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LCB Licensing Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Liquor Control Board

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$51,971 - $79,062

per year

Type

Closes

January 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves reviewing and analyzing applications for liquor licenses in Pennsylvania, checking for any issues like violations or complaints, and recommending decisions to the board.

You'll work with supervisors, lawyers, and others to ensure everything follows the rules, and sometimes help educate people about the process.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in administrative or regulatory work who pays close attention to details and enjoys problem-solving in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Two years of experience as an LCB Licensing Technician 2
  • Five years of clerical, administrative, or para-professional experience in a legal, licensing, or regulatory program
  • Graduation from high school (or equivalent)
  • Ability to analyze statutes, regulations, and policies for licensing decisions
  • Experience collecting and coordinating information from various sources like law enforcement and citizens
  • Skills in preparing case summaries, resumes, and recommendations for management and board review
  • Full-time availability for 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM schedule, with potential part-time telework from Pennsylvania

Full Job Description

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has an exciting opportunity for an LCB Licensing Specialist in the Bureau of Licensing, Administrative and Divergent Licensing Affairs Division.

In this role you will be responsible for advanced, analytical work involving the review of a variety of licensing action request types, and subsequent recommendation for Board action in accordance with all statutory, regulatory, and policy criteria governing licensed establishments.

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Requirements

As a Licensing Specialist, you will be responsible for collecting and coordinating information (violation history, petitions to intervene and input from law enforcement and citizens) and work with Bureau Supervisors, Division Chief, Director and PLCB attorneys to evaluate renewals and changes to licenses.

You will have the opportunity to provide education and assistance to entities that provide information regarding liquor licensees. Additional responsibilities include:

  • Examining pertinent files for complaints, citations, suspension, appeals, petitions to interview, hearings and any other irregularities or pending action which affect the eligibility of the applicant and or premises
  • Preparing resumes of complex cases for referral to upper-level management personnel for review and advise
  • Reviewing cases that require Board action to ensure that all of the pertinent facts are properly presented and discussed in the case resume for proper presentation to the Board
  • Reviewing and analyzing testimony and resumes prepared by a Hearing Examiner
  • Preparing summaries of hearings and providing the Bureau's recommendation for Board review and final decision


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 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to four days per week.

    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

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Two years of experience as an LCB Licensing Technician 2; or
  • Five years of clerical, administrative, or para-professional experience supporting a legal, licensing, or other regulatory program requiring the application of statutes, program policies, and industry regulations, and graduation from high school; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training.


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.


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.

  • 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.

    Additional Information

    • 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.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

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