Liquor Store General Manager 1A

Salary: $44,166.00 - $62,827.00 Annually
Location : Allegheny County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2025-21339-02480
Department: Liquor Control Board
Division: LC Str 0271
Opening Date: 03/18/2025
Closing Date: 3/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 02480
Position Number: 00035838
Union: ISSU
Bargaining Unit: M2
Pay Group: LS08
Bureau / Division Code: 0271
Bureau / Division: Retail Operations
Worksite Address: 3408 Main Street
City: Munhall, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 15120
Contact Name: Veronica Witmer
Contact Phone: 717.783.8602
Contact Email: vewitmer@pa.gov

THE POSITION
Do you have experience in a retail sales environment and enjoy serving the public? Are you ready to take your career to the next level? The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has an opening for a full-time Liquor Store General Manager 1A. Apply and advance your lead or supervisory retail career into management today
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will supervise, manage, and direct activities in state-owned Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores. This supervisory work involves directing all activities of a store with annual sales up to 109,250 units. As general manager, you will implement and apply policy and procedure to store operations; assign and evaluate work; and promote good customer relations. General managers are accountable for the entire store operation, which includes sales, store maintenance, merchandise and cash accounting, maintenance of records and all related functions. Take your career to the next level by planning for weekly needs and allocating store resources to maximize efficiency and profitability with our team
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 75 hours biweekly.
• Work hours will vary between 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Liquor Store Clerk 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Liquor Store Clerk 1 or an Intermittent Liquor Store Clerk (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of lead retail sales work.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/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).

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.

EXAMINATION 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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*Eligibility rules apply.
01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Liquor Store Clerk 2 for one or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Liquor Store Clerk 1 or Intermittent Liquor Store Clerk for two or more years full-time?

• Yes
• No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05

Do you possess one or more years of full-time lead or supervisory retail sales experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

• Yes

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - RETAIL SUPERVISION/TRAINING
Plan, schedule, and assign work to subordinate staff. Monitor work assignments and make adjustments as necessary by prioritizing and delegating specific assignments. Complete performance evaluations. Schedule/approve leave requests. Recommend personnel actions regarding staffing, discipline, and investigating and/or resolving disputes. Determine training needs and conduct on-the-job-training in all aspects of store management. Select the learning experience necessary to meet training objectives, and decide the length and intensity of the training.
Definition for aspects of store management: enforcing safety measures, adhering to policies and procedures, conducting inventory processes, operating cash register/point-of-sale system, and handling exchanges/special orders/gift certificates.Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have supervisory or management experience planning, scheduling, and assigning work to subordinate staff; evaluating performance; approving leave; recommending personnel actions regarding staffing, discipline, and investigating/resolving disputes; conducting on-the-job-training in all aspects of store management; AND I have experience coordinating staff training (in addition to on-the-job-training) by determining training needs, selecting the learning experience, and deciding on the length/intensity of the training.
• B. I have supervisory or management experience planning, scheduling, and assigning work to subordinate staff; evaluating performance; approving leave; recommending personnel actions regarding staffing and discipline; and conducting on-the-job-training in more than one aspect of store management.
• C. I have supervisory or management experience planning, scheduling, and assigning work to subordinate staff; approving leave; and conducting on-the-job training in one aspect of store management.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

09

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed, including the specific training(s) you conducted on store management.
3. The job title(s) of the staff you supervised or managed.
4. Your level of responsibility (supervisor, shift supervisor, manager, assistant manager, department manager, etc.)

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - INVENTORY
Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of stock is maintained at all times. Duties may include performing daily physical/perpetual inventory comparisons to verify accuracy; requisitioning merchandise when supply reaches reorder point; transferring salable merchandise of excessive stock on hand; receiving, verifying, and inspecting inventory shipments; and properly storing inventory considering unit code number, space availability, product rate of sale, date of stock, and safety conditions. Instruct employees in proper inventory procedures, including recording damage or shortage, completing forms to account for receipts and expenditures, and forwarding reports to appropriate departments.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience monitoring inventory levels including requisitioning merchandise; transferring salable merchandise of excessive stock on hand; and receiving, verifying, and inspecting inventory shipments. I was responsible for all stages of inventory control operations including adjusting inventory levels based on product demand AND instructing employees in proper inventory procedures.
• B. I have experience receiving, verifying, and inspecting inventory shipments OR storing inventory. I also instructed employees in proper inventory procedures.
• C. I have experience with guidance or assistance from others in receiving, verifying, and inspecting inventory shipments OR storing inventory.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The experience you have in shipping, receiving, and inventory control operations.
3. The actual duties you performed.
4. Your level of responsibility.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - CUSTOMER SERVICE/EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
Oversee customer service activities and promote positive public relations by ensuring customers receive prompt and courteous service. This includes listening to customer concerns or complaints, taking appropriate action to resolve service issues, answering customer inquiries concerning products and product-related information, assisting customers in their product selection, and establishing appropriate interactions with customers, superiors, coworkers, and vendors to promote effective store operations.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience providing customer service by listening to customer concerns or complaints, answering customer inquiries, assisting customers in their product selection, AND taking action to resolve service issues. I was responsible for addressing corrective actions to resolve service issues.
• B. I have experience providing customer service by listening to customer concerns or complaints, answering customer inquiries, and assisting customers in their product selection. I recommended corrective actions to resolve service issues, but I did not have the final authority to carry out these actions.
• C. I have experience assisting customers in their product selection OR answering customer inquiries.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The level of customer service you provided and, if applicable, the types of customer complaints or issues you resolved.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - POINT-OF-SALE COMPUTER SYSTEM/CASH REGISTER OPERATION
Operate a point-of-sale computer system to complete sales and check inventory of merchandise. Reconcile records of sales for sales transactions.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience operating a point-of-sale computer system to complete sales and check inventory. I was responsible for all permission levels of point-of-sale functions AND reconciling records of sales for ALL cash drawers/sales transactions.
• B. I have experience operating a point-of-sale computer system to complete sales and check inventory. I was responsible for reconciling records of MY cash drawer/sales transactions.
• C. I have experience operating a cash register that did not have the capability to check or track inventory. I was responsible for reconciling records of my cash drawer/sales transactions.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to point-of-sale computer systems, cash register operations, etc.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - STANDARD BUSINESS SOFTWARE
Operate a standard office computer to send and receive email communications and prepare records and reports concerning store operations and transactions including daily receipts, bank transactions, shipments received, shortages or overages, unsalable merchandise, and merchandise transfers.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software to prepare records and reports, utilizing scheduling software, using a file management system, AND sending and receiving email communications.
• B. I have experience utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software to prepare records and reports AND sending and receiving email communications.
• C. I have experience using word processing software to write or edit copy OR sending and receiving email communications.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The duties you performed and the technology you used.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - SECURITY MANAGEMENT
Administer and oversee store security procedures (such as checking locks on doors, safes, cash registers, change fund boxes, etc.) to prevent theft by ensuring they are secure and functioning properly. In the event of a breach of security, notify proper authorities and follow recommended procedures to restore security.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience administering and overseeing store security procedures including checking locks on doors, safes, cash registers, change fund boxes, etc. to ensure they were secure and functioning properly. I was responsible for notifying authorities and following procedures to restore security in the event of a breach of security. I was responsible for documentation of all incidents.
• B. I have experience in store security procedures including checking locks on doors, safes, cash registers, change fund boxes, etc. to ensure they were secure and functioning properly. Someone else was responsible for initiating procedures to restore security in the event of a breach of security. I provided documentation of incidents as needed.
• C. I have experience in store security procedures including maintaining security of my point-of-sale system and cash drawer during my shift.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to store security.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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WORK BEHAVIOR 7 - RETAIL MERCHANDISING
Oversee the proper display of merchandise. This involves adhering to current marketing and promotional activities in effect, and ensuring that items are adequately stocked, displayed in an esthetically pleasing manner, and correctly priced utilizing planograms, end cap, and bulk stack instructions.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience overseeing merchandising displays. I ensured adherence to current marketing and promotional activities, and ensuring that items were adequately stocked, displayed in an esthetically pleasing manner, and correctly priced utilizing planograms, end cap, and bulk stack instructions.
• B. I have experience pricing and displaying merchandise, and this involved adhering to current marketing and promotional activities.
• C. I have experience stocking items and ensuring items were displayed in an esthetically pleasing manner.
• D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

1. The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
2. The actual duties you performed related to retail merchandising.
3. Your level of responsibility.

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