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LCB Licensing Supervisor
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LCB Licensing Supervisor
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LCB Licensing Supervisor
Salary
$59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2025-35640-02295
Department
Liquor Control Board
Division
LC Admv and Divergent Licensee
Opening Date
10/29/2025
Closing Date
11/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
02295
Position Number
00086043
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
A5
Pay Group
ST07
Bureau / Division Code
00268220
Bureau / Division
Bureau of Licensing / Administrative and Divergent Licensee Affairs Division
Worksite Address
Northwest Office Building
Worksite Address
910 Capital Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17124
Contact Name
Tracey Davis
Contact Phone
717.772.3660
Contact Email
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has an exciting opportunity for an LCB Licensing Supervisor in the Bureau of Licensing, Administrative and Divergent Licensee Affairs Division. In this leadership role you will be responsible for performing supervisory level oversight of the Nuisance Bar Unit. Achieve your goals and advance your career with our dynamic team, apply with us today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The LCB Licensing Supervisor will be responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely reporting and evaluating of the activity in and around licensed establishments when reviewing licenses for renewal. You will work with the Nuisance Bar Unit Investigators, Specialists and Chief to formulate recommendations to assist the director of licensing, the PLCB legal team, and the board to determine the action necessary for the future of licenses under review. You will also ensure the staff of the Nuisance Bar Unit are adhering to all statutory, regulatory, and policy criteria governing licensed establishments under their review.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00086043) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Full-time employment
+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to four days a week, with one day per week in the Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg. 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. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
+ Salary: The starting salary for this position for new Commonwealth employees may be 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:
+ One year of experience as an LCB Licensing Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
+ Six years of technical experience interpreting and applying statutes, program policies, or industry regulations;
+ An 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.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.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an LCB Licensing Specialist for one or more years full-time?
+ Yes
+ No
02
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.
03
How many years of full-time technical professional experience interpreting and applying statutes, program policies, or industry regulations do you possess?
+ A. 6 years or more
+ B. 5 but less than 6 years
+ C. 4 but less than 5 years
+ D. 3 but less than 4 years
+ E. 2 but less than 3 years
+ F. 1 but less than 2 years
+ G. Less than 1 year
+ H. 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 much graduate level college coursework have you completed in law or in public policy examination?
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 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.
+ A. 30 credits or more
+ B. Less than 30 credits
+ C. None
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CS-INSTRUCTIONS 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) .
+ Yes
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – REVIEW INFORMATION FOR REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Conducts regulatory reviews of liquor licensees to determine renewal eligibility, ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, and Liquor Control Board (LCB) policies. Recommends corrective actions to address noncompliance.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience conducting regulatory reviews of liquor licensees to determine renewal eligibility, ensuring compliance with statutes, regulations, and policies. I recommended corrective actions to address noncompliance.
+ B. I have experience conducting regulatory reviews of liquor licensees to determine renewal eligibility, ensuring compliance with statutes, regulations, and policies. SOMEONE ELSE recommended corrective actions to address noncompliance.
+ C. I have experience conducting regulatory reviews NOT RELATED TO liquor licensees’ eligibility to ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, or policies.
+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to compliance, investigative affairs, or law.
+ E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
08
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 regulatory reviews, including for whom and the purpose
+ The actual duties you performed related to recommending corrective actions to address noncompliance
+ Your level of responsibility
09
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 – OUTREACH
Collaborates with staff, bureaus, and agencies to gather relevant information and gain a comprehensive understanding of each entity’s authority and role in liquor license enforcement and oversight.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience collaborating with internal AND external parties to gather information related to liquor license enforcement and oversight.
+ B. I have experience collaborating with internal OR external parties to gather information related to liquor license enforcement and oversight.
+ C. I have experience collaborating with internal OR external parties to gather information NOT RELATED TO liquor license enforcement and oversight.
+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications, public relations, or education.
+ E. I have NO experience or coursework 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 parties for whom you collaborated
+ The topic(s) of the information gathered
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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 – SUPERVISION
Performs the full range of supervisory duties. This includes assigning work and establishing priorities and time frames for completion; reviewing employee performance and preparing evaluation reports; interviewing prospective employees and recommending selection; receiving and resolving grievances and complaints; counseling employees when necessary; reviewing and providing guidance to staff on complex issues; approving or denying leave requests; and identifying training needs and providing training to staff.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
+ A. I have experience performing the full range of supervisory duties which included approving leave, evaluating staff performance, interviewing candidates and recommending selection of applicants, and providing guidance to staff on methods and procedures.
+ B. I have experience as a lead worker which included assigning or delegating work to staff, reviewing others’ work for accuracy or timeliness, and training new staff.
+ C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to supervisory development, labor relations, or human resource management, but I do not have at least six months of supervisory or lead work experience in a work setting.
+ 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 supervision or lead work
+ Your level of responsibility (supervisor, lead worker, foreman, etc.)
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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework or training, 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.
+ Training Source/College/University
+ Course Title(s)
+ Credits/Clock Hours
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
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