LCB Licensing Analyst 2 (Home Headquartered – Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester County)

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is seeking a highly motived and specialized candidate with investigative experience for the Bureau of Licensing, Licensing Investigations Division in the Eastern Regional Office. The selected candidate will conduct regulatory reviews within an assigned geographic area to determine applicant compliance with the Liquor Code and related laws and regulations when applying for a new license, a license renewal, reconciliation of requested change to licensed status, or transfer of ownership of a licensed establishment. If this sounds interesting and you possess the necessary qualifications, apply with us today!

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is seeking a highly motived and specialized candidate with investigative experience for the Bureau of Licensing, Licensing Investigations Division in the Eastern Regional Office. The selected candidate will conduct regulatory reviews within an assigned geographic area to determine applicant compliance with the Liquor Code and related laws and regulations when applying for a new license, a license renewal, reconciliation of requested change to licensed status, or transfer of ownership of a licensed establishment.

If this sounds interesting and you possess the necessary qualifications, apply with us today!

As a LCB Licensing Analyst 2, you will be conducting on-site inspections and preparing detailed reports of licensed and/or proposed premises to be licensed to determine if the structure, seating area, and other factors meet the requirements of the Liquor Code and other applicable regulations. Travel to attorneys' offices, applicants' premises, licensed establishments, or other locations to interview applicants, corporate officers, or managers is required. Work involves assisting those making applications to the Board by answering procedural questions and reviewing application and support documents for completeness prior to preparing and transmitting the investigation report to Central Office for evaluation. Additional responsibilities include: Examining statements of applicant's assets and liabilities Reviewing the sources of funds to determine any possible involvement in illicit activity Fully investigating any adverse pecuniary interest which may affect eligibility for a license Consulting with various governmental agencies to ascertain any local regulatory requirements Reviewing property deeds to verify ownership of property containing a premises licensed or to be licensed Evaluating lease or sales agreements to ascertain the continuity of property ownership and occupation Assisting lower-level analysts in conducting complex licensing investigations Training and instructing new field personnel in the proper procedures and methods of investigations Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position may be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 40 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Home Headquartered: You will be headquartered at your personal home which must be located in one of the following counties within 60 calendar days from the effective date of hire: Philadelphia, Delaware or Chester County. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. Note : You must be willing to travel. Travel expenses will be paid. Salary: The salary will be determined in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Pay Rules. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

As a LCB Licensing Analyst 2, you will be conducting on-site inspections and preparing detailed reports of licensed and/or proposed premises to be licensed to determine if the structure, seating area, and other factors meet the requirements of the Liquor Code and other applicable regulations. Travel to attorneys' offices, applicants' premises, licensed establishments, or other locations to interview applicants, corporate officers, or managers is required. Work involves assisting those making applications to the Board by answering procedural questions and reviewing application and support documents for completeness prior to preparing and transmitting the investigation report to Central Office for evaluation. Additional responsibilities include:

Examining statements of applicant's assets and liabilities

Reviewing the sources of funds to determine any possible involvement in illicit activity

Fully investigating any adverse pecuniary interest which may affect eligibility for a license

Consulting with various governmental agencies to ascertain any local regulatory requirements

Reviewing property deeds to verify ownership of property containing a premises licensed or to be licensed

Evaluating lease or sales agreements to ascertain the continuity of property ownership and occupation

Assisting lower-level analysts in conducting complex licensing investigations

Training and instructing new field personnel in the proper procedures and methods of investigations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position may be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.

Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

Home Headquartered: You will be headquartered at your personal home which must be located in one of the following counties within 60 calendar days from the effective date of hire: Philadelphia, Delaware or Chester County. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

Note : You must be willing to travel. Travel expenses will be paid.

Salary: The salary will be determined in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Pay Rules.

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: One year as an LCB Licensing Analyst 1 Other Requirements: You must reside in or be willing to relocate to Philadelphia, Delaware or Chester County within 60 calendar days from the start of employment. You must meet th e PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 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 is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding. If no applicable union-covered bidders apply, other applicants may be considered. Seniority rights apply for LCB Licensing Analyst 1s Seniority/Promotion Unit: 099. You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations. Recruitment Methods: Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy: Seniority Promotion Seniority Unit Lateral When the collective bargaining obligation(s) have been met; then the following recruitment methods may be used: Promotion Without Exam Reassignment ( Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.) Voluntary Demotion Reinstatement ( Former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned. Current civil service employees are not eligible through reinstatement. ) Promotion Without Examination (PWOE): Class Restrictions for Promotion Without Examination Only - You must have or have held regular civil service status in one of the following classifications: LCB Licensing Analyst 1 Employees who previously held regular civil service status in the job title of the position being filled are also eligible for promotion without examination. The promotion without examination requirements are issued in accordance with merit system employment regulations. Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher Applicants must have a minimum of one year in the next lower class by the posting closing date with no break in service. Reassignment: Meritorious service is defined as (a) the absence of any discipline above the level of written reprimand during the 12 months preceding the closing date of the posting, and (b) the last regular or probationary performance evaluation showing an overall rating of satisfactory or higher. 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. All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information , or to assist during interviews , is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information. 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.

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