Office Associate II - Liquor Licensing Associate

State of Maine•Augusta, ME

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Licensing Associate at the Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages and Lottery Operations (BABLO), this entry-level regulatory position is critical to the regulation of the growing beverage alcohol industry in Maine. The role contributes to public safety and offers opportunities for career development and advancement within the Bureau and across Maine state government. The position is located in Augusta with partial telework options available upon completion of a probationary period, subject to management approval, and all telework must be performed within the State of Maine. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Requirements

Prepare Excel worksheets and perform data entry
Stay current and understand, discuss, explain, and apply applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures, forms, computerized systems, and terminology
Communicate clearly and effectively, including writing concise reports and composing standard business correspondence
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex, varied office support tasks
Ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures
Assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, and Office Associate I

Responsibilities

Conducting initial review of license applications
Processing approved applications and entering associated data
Tracking, monitoring, and processing liquor license violations and any associated workflow management
Corresponding with members of the industry and the public
Instructing industry members to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and best practices

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually (accrual increases with years of service)
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of pay to Maine Public Employees Retirement System)
Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (State of Maine is a qualified employer)
Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave for all employees welcoming a child, including fathers and adoptive parents)
Additional, unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions)
Extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness