Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist DDAP - Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Centre, Huntingdon Counties

Job Details Salary: $59,345.00 - $90,211.00 Annually Location: Home Headquartered, PA Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number: CS-2026-50223-38010 Department: Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs Division: DA Lcnsng Insp Div Union: FOP - Lodge #92 Bargaining Unit: G4 Pay Group: ST07 Contact: Larissa Kreiger – View email address on click.appcast.io The Position Are you looking for a job where you can help others and feel proud of the work you do? Do you enjoy being part of a strong team and making a real difference? The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is looking for someone who is motivated, pays attention to details, and can work with data and solve problems. As a Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist in the Bureau of Program Licensure, Division of Licensing Inspection, you will help support people in Pennsylvania who are getting treatment for substance use disorder. Join our team and help make a positive impact in the community! This position travels frequently in the Central region of Pennsylvania. Description of Work This position supports the safety and quality of drug and alcohol treatment programs throughout Pennsylvania by reviewing facilities, documents, and practices. Your work ensures individuals receive care in an environment that follows important laws and standards. As a Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Regulation Review: Evaluate treatment programs and facility operations to check for compliance with federal and state standards Record Analysis: Examine policies, administrative documents, and client files to verify that required materials are complete and accurate Staff Qualification Checks: Assess credentials, education, and experience of staff to ensure they meet regulatory expectations Facility Inspection: Inspect buildings and safety features to confirm that the environment is suitable for treatment services Technical Support: Provide guidance to facility staff on regulatory requirements and improvements to program operations Documentation Preparation: Prepare clear reports and materials that identify noncompliance and support legal proceedings when necessary 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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60‑minute lunch Frequent travel including overnight will be required Home Headquartered: This position is home headquartered. In order to qualify, you must have a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania 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: One year of professional experience gathering and analyzing information in a social services, human services, healthcare services, or law enforcement program; or An equivalent combination of experience and training Special Requirements: This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license Other Requirements: You must live in or be willing to relocate to Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Centre, or Huntingdon County within 6 months of employment 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 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 Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information 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