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Home My WebLink About1.552 LIQUOR LICENSING CLERK 20230626 PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.552 Class Specifications for the Class: LIQUOR LICENSING CLERK SR-12, BU-03 Duties Summary: Processes applications for various types and categories of liquor licenses and receives payments for and issues appropriate licenses; reviews and examines various supporting documents in connection therewith; and performs other related duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility for processing applications for various types and categories of liquor licenses issued by the Liquor Commission and for the collection and custody of fees required in connection therewith. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position).  Explains to applicants the procedures, policies, and legal requirements regarding liquor licenses issued by the Liquor Commission;  Accepts applications for various types and categories of licenses including manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, clubs, hotels, vessels, special, new, temporary, and transfers;  Advises applicants to procure, and subsequently reviews necessary documents such as financial statements, personal history statements, partnership agreements, certificates of incorporation, articles of incorporation, tax maps, floor plans, lists of premises to be licensed, and lease or rental agreements, so as to comply with applicable provisions of statutes and regulations;  Types and prepares licenses and permits and issues same to applicants;  Computes and collects applicable fees;  Assumes responsibility for all revenue received by the Commission such as filing fees, publication fees, license fees, fines, fees for change of trade name, fees from sale of pamphlets, and creates receipts therefor; PART I LIQUOR LICENSING CLERK 2 1.552  Processes annual license renewal applications and collects required fees;  Receives, records, and examines reports from licenses of gross liquor sales filed semi-annually, computes and collects additional fees as applicable, and prepares various reports pertaining thereto;  Maintains various records and files including updated files of all licensed premises, records of fines, etc.;  Assists with miscellaneous clerical work in the office, including counter service and answering the telephone; and  Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of: Laws, rules, and regulations governing the issuance of liquor licenses in the County of Kaua‘i; organization, operations, and functions of the Liquor Commission; methods of accounting for and banking cash; various kinds of money acceptable in payment of accounts; office practices and procedures. Ability to: Deal tactfully and effectively with the public; understand and apply provisions of pertinent laws, rules, and regulations; make arithmetic computations; compare names and numbers accurately; handle and account for cash; keep financial records and maintain general office files; compile dat0 for and prepare reports; operate a typewriter, cash register, adding/calculating machines, and other standard office machines. This is the first specification approved for the new class LIQUOR LICENSING CLERK. Approved: June 26, 2023 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 1.552 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: LIQUOR LICENSING CLERK SR-12, BU-03 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and  one (1) year of clerical work experience, and  one and one half (1 ½) years of work experience collecting and accounting of cash. Qualifying Clerical Work Experience: Work experience which involved the performance of a variety of clerical tasks and demonstrated knowledge of office practices and procedures, and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems, and operate various kinds of office equipment including computers, Microsoft Office, and other technologies. Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement. The following may be substituted for experience: A. An Associate’s degree in Secretarial Science or Office, Administration, and Technology (OAT) from an accredited business school or community college may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the clerical work experience requirement. B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, business or technical school, college, or university PART II LIQUOR LICENSING CLERK 2 1.552 may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the clerical work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. A Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the clerical work experience requirement. D. A Master’s or PhD degree in any field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the clerical work experience requirement. E. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in accounting, business or public administration, or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted for up to four (4) years of collecting and accounting of cash (15 semester credits = 6 months). F. An Associate’s degree in accounting, business or public administration, or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of collecting and accounting of cash. G. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to four (4) years of the specialized work experience requirement. H. A Master’s or PhD degree in accounting, business or public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of collecting and accounting of cash. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be PART II LIQUOR LICENSING CLERK 3 1.552 established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. License Requirement: Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. Test: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light This is the first specification approved for the new class LIQUOR LICENSING CLERK. Approved: June 26, 2023 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources