Licensing Examiners and Inspectors

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Licensing Examiner or Inspector in the United States to ensure compliance with licensing standards. The ideal candidate will be responsible for advising individuals and groups on licensing regulations, verifying compliance at various establishments, and reporting violations. Strong skills in active listening, critical thinking, and judgment are essential. Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Excel and Outlook will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Advise licensees or groups on licensing regulations.
• Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
• Verify that valid licenses are displayed at establishments.
• Inform concerned parties of licensing decisions.
• Obtain information through interviews for licensing.
• Report violations to appropriate boards or agencies.

Skills

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Social Perceptiveness

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Access

Word processing software

Microsoft Windows

Database software

Commercial driver’s license information system CDLIS

Job description

Licensing Examiner or Inspector

What Does it Take to Be a Licensing Examiner or Inspector?

Example of Licensing Examiner or Inspector Job Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for, conformity with, or liability under licenses or permits.

Licensing Examiner or Inspector Responsibilities

• Advise licensees or other individuals or groups concerning licensing, permit, or passport regulations.
• Warn violators of infractions or penalties.
• Visit establishments to verify that valid licenses or permits are displayed and that licensing standards are being upheld.
• Prepare correspondence to inform concerned parties of licensing decisions or appeals processes.
• Confer with or interview officials, technical or professional specialists, or applicants to obtain information or to clarify facts relevant to licensing decisions.
• Report law or regulation violations to appropriate boards or agencies.

What Every Licensing Examiner or Inspector Should Know

Below is a list of the skills most Licensing Examiners and Inspectors say are important on the job.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Other Licensing Examiner or Inspector Job Titles

• Compliance Examiner
• Examiner
• Transportation Services Representative (TSR)
• Naturalization Examiner
• Motor Vehicle Inspector

Tools & Technologies Used by Licensing Examiners and Inspectors

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Windows
• Database software
• Commercial driver’s license information system CDLIS