License Clerks
Also called: Clerk, License Clerk, Program Technician, Administrative Specialist
What they do:
Issue licenses or permits to qualified applicants. Obtain necessary information, record data, advise applicants on requirements, collect fees, and issue licenses. May conduct oral, written, visual, or performance testing.
On the job, you would:
- Collect prescribed fees for licenses.
- Code information on license applications for entry into computers.
- Evaluate information on applications to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine whether applicants are qualified to obtain desired licenses.
Knowledge
Business
- customer service
- administrative services
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Safety and Government
- law and government
- public safety and security
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Skills
Basic Skills
- talking to others
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Social
- understanding people's reactions
- looking for ways to help people
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include
data, detail, and regular routines.
data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Self Control
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Cooperation
Technology
Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
Education
high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
some college
usually needed
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$34,300
per year, on average
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