May 03, 2026
License Inspector (Revenue)
- LexingtonFayette Urban County Government
- Ashland, KY, USA
- $18.29 hourly
Job Description
SALARY
The minimum salary is $18.286 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 512
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Monday, May 18, 2026.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to license all companies that conduct business in the Lexington area and to ensure regulation compliance and the payment of taxes
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in a field related to the job
- Additional years of related education may substitute for years of related experience
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Researches and locates new companies that conduct business in the area to ensure the compliance of license requirements
- Maintains and ensured compliance of regulated licenses including, but not limited to Recovery Residences, Short-Term Rentals, Itinerant Merchants, Precious Metal Dealers, Alarm System Business and Medicinal Cannabis Businesses
- Serves as a Sworn Citation Officer of the Division of Revenue and issues civil penalties for failure to comply with Ordinances
- Monitors collection of payments
- Provides customer service through email, phone and in person communications
- Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Must have valid driver's license
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All positions require drug testing, background investigation, polygraph and a post-job offer physical exam as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:
- Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits
- Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits
- Direct deposit is required of all employees.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030
Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov
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