09/29/2006 70525

LCB LICENSING ANALYST SUPERVISOR

DEFINITION: This is supervisory technical regulatory review and inspection work ensuring compliance with the Pennsylvania Liquor Code and related laws and regulations.

An employee in this job is responsible for supervising the inspection and regulatory review of applicants, licensees, and establishments for an assigned geographical area. Work involves supervising staff in the inspection of establishments for compliance with the PA Liquor Code and local regulatory requirements; reviewing applicant bank accounts and investments to trace the origin of funds; reviewing and analyzing private and public records of licensees to ensure no adverse interests are involved; conducting criminal background checks on applicants; preparing detailed reports of findings; and testifying at administrative hearings or court proceedings. Work may also involve performing the most complex and politically sensitive licensing inspections and determining whether applications for new licenses, license renewals, or the revised status of current licenses meet the minimum requirements identified by law where some uncertainty may exist. Work includes interpreting and explaining the provisions of the PA Liquor Code and Title 40, Pennsylvania Code, Act 1987-14, and related regulations to subordinates, licensees, attorneys, and the general public. Supervision is exercised over LCB Licensing Analysts. Work is reviewed by an LCB Licensing Analyst Manager through conferences, reports, and evaluation of results obtained.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Reviews completed inspection reports to ensure thoroughness and accuracy of documents, analysis, facts, and research.

Conducts the most complex licensing inspections.

Travels to places of public record and applicants’ establishments to gather required information for inclusion in inspection reports.

Gathers information about licensees and establishments during licensing inspections and compiles into report form.

Monitors and ensures proper procedures are followed in operational and inspection activities.

Acts as a liaison between the PLCB and various enforcement agencies, community groups, other state agencies, legal groups, and the public.

Assists in creating and updating manuals, forms, and pamphlets.

Reviews a variety of correspondence and prepares or recommends a reply.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

Employees in this job may participate in the performance of their subordinates’ work consistent with operational or organizational requirements.

Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of interviewing procedures and techniques.

Knowledge of measuring methods and devices used for measuring distances and heights in and around buildings.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.

Ability to read and interpret written materials.

Ability to determine violations and non-compliance with standards and regulations.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: One year as an LCB Licensing Analyst 2;

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Two years of technical inspection work; and an associate’s degree;

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Two years of experience involving the review of financial documents to determine the origin of the funds; and an associate’s degree;

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Four years of technical inspection work;

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