Job Title: Division Manager, Licensing
Placement Type: Direct Hire

Position Summary:
Talantage is seeking a Division Manager, Licensing to lead a high-impact team responsible for business and individual licensing, as well as the administration of specialized taxes and fees. This role provides managerial oversight, strategic direction, and operational leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while delivering quality public service.

We offer a competitive compensation, benefits, and a hybrid work model. Application close date 2/17/2026.

Essential Functions

• Manage the issuance of a variety of licenses required for businesses and individuals.
• Oversee the administration and collection of specialized taxes and fees, including hotel/motel room sales tax, utilities gross receipts tax, and false alarm charges.
• Develop, interpret, and implement processes, regulations, and guidelines to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax codes.
• Lead continuous quality improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
• Draft legislation to improve licensing operations and the collection of specialized taxes and fees.
• Develop and manage the division's budget, ensuring compliance with all budgetary guidelines and proper maintenance of expense accounts.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to staff, including performance management and professional development.

Marginal Functions

• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required
  (Preference may be given to candidates with a Master's Degree.)
• Minimum of six (6) years of professional experience in tax collection.
• Employees must remain current in the payment of their personal and real property taxes, regardless of residence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the public sector
• Background in policy development and regulatory interpretation
• Experience with project management and technology implementation
• Strong public communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Talantage, LLC is committed to presenting candidates that contribute to an organizations culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our recruitment practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable U.S. state and federal laws governing non-discrimination in employment.