Alcohol Licensing and Regulation Officer

Description We are now seeking an engaged and responsible Alcohol Licensing Officer based in the administrative staff. You will become part of a competent team of four employees who work together to ensure legally secure and efficient processing in accordance with current legislation (the Alcohol Act, Tobacco Act, and Tobacco-Free Nicotine Products Act). In this role, you will work with handling and evaluating matters related to alcohol-related issues, which requires personal maturity and independence. You will be a crucial resource, so it is essential that you have a strong service orientation and good judgment. With us, you will have meaningful work where you contribute to societal benefit. You will have the opportunity to develop in your professional role and work in an organization that values competence, collaboration, and job satisfaction. Job Responsibilities Your tasks will include investigating, proposing decisions, making decisions, and in some cases exercising supervision of restaurant serving permits and for closed societies based on the Alcohol Act. Public authority exercise and associated documentation is a significant part of the work, and during investigations, you will often have extensive contact with applicants and other authorities. The investigations you are responsible for include reviewing the applicant's financial and personal suitability. You will participate in national and local networks with other administrators for experience exchange. Registration and supervision of sales according to the Tobacco Act may also be included. The role also involves preventive work with advisory services, training, and collaboration with other authorities and restaurant owners. The work involves some evening and night shifts. Qualifications You have an academic degree in fields such as economics, law, or other equivalent education deemed appropriate for the profession, or have many years of experience in supervision and investigative work. As a person, you are structured and comfortable making decisions. You communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing. You have a good approach and a professional attitude in your public authority exercise while also being service-oriented, clear, and solution-focused. The work requires you to work independently as well as in collaboration with others. You can create engagement and work towards agreed goals and timelines. We particularly welcome experience in public authority work. We place great emphasis on personal qualities. Additional Information A B driver's license is required. Interviews may be conducted continuously during the application period, so submit your application today! Welcome to apply! About Karlstad Municipality The Labor Market and Social Administration supports vulnerable children, families, and individuals with mental disabilities. Our approximately 700 employees work with substance abuse care, financial assistance, budget and debt counseling, and family law issues. Our task is also to counteract unemployment and manage permits and supervision for alcohol and tobacco. Do you want to help create Karlstad's future? In our organization, you can make a real difference. Here, every employee is an important part of the whole, and together we help realize our vision of "A Better Life in the City of the Sun". Come and grow with us! Additional Information To ensure the quality of the recruitment process and simplify communication with applicants, we ask you to submit your application through our recruitment system and not via email or paper format. We decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement. If you have protected personal information, you should not register your application documents in our recruitment system or send them via email. Instead, contact the municipal switchboard at 054-540 00 00 for further handling.