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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00074700 |
Description Activated On: 3/3/2026 8:06:52 AM |
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. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the direct supervision for a team of LCB Licensing Technicians I's and II's and Licensing Specialists who review all amendments for licenses and permits that manufacture, sell, distribute, and transport alcoholic beverages. The work performed requires extensive knowledge of the Liquor Code, Regulations, Board Policy, and Case Law, in addition to caseload management, legal procedures, disciplinary and grievance procedures; in-depth knowledge of the Bureau's POSSE/PLCB+ System and its impact on the day-to-day work process; and well developed management and communication skills. |
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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. Duties include work review to assure compliance with established procedures; establishing guidelines for completion of work; monitoring work in progress; giving guidance and assistance on complicated transactions; interpreting laws and regulations; making recommendations for Board action; recommending changes to policy and procedure; recommending technological changes or improvements; assigning work and scheduling leave; and needs assessment for training purposes. Performs supervisory duties such as the review and approval or disapproval of leave usage; development of appropriate performance standards and expectations for assigned staff, preparation of employee performance standards, interpretation of agency, administrative and Commonwealth rules, regulations, and policies, interpretation and proper application of bargaining unit Master Agreement language; interviewing prospective employees and selecting, or recommending the selection of a preferred candidate; receiving and resolving or recommending the resolution of employee grievances and complaints; and maintaining appropriate records and files of unit accomplishments/work loads/operations. Provides direction and support to team members on a day-to-day basis to ensure that appropriate action is taken on amendments in accordance with established time frames. Exercises discretion and independent judgment in decisions affecting licensing approvals of certain transactions in accordance with various delegations of authority. Prepares and signs employee's Performance Evaluation Reports. Participates in the interviewing process for the hiring of new employees and in the promotion process and makes recommendations to the Division Chief. Supervises the examination of amendments, 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 corporation and the premises to be licensed for the license or permit as set forth in the amendment document. Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely report review of a variety of licensing amendments, ensuring adherence to all statutory, regulatory and policy criteria governing licensed establishments. Monitors the review of licensing investigative reports ensuring that all transactions are approved, concluded and/or the necessary action taken. Ensures section accuracy in the examination and determination of the acceptability of legal documents, such as agreements of sale, partnership agreements, leases, court orders, franchise agreements, IRS seizures, sheriff sales, bankruptcy orders, opinions, liens and writs. Coordinates the timely and proper mailing of notification letters listing specific objections to the renewal to licensees whose renewal amendments are still pending for the eleven licensing districts. Maintains schedule for sufficient telephone coverage under the Board’s telephone call distribution system. Processes, or assigns with instructions for processing, miscellaneous correspondence in the assignor's to-do-list. Prepares summarization of complicated cases for discussion with the Division Chief, Assistant Director, Bureau Director, and/or Office of Chief Counsel. Assists the Chief of the Evaluation Division in an intermediary capacity disseminating information to other management mid-level personnel within and outside the Evaluation Division. Works jointly with the Division Chief in order to ensure that existing and proposed policies are consistently applied and meet all foreseeable legal requirements. Maintains effective working relationships with other public officials and law enforcement agencies. Supervises and performs the instruction and training of subordinate staff in the performance of their duties, review and analysis of cases and in the laws and regulations governing liquor licenses. Conducts initial training for new hires in the LCB Licensing Technician I, II and Licensing Specialist classification, and ongoing/refresher training of staff in the more complex applications and document processing procedures. Prepares and/or assists in the development of new and/or revised training syllabi and procedural manuals which incorporates the practical application of the procedure with the technical application of the Bureau's POSSE/PLCB+ System. Prepares suggestions for and participates in the development of Bureau policies and procedures and the interpretation of various statutes and regulations governing licensing operations. Possess a working knowledge of the Bureau's POSSE/PLCB+ System and its impact upon the day-to-day work processes performed within the Evaluation Division and other divisions within the Licensing Bureau. Reviews special reports, prepares discrepancy or approval letters in absence of employees. Holds meetings as needed to inform subordinates of changes in Board procedures and regulations, and provide assistance. Communicates with and recommends appropriate action to the Chief, Licensing Investigations Division on various issues as a result or review of investigative reports by staff. Assumes, as necessary, the duties of the Division Chief, in his/her absence. Performs related work comparable with the classification and assists others as required. |
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 decisions affecting license approvals, refusals and cancellations. Makes decisions regarding supervision of Licensing Specialists, and Technicians. |
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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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