Advertising Regulations Analyst (ARA3)

Description

WSLCB Vision
Safe communities for Washington State

Mission
Promote public safety and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws

Note: This recruitment will remain open until the position has been filled. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

First application screening will take place Monday July 9, 2018.

A culture of excellence
We pride ourselves on creating the "wow" factor in everything we do. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance. We strive to be a great place to work by fostering a safe, open, inclusive and healthy work environment. We want to ensure that our organization is as diverse and inclusive as our great State of Washington.

Your opportunity at a glance
The WSLCB Enforcement and Education Division is announcing an employment opportunity as the Advertising Regulations Analyst (Administrative Regulations Analyst 3). This position manages all aspects of advertising in the Enforcement and Education Division including screening of incoming complaints and maintaining expert knowledge to provide consultation or interpretation of regulatory laws, including legal opinions with the Board and/or the Office of the Attorney General. Additionally, the position will represent the WSLCB within the community at large through special committees and tasks forces that are assigned.

Duties

• Advise the Enforcement Division on advertising rules:
  • Serve as a contact point for escalated issues and serves as a centralized resource to review advertising concerns. Receives requests for support from field staff and respond in a timely manner. Assist and advise enforcement officers in responding to requests for information from licensees.
  • Develop materials and provide training to Enforcement Division and agency staff on advertising rules. Engage other divisions in developing materials and ensure agency-wide consistency.
  • Attend meetings with stakeholders, Assistant Attorney General, and management to assist in rulemaking, and legal interpretations of advertising laws and rules. Identify and gather statistical information or data associated with advertising and promotional requirements division processes or strategies that may be used in divisional result reporting.
  • As liaison, gather input from other divisions and/or key external partners to engage in the development or presentation of advertising training.

• Offer guidance to the liquor, cannabis, vapor, and vapor industries on achieving compliance with advertising regulations:
  • Interact with the industries in person, in writing, and over the phone as the agency's single point of contact on advertising questions.
  • Disseminate information on rules changes as they occur.
  • Assist in the review of licensee advertising campaigns prior to release in consultation with other division resources.
  • Consult with industry members to answer inquires on legality of advertising and promotional business practices and activities in Washington in coordination with division command.
  • Develop materials and provide training to our regulated industries and the public on advertising rules.
  • Engage other divisions in developing materials and ensures agency-wide consistency.
  • Speak or present in public forums.

• Recommend, assist with creating, and coordinate updates to advertising rules
  • Recommends and initiates changes to policies and/or RCWs and WACs to Chief for Board consideration and approval as needed.
  • Writes summaries and analysis of rules changes and pending legislation to advise management on potential impacts. Obtain legal opinions of rules changes as necessary.

• Monitors advertising practices in the marketplace
  • Proactively searches for non-compliant advertising practices online and through social media and refers them to the appropriate enforcement officer for action.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of advertising practices and trends in the current marketplace.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree involving major study in public or business administration, communications, writing, journalism, English, or closely allied field

AND

• One year of experience of experience researching laws and regulations and evaluating cases for compliance with departmental standards and legal requirements.

OR

• Experience researching laws and regulations and evaluating cases for compliance with departmental standards and legal requirements may substitute year-for-year for education.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
• Must successfully pass a criminal history and fingerprint background check.
• Must successfully pass a credit check

Preferred/Desired Competencies:

• Strong management, leadership, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Knowledge of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor product laws (RCWs and WACs)
• Experience and ability to understand and accurately interpret laws and rules
• Ability to analyze, problem solve, and effectively communicate, both, verbal and written.
• Experience in developing advertising and promotional materials or knowledge of advertising techniques.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Capable of assisting employees with complex reviews and serve as subject matter expert in assigned workload
• Ability to travel
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to communicate difficult messages with empathy
• Be comfortable in high pressure, quick deadline situations

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to manage high volume of work flow
• Ability to review material within the confines and structure of an organized database system
• Excellent management and project coordinating skills
• Experience public speaking, or providing formalized training classes

Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED.

IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following, failure to do so WILL result in your application being disqualified:

1. Completed on-line application
2. Resume, detailing experience and education as it relates to the position
3. Letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position
4. Three to four professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with
current contact numbers and email addresses.

**A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.

The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment. Typing "see resume" for answers to the supplemental questions will not be accepted.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Other
Applicants for employment with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board should also be aware of RCW 66.08.080, which states in part: "No employee of the board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of liquor sold under this title, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of liquor, other than the salary or wages payable to him in respect of his office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with such business.

RCW 69.50.351, no member of the state liquor and cannabis board and no employee of the state liquor and cannabis board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the producing, processing, or sale of marijuana, useable marijuana, or marijuana-infused products, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of marijuana, useable marijuana, or marijuana-infused products other than the salary or wages payable to him or her in respect of his or her office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with the business.

As a condition of employment, the candidate accepting this position will be required to comply with the Union Security clause contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington and the union. This means that, as a condition of employment the candidate must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are put into pay status.

WSLCB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email hrjobs@lcb.wa.gov or call (360) 664.1636. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.