Investigator II (Community Engagement Specialist) - #1336136

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Full-time position available with the Neighborhoods Department, Regulated Industries Division located at 635 Woodland Ave
Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: April 29, 2024

Responsibilities

• Processes applications for liquor licenses, cigarette licenses, vehicle for hire permits and certificates, commercial amusement permits, adult entertainment licenses and permits, short term loan establishment permits, day labor business permits, tire dealer permits, secondary metal recycler permits, and salvage yard permits.
• Inspects and investigates vehicles for hire (livery vehicles, taxicabs, transportation network vehicles, sightseeing vehicles) and liquor licensed businesses.
• Inspects and investigates adult entertainment venues, adult book stores, pool halls, dance halls, haunted houses, concert venues, secondary metal recycling yards, short term loan establishments, tire dealer businesses, and businesses that sell tobacco products.
• Writes summonses for ordinance violations as observed.
• May appear in municipal court and presents their case in front of a judge

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 5 years’ experience in planning/zoning, nuisance housing, building construction or inspection, health, safety codes and ordinance inspection or investigations: neighborhood/community assistance code enforcement, background investigations or criminal justice; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess a valid State–issued driver's license in accordance with City of KCMO. Must possess or be eligible to obtain required police commission from the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

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Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

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