Nuisance Bar Investigator (LCB Licensing Specialist) Region 3Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4434062) ApplyNuisance Bar Investigator (LCB Licensing Specialist) Region 3Salary$49,839.00 - $75,795.00 AnnuallyLocation Allegheny County, PAJob TypeCivil Service Permanent Full-TimeJob NumberCS-2024-79368-02294DepartmentLiquor Control BoardDivisionLC Admv and Divergent LicenseeOpening Date03/21/2024Closing Date4/3/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code02294Position Number00029886UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitA4Pay GroupST06Bureau / Division Code268220Bureau / DivisionBureau of Licensing/Administrative and Divergent Licensee Affairs DivisionWorksite Address158 Purity RoadWorksite AddressSuite CCityPittsburgh, PennsylvaniaZip Code15235Contact NameTracey DavisContact Phone717.772.3660Contact Emailtrdavis@pa.gov
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THE POSITIONThe Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has an exciting opportunity for a professional LCB Licensing Specialist in the Bureau of Licensing, Administrative and Divergent Licensee Affairs Division. In this role you will be responsible for investigation, analysis, and review of liquor licenses as part of the PLCB's non-renewal program. Apply with us today! DESCRIPTION OF WORKThe responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, conducting interviews, and gathering information for the purpose of reviewing liquor licenses during renewal periods, conducting Licensing Compliance Inspections, and acting as the PLCB’s liaison, sharing conditions of Licensing Agreements, and providing education to Law Enforcement, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) and communities.You will also be responsible for collecting and coordinating information (violation history, input from law enforcement and citizens) and work with Licensing Specialists, Bureau Supervisors, Division Chief, Director and PLCB attorneys to present an accurate overview at the time of renewal of the activity that is occurring in and around liquor licensed establishments.In addition, you will coordinate and conduct Licensing Compliance Inspections of establishments that are suspected of not meeting and/or maintaining the basic requirements of each type of license.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=00029886) Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with the exception of reporting to the Regional 3 Office Building on Board meeting dates once every two to three weeks, and as operational needs dictate. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Pittsburgh.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
Note: Travel will be required. Travel expenses will be paid subject to Commonwealth Travel Policy.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Two years of experience as an LCB Licensing Technician 2;or
Five years of clerical, administrative, or para-professional experience supporting a legal, licensing, or other regulatory program requiring the application of statutes, program policies, and industry regulations, and graduation from high school;or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.Compensation & Financial PlanningWe invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities. Values and CultureWe believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.Employee PerksSometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an LCB Licensing Technician 2 for two or more years full-time?
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many years of full-time clerical, administrative, or para-professional experience supporting a legal, licensing, or other regulatory program requiring the application of statutes, program policies, and industry regulations do you possess?
A. 5 years or more
B. 4 but less than 5 years
C. 3 but less than 4 years
D. 2 but less than 3 years
E. 1 but less than 2 years
F. Less than 1 year
G. None
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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How many semester credits of college coursework have you completed, in any field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
A. 120 credits or more
B. 90 but less than 120 credits
C. 60 but less than 90 credits
D. 30 but less than 60 credits
E. Less than 30 credits
F. None
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
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WORK BEHAVIORS 1 – DATA MANAGEMENT AND REPORTINGAnalyze and interpret information and data from applicants, clients, or customers to determine if accurate and complete, or if further review or action is needed. Writes documents and reports summarizing the information for team members, candidates (licensees), law enforcement, government officials, attorneys, and the general public.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience analyzing and interpreting information and data to determine if accurate/complete or if further review or action is needed. I wrote documents and reports summarizing the information.
B. I have experience analyzing and interpreting information and data to determine if accurate/complete or if further review or action is needed. I DID NOT write documents and reports summarizing the information.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research, data analysis, or report writing.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to reviewing and analyzing information/data.
The type(s) of documents and reports you wrote.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – COMPLIANCEConducts investigations of businesses and on-site inspections to determine compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Conveys findings and takes corrective actions to resolve regulatory or safety discrepancies.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience conducting investigations or inspections to determine compliance with laws, regulations, policies, or procedures. I took corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
B. I have experience conducting investigations or inspections to determine compliance with laws, regulations, policies, or procedures. SOMEONE ELSE took corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to regulatory compliance or business law.
D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
The actual duties you performed related to conducting investigations or inspections to determine compliance.
Your experience taking corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – DEVELOP AND CONDUCT TRAININGDevelop and conduct training sessions to provide an accurate overview of licensing and permit renewal and other activity that occurs in and around liquor licensed establishments.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
A. I have experience DEVELOPING and CONDUCTING trainings.
B. I have experience DEVELOPING trainings that others conducted.
C. I have experience CONDUCTING trainings which were developed by others.
D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to adult education, training methods, or effective presentations.
E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
Your experience developing or conducting trainings.
The topic(s) of the training.
Your level of responsibility.
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.
College/University
Course Title(s)
Credits/Clock Hours
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