Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 50286611	Description Activated On: 12/13/2024 10:33:24 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.

This position serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs, performing highly responsible administrative work directing the regulatory, educational, and public outreach programs within the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB).

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 employee in this job is responsible for strategic planning, policy development, and management of the licensing and alcohol education functions within the PLCB.

Work involves serving as an advisor to the Executive Director (ED) and Board on all technical regulatory issues; conferring with the ED and Board regarding the formulation of new policies and directives; and researching and reviewing programs and legislation to develop executive policy recommendations that will enable the PLCB to be an industry leader.

Work also involves serving as the primary administrator providing guidance, leadership, and vision, and setting the goals and priorities for all assigned areas; meeting with elected state representatives; representing the Agency and making presentations to various industry groups; and interacting on behalf of the Agency with attorneys and local elected officials.

Plans and directs, through subordinate bureau directors, the licensing and alcohol education functions.

Advises the Executive Director (ED) and Board on matters of regulation, policy, and educational programs.

Develops policies, procedures, and regulations for licensing programs under the PA Liquor Code, and a comprehensive program of public and industry outreach dedicated to alcohol related problems.

Reviews and recommends new legislation and changes to existing legislation affecting regulatory and alcohol education, training, and alcohol-related programs.

Interprets existing policies and procedures and resolves policy and administrative questions.

Directs the administration of workforce planning activities and coordinates the staff development program designed to meet present and anticipated workforce requirements.

Directs studies to gather data which serves as a basis for improving administrative and operational methods and practices.

Represents the Board at conferences and meetings.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties.

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

Performs related duties 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.

Formulates policy and resolves major policy and operational questions related to Regulatory Affairs including Alcohol Education and Licensing.

This position exercises a high degree of discretion in carrying out its duties. Work is performed with considerable independence within the framework of Board policies, the law and regulations. Work is performed under general collaboration with Chief Counsel, Executive Director, and the Board.

This position attends conferences, reviews and creates reports, and determines effectiveness of results.

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

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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Oversee the planning, organization, and direction of Regulatory Affairs.
2.	Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
3.	Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
4.	Interpret policies and legislative proposals.
5.	Utilize standard office equipment and software.
6.	Plan, manage, and organize projects.
7.	Travel as required.
8.	Supervise staff.
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