LCB Licensing Specialist

THE POSITION The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has an exciting opportunity for a LCB Licensing Specialist in the Bureau of Licensing, Licensing Evaluation Division. In this role you will be responsible for reviewing and processing routine and advanced complex liquor license and permit applications in support of the licensing program administered by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. Step into a position where your attention to detail makes a meaningful impact. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role focuses on reviewing and evaluating liquor license and permit applications of varying complexity to support the Bureau of Licensing's mission. You will manage detailed regulatory reviews, verify documents, communicate with applicants, and help maintain accurate licensing records. As an LCB Licensing Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Application Review: Examine and evaluate license and permit applications for proper execution and eligibility Document Verification: Review legal agreements, court orders, and related materials for acceptability Background Checks: Research applicant and premises history for complaints, convictions, or pending actions Regulatory Assessment: Assess investigation reports for compliance with statutory, regulatory, and policy requirements Case Communication: Prepare summaries, address deficiencies, and coordinate with management on complex cases Record Management: Input and update licensing data in POSSE and utilize system tools for research and tracking 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 will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to four days per 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: 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 Two years of experience as an LCB Licensing Technician 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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 An 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 Guidelines. 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. 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 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/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth of Pennsylvania