County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1 (Local Government) - CMSU Counties D&A
Salary
$71,220.00 Annually
Location
Columbia County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-60170-L0151
Department
Local Government
Division
DA Col-Mntr-Sndr-Un Co Drg Alc
Opening Date
10/07/2026
Closing Date
10/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
L0151
Position Number
80007715
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
LG
Pay Group
LG
Bureau / Division Code
88746019
Bureau / Division
DA Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union County
Worksite Address
5 Terrace Lane
City
Danville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17821
Contact Name
Joshua Wueschinski
Contact Phone
570.275.5422
Contact Email
jwueschinski@cmsu.org
THE POSITION
Join the Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union Counties (CMSU) Drug & Alcohol Unit as a County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1 and help strengthen vital services across the region. This role supports recovery efforts by guiding programs that make a direct impact on community well-being. You will help shape service plans, build partnerships, and support a team committed to meaningful change. Step into a role where your work directly improves lives and strengthens community support systems.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position oversees the Drug and Alcohol component of CMSU and provides leadership in planning, communication, and program development. As a County Drug & Alcohol Administrator 1, you will perform the following duties:
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Other Requirements:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.
Benefit packages are determined by the county and may vary. Please contact the applicable county human resource office directly to inquire about a specific benefit package.
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What level of education have you completed with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, nursing (with a specialty in nursing/health administration, nursing/counseling education or a clinical specialty in the human services) or other behavioral sciences, public administration or business management?
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 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 https://www.naces.org 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 many years of full-time professional experience providing direct service and/or program planning in a human service agency do you possess?
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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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Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience supervising human service professionals?
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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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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 FAQ page.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - COMPILES DATA
Compiles data relative to the quantity and type of service performed by providers and the amount of funds allocated and expended, and the balance on hand, in order to prepare monitoring and financial reports for submission to county and state authorities.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
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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.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - SERVICE ACQUISITION
Prepares contracts or letters of agreement between private or public providers and the county to provide human services to clients by negotiating terms (e.g., charging fees, client services, time frames, etc.) with provider agencies; and authorizes, for a specified period of time, the county, or out-of-county, provider to provide these services.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
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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.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - PUBLIC EDUCATION
Informs clubs, organizations, schools, citizen groups, or the general public about the nature of the problems of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD) use and abuse, and of services available to prevent/treat these problems, by making presentations and answering questions from interested parties.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
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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.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 -TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Provides technical assistance to the county human services provider staff in order to improve client services by advising them in: (1) drug and alcohol abuse prevention techniques; (2) drug and alcohol abuse intervention techniques; (3) developing or changing client fee schedules; (4) reporting requirements; (5) state and federal regulations; or (6) supervisory and reporting relationships.
Levels of Performance
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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.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - SUPERVISION
Supervises professional human services supervisors (second-level supervision). This involves: planning and revising the organizational structure and operating procedures; determining work goals and standards; deciding how to budget available funds; determining space, human resource and equipment needs; and implementing objectives assigned by a higher level of management. It also includes: assigning and reviewing the work of professional supervisors; approving/disapproving leave requests of professional supervisors after assessing work priorities and staffing needs; preparing and signing performance evaluations of professional supervisors; recommending hiring, firing, disciplinary actions or recognition concerning subordinates; training subordinates in on-the-job settings to ensure that staff effectively carry out agency policy and procedures.
Levels of Performance
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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.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - PROGRAM COORDINATION
Coordinates human service program services by initiating discussions and comparisons of case and referral procedures at meetings with community human service program representatives and other human service agency representatives in order to standardize policies and procedures, and to consolidate resources and eliminate duplication.
Levels of Performance
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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.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 7 - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Develops and writes a human service program portion of the annual county plan, which encompasses proposals to service client needs, and recommendations for client services to be funded, in order to solicit monies from county, state, and federal government agencies. This includes assessing and identifying the human service needs of the community by consulting with other human service agencies, community leaders, and individuals at public hearings, or through the use of community survey questionnaires.
Levels of Performance
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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.
Required Question
Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address 613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website http://www.employment.pa.gov
| Location | Bloomsburg, PA |
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