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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00092960 |
Description Activated On: 9/8/2026 10:29:15 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. Reviews and processes routine and advanced complex liquor license and permit applications in support of the licensing program administered by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board through the Bureau of Licensing's Evaluation Division. Conducts advanced and complex regulatory review of the most difficult license or permit application transactions. Typical examples of work include new licenses, person to person transfers, double transfers, additional Board approved locations and management companies. |
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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. Examines, analyzes and evaluates to determine for correct execution and eligibility and subsequent approval/denial of applications for different types of licenses and permits, supporting documents and fees as mandated by the Liquor Code, subsequent amendments, and by the adoption of Board regulations, precedents and policies, controlling the manufacture, purchase, transportation, storage, delivery, sale and consumption of liquor, alcohol, and malt or brewed beverages. Reviews and determines acceptability of legal documents, such as management agreements, agreements of sale, partnership agreements, leases, court orders, franchise agreements, IRS seizures, bankruptcy orders, and opinions, liens and writs. Examines pertinent files for complaints, convictions, citations, suspensions, 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 investigation reports for adherence to statutory, regulatory and policy requirements. Summarizes discrepancies in the form of a decision sheet and prepares correspondence regarding deficiencies and requests investigations when necessary. Complex cases are referred to upper-level management for review and advice as to approval at the administrative level or referral to the formal board or hearing recommendation. Approves applications when all statutory and regulatory requirements are met. Arranges for delivery of correspondence via mail, facsimile equipment, personnel messenger, E-Mail and overnight mail delivery services. Provides requested case status to applicants, licensees, attorneys, legislators, as well as to agency personnel including the Executive Staff. Inputs data on POSSE (computer system), maintains updates and control issuance of licenses, verifying tax clearance information and inserting proper pending codes. Utilizes the PLCB License Search System (Intranet) and POSSE for research of licenses issued by the Board. Utilizes the Bureau of Licensing POSSE Inquiry System to effectively monitor the status of and/or process licenses and pending applications. Maintain daily and weekly reports for all work accomplished. Support the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's Automatic Call Distribution Network to answer any inquiries by the applicants, licensees, attorneys, legislators, and the general public and to assist at the Licensing Information Center. Performs related work comparable with the classification and assist 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. Performs work with a large degree of independence on a day-to-day basis. Difficult and/or unusual cases are referred to upper-level management after proper research. |
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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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