Licensing Specialist

Licensing Specialist

The Licensing Specialist is responsible for ensuring the company maintains all necessary licenses, registrations, and permits to operate as a nationwide alarm systems contractor. This involves researching, applying for, and renewing licenses at the federal, state, and local levels. The role also tracks compliance with regulatory requirements and provides guidance to field operations on specific project needs.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Research: Research, analyze, and interpret complex licensing and regulatory requirements across all states and local jurisdictions where the company operates.

Application Management: Prepare and submit applications for new licenses, registrations, permits, and renewals, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

Documentation & Reporting: Manage a centralized database of all company licenses and permits, tracking expiration dates and compliance milestones.

Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with internal teams (legal, operations, sales) to gather necessary documentation and respond to inquiries from licensing authorities and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Paralegal Studies, Public Administration) or equivalent work experience.

Proven experience (e.g., 2+ years) in licensing, compliance, or a related field, preferably within the alarm or security industry.

Strong understanding of federal, state, and local licensing requirements for alarm system contractors, including low-voltage and specialized fire alarm system licenses.

Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills to interpret complex regulations and resolve licensing issues.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in managing documents and data.

Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks, prioritize deadlines, and maintain thorough records.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with government agencies, internal teams, and other stakeholders.

Proficiency in using databases, spreadsheets, and other software for tracking and managing licensing information.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Why ASD?

Founded in 1987, Automated Systems Design, Inc. (ASD) is a nationwide provider of design, engineering, and project management services for workplace technology. Our mission is to help our clients create, manage, and support technology-enabled spaces. We are fortunate to be in such a rapidly evolving and expanding industry; this provides ample opportunities for our business –and the people who make it all possible– to grow.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Medical and Dental
• Up to dollar-for-dollar 401 (k) matching (you are eligible for this after your 90-day waiting period)
• 15 days of PTO in your first two years and more with tenure
• Family 1st motto and belief
• Promotions and room for growth within

Our People & Culture

ASD's culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute honestly, and make a difference individually and collectively. Prioritizing diversity enables us to leverage different ideas and unique perspectives to bring more creative and innovative solutions to everything we do.

Who We Are

ASD® is committed to providing our AASDIs, customers, vendors, and associates with the highest level of professionalism. To do so, our team is trained to embody the following core values and use them as a guide when making decisions every day.

Trust

We are known for our candor and integrity, give our best effort, and expect the best in others.

Respect

We treat people with high regard, independent of status or stance, to build enduring and mutually beneficial relationships.

Attitude

We inspire others with our positive perspective and have an unwavering thirst for excellence.

Commitment

We care intensely about the success of our clients and exhibit a bias towards action.