Alcohol Education Specialist Trainee

The PA Liquor Control Board is seeking a highly motivated and specialized candidate for our Bureau of Alcohol Education's Responsible Alcohol Management Program Division. As an Alcohol Education Specialist Trainee, you will participate in a 12 month training program in order to obtain the skills and knowledge to become an Alcohol Education Specialist. This position offers a great office environment with a benefit package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation and sick time, prescription, dental and visions plans.

In this position, you will observe Licensee Owner Manager Training as mandated by Act 141 for first three (3) months. You will assist in conducting and/or conduct wholly the Licensee Owner Manager Training as mandated by Act 141 for months four (4) to twelve (12).

You will review licensee Affidavit Requests for RAMP Certification online in PLCB . You will make recommendation regarding certification for supervisor’s approval and signature. In addition, you will also research, analyze and collect information regarding licensee’s mandate requirements.

You will represent the Board at various local and statewide events on an as needed basis. This involves giving presentations and fielding questions on RAMP and other alcohol - related topics.

You will also participate in the identification and development of strategic opportunities, programs, literature, educational materials, conferences, special projects, outreach efforts, and public events intended to convey responsible alcohol use within the community.

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  Full-time employment
• Work hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
• You will have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements - A bachelor's degree; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency
• Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

• This position comes under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, employees having contact with children under 18 years of age obtain the following three clearances:
    • Criminal history report from the PA State Police
    • Child abuse history clearance from the Dept. of Human Services (Child Abuse)
    • Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted through the PA State Police or the FBI
  • The initial cost for these clearances will be your responsibility. All renewal costs, which is every five years, will be paid for by the agency if appointed to the position.

Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals)

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.