Alcohol Education Specialist Supervisor

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is seeking a highly motivated professional with supervisory experience for the Bureau of Alcohol Education, Education and Grants Management Division. The Alcohol Education Specialist Supervisor will assist in managing the statewide operation of the Education and Grants Management Division. Our ideal candidate will have excellent written and oral communication skills, public speaking experience, thorough proof reading and editing skills, and social media knowledge. Apply with us today!

This role supports the development, delivery, and evaluation of statewide alcohol education efforts. It focuses on strengthening training, reporting, and public awareness activities that advance the mission of the Liquor Control Board. As an Alcohol Education Specialist Supervisor, you will assist in implementing and evaluating all aspects of the Education and Grants Management Division programs and initiatives. Duties will include:

• Program Support: Assist in carrying out division programs and initiatives that aim to reduce underage and dangerous drinking
• Curriculum Development: Collaborate with professional staff to create training programs and learning materials for broad audiences
• Report Preparation: Contribute to developing and updating official reports, including those required for the Pennsylvania General Assembly
• Training Delivery: Present or help present training programs and guide staff in delivering effective educational sessions
• Event Oversight: Supervise planning and evaluation of the Alcohol Education Conference and awareness events
• Material Review: Work with staff to create new educational resources and update existing materials

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time up to four days a week, with one day per week in 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.
• Must be willing to travel. Travel expenses will be paid.
• Salary: The starting salary for this position for new Commonwealth employees may be 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:

• One year as an Alcohol Education Specialist; or
• Two years of professional teaching, classroom instruction, or formal training experience, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years 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:

• 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.
• 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.

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).
• 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.
• 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.

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.