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State of Pennsylvania

District Visual Merchandiser (PLCB Marketing Analyst 1) - Region 1

State of Pennsylvania, United, Pennsylvania, us, 15689


Salary:

$50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually

Location :

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type:

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number:

CS-2024-90432-02331

Department:

Liquor Control Board

Division:

LC Retail Merchandising Divisi

Opening Date:

08/01/2024

Closing Date:

8/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code:

02331

Position Number:

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union:

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit:

A3

Pay Group:

ST06

Bureau / Division Code:

00268171

Bureau / Division:

LC Retail Merchandising Division

Worksite Address:

Home Headquartered

Contact Name:

Veronica Witmer

Contact Phone:

717.783.8602

Contact Email:

vewitmer@pa.gov

THE POSITION

Do you have the creativity and drive to work in the development and analysis of marketing initiatives? The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has an exciting opportunity for a professional District Visual Merchandiser (PLCB Marketing Analyst 1) in the Retail Merchandising Division. This position serves as a District Visual Merchandiser (DVMs) responsible for Store Specific Planogram / Store Refresh, new Store Set-Up and more! If you have a discerning eye and great attention to detail, apply today and join the PLCB team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a District Visual Merchandiser you will create, schedule, and commit to a cadence of monthly store visits to support stores in visual merchandising guidelines. You will oversee in-store merchandising service activities such as merchandising projects, planogram maintenance, and display/signage maintenance designed to enhance the customer experience. You will provide trainings to store employees, work with Regional Merchandiser and regional operations to assign staff to work store reset, and deliver all fixturing and signage needed for tests, or roll outs. Further your career with our team!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.This is a home headquartered position which

will require travel frequent travel within PLCB Region 1: Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Bucks Counties

to complete your work duties. 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:

The Starting salary for this position for new Commonwealth employees may be 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

QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Successful completion of the PLCB Marketing Analyst Trainee training program;

orOne year of professional marketing, advertising, or merchandising experience and a bachelor's degree;

orAn 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.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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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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, 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.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

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Have you successfully completed the PLCB Marketing Analyst Trainee training program?

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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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How much full-time professional marketing, advertising, or merchandising experience do you possess?

1 year or more6 months but less than 1 yearLess than 6 monthsNone

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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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How much graduate level coursework have you completed in marketing, advertising, merchandising, visual communications, consumer behavior, or business administration?If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

30 credits or moreLess than 30 creditsNone06

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.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our

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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - EXECUTE IN-STORE MARKETING INITIATIVESExecutes and oversees in-store/traditional marketing initiatives by coordinating the efforts of stakeholders to increase sales productivity. Duties include reviewing and ordering signage for stores, product placement, setting up displays, ensuring shelf sets and store specific planograms have been completed, verifying monthly planner and/or endcaps, monitoring inventory, and training retail staff.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience executing and overseeing in-store/traditional marketing initiatives by coordinating the efforts of stakeholders to increase sales productivity. I was responsible for signage, product placement, store specific planograms, merchandising sets, displays, and monitoring inventory.B. I have experience executing in-store/traditional marketing initiatives. I assisted with the maintenance of displays, signage, and inventory.C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to marketing, advertising, or retailing.D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.08

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 which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experienceYour experience executing and overseeing in-store/traditional marketing initiativesYour role coordinating with stakeholdersYour specific duties and level of responsibility

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/UniversityCourse TitleCredits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - IMPLEMENT PROMOTIONAL MESSAGESReviews and implements promotional messages to ensure adherence to the agency's brand standards across traditional marketing and recommends changes to these messages as needed. Reviews brand standards and recommends modifications to the standards based on the performance of promotional messages executed across traditional marketing.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience implementing promotional messages based on traditional marketing to ensure adherence to the brand voice and marketing goals. I also have experience reviewing brand standards and recommending modifications to them based on performance of promotional messages executed across traditional marketing.B. I have experience implementing promotional messages based on traditional marketing to ensure adherence to the brand voice and marketing goals. I do not have experience reviewing brand standards and recommending modifications.C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to branding, design, or copywriting.D. I have NO experience or education related to this work behavior.11

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 which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experienceYour experience implementing promotional messagesYour experience reviewing brand standards and recommending modificationsYour specific duties and level of responsibility

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/UniversityCourse TitleCredits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PROJECT MANAGEMENTTracks and manages the progress of multiple marketing projects. Ensures all content/copy has been received from various agency bureaus/divisions, reviewed, and edited prior to design of the project.Levels of PerformanceSelect the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

A. I have experience simultaneously tracking and managing the progress of multiple marketing projects, ensuring all content/copy has been received, reviewed, and edited prior to design of the project.B. I have experience tracking and managing the progress of one marketing project at a time, ensuring all content/copy has been received, reviewed, and edited prior to design of the project.C. I have experience assisting others with tracking and managing the progress of marketing projects.D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to project or program management or planning.E. I have NO experience or education 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 which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experienceYour experience tracking and managing marketing projectsYour experience ensuring all content/copy has been received, reviewed, and editedYour specific duties and level of responsibility

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

College/UniversityCourse TitleCredits/Clock Hours

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