Salary: $53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: CS-2026-53671-01510
Department: Liquor Control Board
Division: LC Serv and Supp Div
Opening Date: 07/07/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 01510
Position Number: 00039952
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: A4
Pay Group: ST06
Bureau / Division Code: 00268956
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Enterprise Infrastructure and Operations/Services and Support Division
Worksite Address: 6345 Flank Drive
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17112
Contact Name: Jennifer Mills
Contact Phone: 717.307.2021
Contact Email: jennmills@pa.gov
THE POSITION
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has an exciting opportunity for a professional Information Technology Technician in the Bureau of Enterprise Infrastructure and Operations, Services and Support Division. This position provides internal customer support as a part of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) Service Desk Team; the PLCB Service Desk is the single point of contact for service and support dealing with hardware, software, and procedural Point of Sale (POS) issues as well as all IT-related issues. Apply with us today and step into a role where your technical skills make a real difference.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides first level technical support for the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board by assisting staff with hardware, software, networking, and POS issues across the Commonwealth. As an Information Technology Technician, you will perform the following duties:
- Call Management: Maintain an available status and respond to incoming requests through approved systems
- Ticket Documentation: Record client interactions and track issues in ServiceNow
- Diagnostic Support: Collect information and guide clients through tests to identify problems
- Issue Resolution: Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and POS system concerns
- Hardware Coordination: Arrange repairs and replacements with staff and approved vendors
- System Access: Use Active Directory to reset passwords and unlock accounts
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 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with alternating work schedule, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. With the exception of reporting to the Flank Drive Building four days per month, and 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 the headquarters office at 6345 Flank Drive in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- 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 experience as an IT Help Desk Technician (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
- Two years of experience providing IT support services involving hardware and software installation, operation, and maintenance; or
- One year of experience providing IT support services involving hardware and software installation, operation, and maintenance and completion of a one-year apprenticeship in the IT technical support field; or
- An associate degree in an IT field; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
- 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.
- 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.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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.
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Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as an IT Help Desk Technician (commonwealth title) for one or more years full-time?
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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 many years of experience do you possess providing information technology support services involving hardware and software installation, operation, and maintenance?
- 2 years or more
- 1 but less than 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
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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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Have you completed a one-year apprenticeship in the IT technical support field?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 you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
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How much college coursework have you completed in an IT field?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 upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
- A conferred Associate's degree or higher
- 60 credits or more
- 30 but less than 60 credits
- Less than 30 credits
- None
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If you currently do not have a conferred associate's degree or higher in an IT field, are you within 3 months of possessing one?If you are claiming