Under general supervision, administers and enforces the City’s business license and hospitality tax ordinances. Accepts new applications and locates and licenses unlicensed businesses operating within City limits; reviews local business licenses to ensure compliance with state laws and local ordinances; collects and accounts for related fees and fines.

Enforces the business license and hospitality tax ordinances; explains, interprets, and provides guidance regarding tax laws and regulations to the public as required. Confers with individuals or business representatives by telephone, correspondence, or in-person to determine compliance and to enforce collection. Works closely with the Code Enforcement Division regarding ordinance violations, including business license, hospitality tax, zoning, and building codes. Works with contractors to ensure that all subcontractors are properly licensed and appropriate fees are paid.

Refers to policy and procedure manuals, codes/laws/regulations, publications and reference texts, etc. Attends meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., as assigned. Explains regulations and ordinances without creating undue tension between the businesses and city government. Operates a variety of equipment such as personal computer, telephone, credit card machine, electronic equipment, etc. Reports to the City Treasurer.