Reference #: 4480772 THE POSITION If you enjoy detailed analytical work and complex project management ventures, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has an exciting career for you!  We are eager to welcome a professional Program Analyst 3 to the Bureau of Talent Management and Organizational Development to act as a liaison between the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Change Management team and the PLCB Business Areas involved in Release 3.  At the conclusion of this specialized project, this position will continue to function as a Program Analyst 3 within the Organizational Development Division.  Don't let this opportunity pass you by, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Program Analyst 3, you will be involved in the independent design, development, execution, and measurement of agency organizational development activities in the areas of strategic planning, business project management, program and project assessment, business policy and process documentation and compliance, knowledge management, and change management.  Strategic planning efforts for the agency and individual business areas include identifying the mission, vision, and values as well as developing specific goals and objectives.

You will function as a business project manager for agency initiatives and performance goals, and review and evaluate program and project goals for business areas to assess impact and effectiveness.  This position also develops and implements the agency's knowledge management system and change management processes for agency initiatives.

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 a 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, however in-office attendance will be required as operational needs dictate.  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 headquarters, located at the Northwest Office Building in Harrisburg. 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 Program Analyst 2; or Three years of analytical experience, two of which include professional experience in program evaluation and the development of program recommendations, and a bachelor's degree;or An 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 requirement .  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.

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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.

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.

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.