Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist, DDAP - Allegheny County

THE POSITION

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a powerful mission? Do you enjoy making a difference and being a part of a great team? The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented professional with data reporting, technical assistance, and problem-solving skills to join our team as a Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist in Allegheny County. 

As a licensing specialist in the Bureau of Program Licensure, Division of Licensing Inspection, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives people in Pennsylvania receiving treatment for substance use disorder. This position helps create positive change by ensuring treatment facilities meet important safety, professional, and quality standards. Join our office and help us make a positive impact throughout the community!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Drug and Alcohol Licensing Specialist, you will travel the Commonwealth inspecting substance use treatment facilities to ensure quality care is being provided to Pennsylvanians struggling with addiction. Facilities range from hospital-based detoxification programs to free-standing outpatient programs. 

With our team, you will be responsible for determining regulatory compliance and providing technical assistance to any of the 800+ treatment facilities across the commonwealth. Work utilizes a high degree of analytical ability to ensure consistent application of state and federal regulatory requirements to each unique facility. Your duties in this role will include: 

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. Overtime as needed. Field work may require individuals to work irregular hours for early morning or evening inspections. 
• Frequent travel required, including some overnight travel.
• Telework: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
• 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 of professional experience gathering and analyzing information in a social services, human services, healthcare services, or law enforcement program; or 
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.

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 Guidelines. 
• You must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to Allegheny County within six months after hire. 
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding. 

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: 
  • 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.) 
    • 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. 
  • Transfer (Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency.) 
    • 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. 
  • 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: 
  • Aging Care Manager 2 (Local Government)
  • Childline Caseworker
  • County Caseworker 2 (Local Government)
  • County Social Worker 1 (Local Government)
  • Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist (Local Government)
  • Drug & Alcohol Prevention Specialist (Local Government)
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Specialist 1
  • Drug & Alcohol Treatment Specialist (Local Government)
  • Forensic Social Worker 1
  • Income Maintenance Caseworker
  • Public Health Program Associate 1
  • Residential Program Director 1 (Local Government)
  • Senior Center Services Director 2 (Local Government)
  • Social Worker 1
  • Youth Development Activities Specialist
• 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 classes by the posting closing date with no break in service. 

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.

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. 

Benefits

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. 

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* 

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

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Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov