Alcohol Education Specialist

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is seeking a highly motivated professional to join the team as an Alcohol Education Specialist. This position is responsible for assisting the supervisor and division chief with analysis and evaluation of division programs and projects. Our ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough proof reading and editing skills, and experience with grants and budgets. Do not miss this fantastic opportunity, apply with us today!

As an Alcohol Education Specialist, you will work directly with individuals to plan, design, and implement programs, trainings, and initiatives to reduce underage and dangerous drinking as well as promote responsible consumption by those of legal age to consume alcohol. You will also be assisting the supervisor of the Bureau of Alcohol Education's Education and Grants Management Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Additional responsibilities include:

• Conveying, interpreting, and explaining grant services, objectives, policies, and procedures to organizations, advisory board members, staff, other agencies, legislators, professional associates, and others as requested
• Reviewing and scoring grant applications to determine adherence to requirements
• Monitoring and evaluating grantee performance through the review of reports and fiscal expenditures
• Reviewing and monitoring grant expenditures by utilizing spreadsheets and databases to make budgetary projections
• Monitoring the grantee's expenditure of funds to ensure fiscal accountability and accuracy
• Establishing, directing, and monitoring objectives and activities associated with the grants
• Conducting site visits as needed to monitor compliance with grant agreements as deemed necessary

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Flexibility is needed to work varying days including weekends.
• Travel is required.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 4 days per week. You will be required to report one day per week to the Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Alcohol Education Specialist Trainee program(Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of professional teaching, classroom instruction, or formal training experience, and a bachelor's degree; or
  
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes one year of professional teaching, classroom instruction, or formal training experience.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.