JOB TITLE: ALCOHOL EDUCATION SPECIALIST SUPERVISOR

JOB CODE: 05731

SERIES NATURE OF WORK: The Alcohol Education Specialist series describes work in the development and delivery of alcohol education and outreach services at the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB).

DEFINITION: This is supervisory and professional work in the development and delivery of alcohol education and outreach services at the PLCB.

An employee in this job supervises Alcohol Education Specialists and Alcohol Education Specialist Trainees in administering programs of public and industry outreach dedicated to the prevention of alcohol-related problems. Work may involve overseeing the provision, evaluation, and monitoring of training; and supervising the provision of technical assistance to licensees and their employees in all aspects of the Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP) for an assigned region. Work may include supervising the evaluation of grant applications and the administration of PLCB-issued grants used by community groups, government and law enforcement agencies, educational institutions, and other entities for alcohol education and abuse prevention initiatives; and supervising the provision of technical assistance to outside organizations, as well as the provision of statewide leadership, for alcohol education and abuse prevention initiatives. Work requires maintaining personal proficiency and ensuring subordinates’ fluency in issues related to underage and dangerous drinking, as well as the legal and regulatory issues pertaining to alcohol, to supervise staff who serve as consultative information resources for liquor licensees and educational, governmental, law enforcement, community, and other stakeholders interested in the advancement of legal and responsible alcohol consumption messaging efforts and the prevention of alcohol-related problems. Work is performed with considerable independence and is subject to review by an Alcohol Education Program Manager through conferences, reports, and an evaluation of results obtained.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.):

• Conducts and supervises the conduct of owner/manager Responsible Alcohol Management Program training sessions.

• Supervises and participates in the evaluation and scoring of grant applications to determine adherence to grant requirements.

• Supervises the evaluation of third-party provided alcohol seller/server trainings to ensure accurate curriculum content and professional delivery of information.

• Represents the PLCB and its alcohol education efforts at local and statewide conferences, seminars, and trade shows by giving presentations and fielding questions.

• Supervises the evaluation of the effectiveness of grantees’ initiatives and the monitoring of grantees’ expenditures of funds utilizing spreadsheets and databases.

• Supervises the collection, analysis, and preparation of statistical data for Bureau reports.

• Researches, prepares, and responds to inquiries from the public regarding alcohol related issues, both orally and in writing.

• Remains current on issues related to underage and dangerous drinking, and legal and regulatory issues pertaining to alcohol by participating in conferences, meetings, independent reading and research, and other means.

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with external stakeholders.

• Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

• An employee in this job may participate in the performance of subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

• Performs related work as required.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of human behavior and motivation.

• Knowledge of educational research methods and techniques.

• Knowledge of instructional methods and techniques.

• Knowledge of the use and functionality of Microsoft Office Suite software.

• Ability to analyze and interpret written and numerical information.

• Ability to effectively present information to a large audience.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (NOTE: These are expected of an employee performing the work of this job at the full performance level. These may not be used for merit system evaluation or examination purposes and are not position-specific performance standards.):

• Knowledge of issues related to underage and dangerous drinking.

• Knowledge of the legal and regulatory issues pertaining to alcohol applicable within Pennsylvania.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of alcohol education and abuse prevention program planning and development.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: (NOTE: Based on the Entry Level Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities):

• One year as an Alcohol Education Specialist;

or

• Two years of professional teaching, classroom instruction, or formal training experience, and a bachelor’s degree;

or

• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years of professional teaching, classroom instruction, or formal training experience.