Trade Practices Unit Supervisor (ADMINISTRATOR III SUPERVISOR)

Introduction

The Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC) provides regulatory, licensing, trade practices, and oversight of Marylandâs alcohol and tobacco industries. The mission of the ATCC is to advance public safety, support economic growth, and reduce public harm by promoting the responsible sale and consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis products through consistent administration and enforcement of laws and regulations.

The Licensing, Research, and Trade Practices Division (LRTD) serves this mission by overseeing the alcohol and tobacco licensing and permitting process for entities doing business in Maryland. This division ensures that all market participants are properly licensed and compliant with state regulations, helping to create a safe and well-regulated marketplace. This position supervises the Trade Practices Unit, which is within the LRTD and conducts compliance inspections and issues guidance to alcoholic beverages licensees. This position deals with communication between industry representatives, regulators, and the ATCC.

GRADE

Grade 18

LOCATION OF POSITION

McHenry Row-Banner Building

1215 E. Fort Ave. Suite 300

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Supervisor of the Trade Practices Unit (TPU) reporting directly to the Regulatory and Research Section Manager. TPU is responsible for educating and promoting compliance with Marylandâs alcohol and tobacco laws. This is done through compliance inspections of active licensed locations, and pre-license inspections of pending applicants. This job entails reviewing inspection reports and weighing in on alleged violations and ongoing investigations. This position is the focal point of intersecting parties, including industry members and license holders; local county liquor boards and inspectors; and Division leaders.

POSITION DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, and directs the operation of the Trade Practices Unit.
• Supervises three Trade Practices Investigators. Coordinates with investigators to maximize efficient inspection routes and assignments. Reviews and approves inspection reports, and coordinates with Division leadership regarding any potential violations.
• Performs and/or supervise compliance inspections or investigations of licensed alcohol and tobacco manufacturers, wholesalers, caterers, storage warehouses, and several other ATCC issued licenses and permits. Â Â
• Performs and/or supervise pre-license investigations of all new alcohol and tobacco licenses and permit applications. Conduct analysis to determine if state, local and federal mandates are met.
• Authors reports or approves reports authored by Trade Practices Unit Investigators related to pre-license inspections performed. Said reports determine the eligibility of the proposed licensed location, which directly contributes to the rejection or approval of the license.
• Contributes to the development of the agencyâs licensing and permitting platform, Salesforce. Including a new tracking inspection program.
• Educate and ensure alcohol and tobacco license holders comply with the Maryland Alcoholic Beverages Annotated Code and Business Regulations.
• Conducts training meetings with alcoholic beverage and tobacco license holders, and their staff, explaining the state trade practice regulations and providing copies of the pertinent regulations.
• Meets with other State Agencies and Elected Officials, to explain and exchange information and provide help and clarification of Maryland laws and regulations relating to Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco products.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have the following qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: 6 years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master''s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

It is desired and preferred that candidates have the following qualifications:

4 or more years of supervisory/management experience leading a team of two or more subordinates.

3 or more years of project management experience.

3 or more years of experience as an administrator within a department, bureau, division, section, or similarly situated agency or subdivision within an organization.

2 or more years of experience with or supporting a licensing or regulatory unit of a local, state, or federal government agency.

An intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Cloud applications.Â

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator''s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation is a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application, supplemental questions and additional applicable required materials. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.Â

Complete applications and additional required materials must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not added.Â

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).Â

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to ATCC HR Office, 1215 E. Fort Ave, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21230. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please email the material to bethe.richard@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact bethe.richard@maryland.gov

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State''s diversity.