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LCB Licensing Analyst 1 (Home Headquartered - Delaware or Philadelphia County)

Salary

$48,968.00 - $73,817.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-30878-70510

Department

Liquor Control Board

Division

LC Lcnsng Phila

Opening Date

08/01/2025

Closing Date

8/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

70510

Position Number

00066282

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A4

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00268261

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Licensing - Eastern Regional Investigations

City

Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania

Contact Name

Tracey Davis

Contact Phone

717.772.3660

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is seeking a highly motived and specialized candidate with investigative experience for the Bureau of Licensing, Licensing Investigations Division. As a LCB Licensing Analyst 1, you have the ability to utilize your analytical skills to conduct regulatory reviews within an assigned geographic area. This position is tasked with determining applicant compliance with the Liquor Code as well as related laws and regulations when applying for a new license, a license renewal, reconciliation of requested change to licensed status, or transfer of ownership of a licensed establishment. Make your career goals a reality with the PLCB!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a LCB Licensing Analyst 1, you will be conducting on-site inspections and preparing detailed reports of licensed and/or proposed premises to be licensed to determine if the structure, seating area, and other factors meet the requirements of the Liquor Code and other applicable regulations. You will have the opportunity to travel to attorneys' offices, applicants' premises, licensed establishments, or other locations to interview applicants, corporate officers, or managers. Work involves assisting those making applications to the Board by answering procedural questions and reviewing application and support documents for completeness prior to preparing and transmitting the investigation report to Central Office for evaluation. Additional responsibilities include:

+ Examining statements of applicant's assets and liabilities

+ Reviewing the sources of funds to determine any possible involvement in illicit activity

+ Fully investigating any adverse pecuniary interest which may affect eligibility for a license

+ Consulting with various governmental agencies to ascertain any local regulatory requirements

+ Reviewing property deeds to verify ownership of property containing a premises licensed or to be licensed

+ Evaluating lease or sales agreements to ascertain the continuity of property ownership and occupation

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Note: You must be willing to travel. Travel expense will be paid.

+ Full-time employment, 40 hours per week

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Home Headquarter: You will be headquartered at your personal home which must be located in one of the following counties within 60 calendar days from the effective date of hire: Delaware County or Philadelphia County.

+ 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:

+ An associate's degree;or

+ Two years of technical inspection experience;or

+ Two years of experience involving the review of financial documents to determine the origin of funds.

+ Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

+ You must reside in Delaware or Philadelphia County or relocate to this area within 60 calendar days of the start of employment.

+ 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

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Health & Wellness

We 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 Planning

We 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 Balance

We 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 Culture

We 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 Perks

Sometimes, 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

Do you possess a conferred associate's degree or higher, or are you within three months of completing an associate's degree or higher?

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 transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you do not possess a conferred associate's degree or higher, on what date do you expect to receive your degree? Type N/A in the text box if this does not apply.

03

Do you possess two years of full-time technical inspection experience?

+ Yes

+ No

04

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 experience must also 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.

05

Do you possess two years of full-time experience involving the review of financial documents to determine the origin of funds?

+ Yes

+ No

06

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 experience must also 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.

07

Additional Requirement-Do you currently reside in or are you willing to relocate to Delaware or Philadelphia county?

+ Yes

+ No

08

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 will not be 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 work behavior 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 for each work behavior 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#q3)

+ Yes

09

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – AUDITING FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Audit an applicant's assets and liabilities for compliance with rules, regulations and laws in order to determine the applicant's eligibility or continued eligibility for a liquor license. This includes such things as examining property value, bank accounts, investments, loans and debts; researching the source of funds, verifying the chain of assets and liabilities involved in a transaction, auditing any adverse monetary interests, auditing records of liquor sales figures, purchase invoices, payroll records and sales tax and examining records relative to bankruptcies, receiverships and foreclosures. Audit limited wineries and distilleries compliance with maximum production limits and qualifications, and review Sunday sales data to determine applicant eligibility for a Sunday Sales License.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience reviewing financial information, records or legal documents of individuals or businesses (such as assets, liabilities, taxes, bank accounts, payroll, sales, etc.) and researching the source of the funds, where I had the final responsibility to make a determination regarding eligibility or compliance.

+ B. I have experience reviewing financial information, records or legal documents of individuals or businesses (such as assets, liabilities, taxes, bank accounts, payroll, sales, etc.), or researching the source of the funds, where others had the final responsibility to make a determination regarding eligibility or compliance.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to auditing or finance.

+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

10

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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience reviewing financial information, records, or legal documents.

+ Your experience researching the source of funds.

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities.

11

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – BACKGROUND AND CRIMINAL CHECKS

Conduct character and background checks of applicants, corporate officers, stockholders and/or managers. Investigate to determine their financial responsibility and reputation as well as obtaining pertinent criminal history information. Also investigates citizenship and residency requirements of sole proprietorships; and pertinent corporate information, which enables the corporate entity to do business in the Commonwealth.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience conducting character, background, or criminal history checks; and investigating citizenship or residency requirements of individuals or businesses

+ B. I have experience conducting background or criminal history checks of individuals or businesses

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to criminal justice or a related field.

+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

13

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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience conducting character, background or criminal history checks.

+ Your experience investigating citizenship or residency requirements.

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities.

14

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PREPARING DOCUMENTS

Writes reports on the regulatory review, audit and/or inspection of an applicant or license holder's operation, organization, legal documents, finances and property in order to provide management and others with information needed to make decisions regarding the applicant or license holder's organization and operation. This includes such things as documenting their sources of assets; legitimacy of their operation; their involvement, if any, in criminal or illegal activity; and compliance of premises and equipment with regulations. Utilizes telephones, fax machines and computers to interact with other field units and the computer network base in order to provide data/information to others and access data/information in computer files. Prepares general complaint reports for submission to the State Police when a possible code violation is detected.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience writing reports on individuals' or business' operations, finances, etc. to provide necessary information for decisions or compliance checks; utilizing various media to interact with others within or outside the office to provide or access information; and preparing general complaint reports for submission when a violation or noncompliance is detected.

+ B. I have experience writing reports on individuals' or business' operations, finances, etc. to provide the necessary information to others; OR I have experience preparing reports regarding a violation or noncompliance.

+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to report writing or technical writing.

+ D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.

16

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 of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience writing or preparing reports.

+ Your experience interacting with others to provide or access information.

+ Your specific duties and responsibilities.

17

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to the college coursework, please provide the requested information in the text box below. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov