LCB Licensing Technician 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg, Richmond (Dauphin County, VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Licensing Technician 1, where your clerical and analytical skills will play a vital role in supporting the liquor licensing process. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment, with the opportunity for part-time telework. You'll be responsible for reviewing and processing applications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing your time effectively to meet deadlines. If you're ready to advance your career in a meaningful way, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Three years of clerical experience in a legal or regulatory environment.
• Ability to apply statutes and program policies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review and process license renewal applications.
• Examine applications for compliance with the Liquor Code.

Skills

Clerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Equivalent Experience

Job description

THE POSITION

Do you enjoy clerical and para-technical work of a legal, licensing, or other regulatory processes? Join the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) in this exciting LCB Licensing Technician 1 opportunity in the Bureau of Licensing, Licensing Evaluation Division. Let your analytical, clerical, and communication skills shine with our team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will be responsible for reviewing, processing, and approving license renewal applications and related documentation in support of the selective liquor licensing program administered by the PLCB for our retail and wholesale alcohol licensees. Responsibilities involve examining and evaluating applications for different types of licenses and permits as mandated by the Liquor Code, subsequent amendments, and by the adoption of Board regulations, precedents and policies controlling the manufacture, purchase, transportation, storage, delivery, sale and consumption of liquor, alcohol, and malt or brewed beverages.

Organization and time management skills are key for this role, in addition to acquiring and effectively applying a working knowledge of the Liquor Code covering the requirements for the different types of licenses and permits, Board regulations, precedents and policies, pertaining thereto as well as all applications, fees, and supporting papers. Our team will rely on you to process cases to final conclusion, identify and appropriately refer complex cases, and complete all work within established timeframes. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply with us today!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Work hours may be negotiable.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to four days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of clerical experience supporting a legal, licensing, or other regulatory program requiring the application of statutes, program policies, or industry regulations, and graduation from high school; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link 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 will not be 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 [e-mail].

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.