LICENSING REPRESENTATIVE II, ABC Kern
- Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC)
- Kern, CA, USA
- Aug 03, 2026
Job Description
DEPARTMENT STATEMENT
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is committed to providing the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement. ABC values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees are welcome and can thrive. Employees at ABC are required to provide exceptional customer service, maintain regular attendance, act with integrity, and be professional and responsive.
SUMMARY
Under general supervision, incumbents independently conduct the more complex/difficult licensing application investigations to investigate and analyze the background of applicants and the suitability of premises for licensure. Incumbents interpret and explain the provisions of laws, rules, and regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. Incumbents perform field work that includes driving long distances in all types of weather and conditions; walking and surveying the surrounding community which includes nearby residences, businesses, schools, hospitals, non-profit youth facilities, and parks. Field work maybe required after normal business hours.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Employees are required to operate and maintain a state vehicle and possess a valid driver's license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Employees are required to drive long distances in all types of weather and driving conditions. Field work includes walking and surveying the surrounding community which includes nearby residences, businesses, schools, hospitals, non-profit youth facilities, and parks. Field work may be required after normal business hours to conduct investigations.
If the employee is working at an alternate work location during telework, they are required to maintain a safe working condition at the approved site, abide by the Departments Telework Policy and Ergonomic Policy, and agree to maintain a distraction-free remote work environment. Further, employees are required to be available through various forms of communication during work hours.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Position Details
224 Airport Parkway, Suite 620
San Jose, CA 95110
Free parking, hybrid telework and AWS available after one year.
To take the Licensing Representative II, ABC exam, please click here.
Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
Interested individuals shall submit a completed State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or Electronic State Employment Application (through CalCareers Account www.jobs.ca.gov) and all other required documents as detailed in the job announcement.
A copy of your unofficial transcripts must be included with your application when education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application but may be requested if selected for background.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for the position.
Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates.
A background investigation and fingerprinting are required before a candidate can be appointed to this position.
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission
Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting the Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/10/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
Desirable Qualifications
Qualifications
State
Immediate Fill
About ABC
The mission of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is to provide the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement.
Our Values
Trust – We serve the public and one another with fairness and integrity.
Innovation – We embrace emerging change for continuous improvement.
Professionalism – We are ethical and respectful in all that we do.
Our Vision
Protect California communities through excellence in alcohol regulation and education.
History
Upon the repeal of prohibition in 1933 and the return of the legal sale of alcoholic beverages to California, taxation and regulation of the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages were given to the State Board of Equalization. In 1955, an amendment to the State Constitution became effective removing the duty of regulating the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages from the State Board of Equalization and placing it in the new Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Organization
The department’s workload is divided into three elements: administration, licensing, and compliance. The department’s headquarters in Sacramento consists of the Director’s office and other offices performing licensing, fiscal management, legal, trade practices, training, and personnel/labor relations and other administrative support functions for the department.
Agents and Licensing Representatives investigate applications for licenses to sell alcoholic beverages and report on the moral character and fitness of applicants and the suitability of premises where sales are to be conducted. Less complex license applications are reviewed and processed by non-sworn Licensing Representatives. These reports are reviewed at the District Office and are forwarded to Headquarters in Sacramento for further review and processing. If the license is denied, or if its issuance is protested, the applicant is entitled to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. After hearing the evidence, the Administrative Law Judge makes a proposed decision which is reviewed by the Legal Section of the department and acted upon by the Director.
ABC Agents are peace officers under Section 830.2 of the California Penal Code and are empowered to investigate and make arrests for violations of the Business and Professions Code that occur on or about licensed premises. Agents are further empowered to enforce any penal provisions of the law any place in the State. Licensees who violate State laws or local ordinances are subject to disciplinary action and may have their licenses suspended or revoked. These licensees are entitled to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge and an appellate process to the State Supreme Court.
Martin Rivera