| Post Code: D708 | |
| Announcement Number: LELQ0913 | |
| Classification Number: C5723 | |
| Open: 06/15/2009 | |
| Close: 07/13/2009 | |
| Location: Statewide | |
| Availability: Full Time | |
GENERAL INFORMATION > Liquor Regulatory Specialists (LRS’s) work for the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) at our main office in Milwaukie (Portland metro area), and at field offices in Bend, Coos Bay, Eugene, Klamath Falls, Medford, Newport, Nyssa, Pendleton, Roseburg, Salem and Warrenton. > All LRS positions require a valid driver's license and a good driving record. > New hires normally start at the lower end of the salary range. TO QUALIFY Your PD 100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To be accepted your application must clearly show that you have: Three years of recent (within the last 10 years) experience conducting investigations of allegations, facts, behaviors, documents, laws, legal precedents, and/or other information. This experience must have included preparing written reports using individual judgment in developing conclusions or recommendations that are subject to review in court, administrative hearings, or a comparable formal review process. You must clearly describe this experience on your application. If the experience is not clearly indicated, your application will not be accepted. Examples of experience that may qualify are regulatory compliance investigation; criminal investigation; child welfare investigation or eligibility determination; governmental benefit, business or mail fraud investigation; revenue audits; insurance claims or fraud investigation; etc. Examples of experience that generally does not qualify are traffic or security patrol work, or correctional officer work. A Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, law, education, training, psychology, sociology, journalism, business or public administration, or a closely related field will substitute for two years of experience. Note: If you do not have a degree, upper division or graduate level courses in the fields listed above will substitute for up to two years of experience on a pro-rated basis, i.e., a 4-quarter (3 semester) credit hour course is equivalent to 1 month of experience. Note: An Associate’s degree in the above fields, e.g., criminal justice, law (paralegal) etc., will substitute for one year of experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree in any recognized field of study will substitute for one year of experience. To receive credit for college courses you must submit a copy of your degree or transcripts, as applicable. IF YOU QUALIFY, SEE “THIS IS THE TEST” section of this announcement. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Liquor Regulatory Specialists ensure compliance with liquor laws by instructing and educating applicants, licensees and their employees, and the public; inspecting licensed premises; investigating alleged liquor law violations; taking administrative or criminal action when required; licensing qualified applicants; investigating applicants’ background, the personal, criminal, and financial qualifications of the applicant, and reviewing applicants’ proposal for operating a business. Individual positions may work as Inspectors (enforcement), or License Investigators. Some field office positions are “dual role” and perform both enforcement and license investigation duties. WORKING CONDITIONS Office and field environment. Frequent computer use. Frequently/daily drives agency vehicles. Some positions (e.g., Inspectors) regularly require working evening/night hours and weekends; may also be subject to call back after regular hours. Field work may require considerable walking, including at night, on uneven surfaces, etc. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions. Frequent in-state travel including occasional overnight trips. Occasional encounters with hostile or combative individuals or groups. Occasional lifting of equipment or evidence weighing 50 lbs. or more. Inspector (enforcement) positions require attendance at a training academy with mandatory defensive tactics training that includes highly strenuous activities. Field contacts may be highly strenuous in nature. THIS IS THE TEST YOU MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) QUESTIONS. Use a separate sheet of paper. Write down any work experience (paid or unpaid) and training that you have which is related to each question. Limit your answer to each question to no more than two pages. Be sure that the jobs where you gained the experience described in your answers are listed in the “Work History” section of your application form. Your grade will be based upon your answers. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Number your answers to agree with the question. Attach the answer sheet to your application. The Liquor Commission will not accept incomplete applications. 1. Liquor Regulatory Specialists conduct investigations of alleged liquor law violations or liquor license applicants’ qualifications. Describe your experience and training in performing investigative work. What was the purpose of your investigations? What investigative methods did you use? What were your information sources? Did you testify in court or administrative hearings regarding your investigations? Explain. 2. These positions require the ability to write clear, accurate, legally sufficient reports. Describe your work experience, and any education/training you have, in writing reports or other documents. Were the reports or documents you produced normally a finished product, or did they require editing and/or approval by another person? 3. Describe your experience, if any, interpreting and applying, laws, rules, and/or policies. Indicate the specific types of laws, rules, and policies involved, and how you applied them (e.g., to grant or deny a service or benefit, to gain compliance, etc.). What was the impact or potential impact of your decisions on recipients? 4. Liquor Regulatory Specialists provide education and training to diverse groups and individuals such as liquor license applicants, licensees, community groups, industry members, local law enforcement, etc. What experience and education do you have in training or educating others? Was the training you provided primarily one-on-one, or to groups? What was the size and makeup of these groups? Did the subject matter you presented pertain to legal, regulatory or similar issues? Have you ever had to present information to audiences who were unreceptive or confrontational? APPLICATIONS OBTAIN a State of Oregon application form (PD 100) at a local Employment Department office, or most state agency human resources offices; or download from: www.oregonjobs.org. If you have a disability and need an alternative format to complete the application please call 503-872-5152 to advise us about the format needed. TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service (1-800-735-2900). SEND your completed application materials to: Oregon Liquor Control Commission, Human Resources office, P.O. Box 22297, Milwaukie, OR 97269-2297 (if necessary you may fax your application to: 503-872-5155). The Liquor Commission cannot be responsible for material that is lost in the mail, or is illegible, missing or incomplete due to faulty fax transmission. Applications must be received by the close date and must be complete and legible. NOTICE of results will be sent by mail. Although the Liquor Commission is not required to delay the selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application which must be received by the close date. SUBMIT only the required materials. Reference letters, work samples, etc. should be kept for interviews. KEEP a copy of your application; copies are not provided. The pay on all announcements may change without notice. (exam # 91508) | |
