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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00067195 |
Description Activated On: 7/22/2025 2:00:55 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position is assigned to the Nuisance Bar Unit in the Bureau of Licensing, and reports directly to an LCB Licensing Supervisor. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of advanced, analytical work involving the review of a variety of licensing action request types, and subsequent recommendation for Board action in accordance with all statutory, regulatory, and policy criteria governing licensed establishments identified as Nuisance Bars. In general, and within the context of the Nuisance Bar Program, the incumbent is responsible for the examination of applications, supporting documents and fees for the various types of licenses and permits processed in the Bureau of Licensing to determine their correct execution and eligibility of the individual applicant or entity and the premises to be licensed for the license or permit as set forth in the application documents. Further, the incumbent must examine and determine the acceptability of legal documents, such as agreements of sale, partnership agreements, leases, court orders, franchise agreements, IRS seizures, bankruptcy orders, and opinions, liens, writs and forfeitures under the Controlled Substance Act. The incumbent will also be responsible for Conditional Licensing Agreements on Nuisance Bar cases. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. The duties and responsibilities specific to the Nuisance Bar Program performed by this position include the following: Assists in the cyclical preparation of processing timetables for the licensing districts for the purpose of establishing and maintaining steady work flow processing and avoiding conflict with prior and future district responsibilities. Assists in the timely and proper mailing of notification letters to the Office of Attorney General, all Commonwealth municipalities, members of the General Assembly, and the sixty-seven County District Attorney Offices. Corresponds with the Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, and Law Enforcement authorities that have jurisdiction in subject areas, requesting verification of any record and/or information for a licensed establishment or licensee involving a conviction, drug activity and/or any activity that could be disturbing to the surrounding area resulting in the issuance of a warning, citation or criminal charges. Examines pertinent files for complaints, citations, suspension, appeals, hearings and any other irregularities or pending action which affect the eligibility of the applicant and/or premises as well as for any other pending applications. Reviews and evaluates documents received from the Attorney General's Office, the Lt. Governor’s Office, police departments, District Attorneys' Offices and legislature to determine if criteria is met to warrant further review of a licensee's operating history; requests appropriate field Licensing Analyst to initiate specific investigatory procedures in those situations where reported/proven criminal activity has occurred, an apparent violation of the liquor code has occurred, or where there is a clear issue that existing circumstances pose a threat to the health and welfare, peace and morals of the surrounding community. Requests, and reviews, a Dataquery listing of licensees who have citations meeting nuisance bar criteria approximately four (4) months prior to the effective license termination date; and issues a Stop Order on assigned cases designating them for future evaluation. Maintains information received from various sources on potential nuisance bar candidates statewide for evaluation at time of biennial renewal. Review citation list and prior year list to initiate cases to be reviewed. Analyzes prior operating history of assigned licensees meeting nuisance bar criteria; prepares an accurate, in-depth summary of analysis, including a recommendation of action; reviews any pending reports to determine the financial interest of the current licensee and the pending action, and provides this information to the Bureau Director and the Board's attorney in event of hearing. Request investigation of police incidents to be included in review process. Reviews nuisance bar investigatory reports from a Nuisance Bar Investigator for assigned cases to ensure information is complete and adheres to required reporting guidelines; determines if reasonable cause exists to list as a nuisance bar case and provides a recommendation for an appropriate course of action, or prepares correspondence outlining reasons criteria are not met; forwards information to the Director, Bureau of Licensing for review and decision. Receives Director, Bureau of Licensing's decision and prepares specific letter to all parties involved in the assigned nuisance bar action, ensuring that objection letters are mailed timely in accordance with the Liquor Code. Request Certified copies of citations from the ALJ. Responds to applicant hearing requests by determining if sufficient justification exists to expedite a hearing; forwards appropriate correspondence notifying all parties having an interest in the non-renewal; determines which documents must be certified for hearing in lieu of testimony; prepares a case packet for Deputy Chief Counsel of all pertinent documents and information; and notifies Chief Counsel's Office of all law enforcement officials requiring a subpoena. Reviews assigned case information from Chief Counsel's Office, determines the impact the Court decision has on the licensee's appeal and/or operation, and initiates appropriate action based on established procedures and the Court's decision. Request the renewals of Additional Year cases to be created along with taxes and any fees. Prepare 485ANB, Conditional Licensing Agreements (CLA) memo and recommendation for the Board Session. Create RAMP mandated jobs and notify the BLCE on CLA cases Monitors assigned refusal cases currently under appeal for renewal activity; forwards a refusal status memorandum to the Director, Bureau of Licensing upon subsequent filing of a renewal application; and prepares appropriate letters for refusal cases where other applications are pending. Prepares Board sheets for other applications as necessary for refusal cases. Responds to a variety of questions from LCB personnel, attorneys, licensees, law enforcement representatives, and other interested parties relative to assigned nuisance bar cases. Maintains a variety of manual and automated records on assigned cases, updating case status, maintaining listings of sources for the non-renewal candidates, and listing subsequent Board and Court action to said candidates. Maintains Excel spreadsheet on Conditional Licensing Agreements (CLAs). Maintains contact with the Board's Legal bureau regarding status of CLAs. Provides Division Chief with status of CLAs. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Makes independent decisions on routine assignments and escalates to supervisor on extremely complex or time-sensitive issues. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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