Salary: $102,788.00 - $156,167.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs
Division: DA Bur Prgm Licure
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 38110
Position Number: 50414598
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST11
Bureau / Division Code: 00743000
Bureau / Division: Bureau of Program Licensure
Worksite Address: 2601 North Third Street, 5th Floor
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17110
Contact Name: Larissa Kreiger
Contact Email: [email protected]

THE POSITION

Step into the role of Director for the Bureau of Program Licensure with the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs and help guide important statewide efforts. This position offers the chance to lead dedicated teams that support safe and effective services across Pennsylvania. Your leadership will help strengthen programs that many individuals rely on. Join an agency that values clear direction and strong commitment.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position leads the operations of the Bureau of Program Licensure and guides statewide efforts to support safe and effective drug and alcohol treatment services. As the Director, you will perform the following duties:

• Leadership Oversight: Manage and direct licensing activities for drug and alcohol treatment programs
• Policy Development: Create and refine policies and procedures that support efficient and high-quality operations
• Quality Assurance: Set and maintain evaluation methods to review program performance and identify areas for improvement
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure alignment with Federal, regulatory, and Commonwealth requirements
• Interagency Coordination: Work with other state agencies to improve operations and streamline activities
• Staff Direction: Guide the work of professional and technical staff involved in licensing programs

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 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days per week. 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 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:

• Six years of professional experience administering drug and alcohol or substance abuse programs, including three years in a supervisory capacity, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years of supervisory experience in the administration of drug and alcohol or substance abuse programs.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have at least three years of experience in the administration and/or regulation of program(s) that require field work or home-headquarter staff.
• You must have at least three years of experience supervising staff responsible for monitoring compliance with local, state or federal regulations.
• You must have professional experience with drug and alcohol or substance use disorder programs.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.
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How many years of fulltime professional experience administering drug and alcohol or substance abuse programs do you possess?

• 6 years or more
• 5 but less than 6 years
• 4 but less than 5 years
• 3 but less than 4 years
• Less than 3 years
• None

02

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.
03

Do you possess three or more years of full-time professional supervisory experience administering drug and alcohol or substance abuse programs?

• Yes
• No

04

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.
05

How much graduate coursework have you completed in the behavioral sciences, education, public health, healthcare administration, public administration, nursing or allied health sciences?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 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.

• 30 credits or more
• Less than 30 credits
• None

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Additional Requirement - Do you have at least three years of experience in the administration and/or regulation of program(s) that require field work or home-headquarter staff?

• Yes
• No

07

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.
08

Additional Requirement - Do you have at least three years of experience supervising staff responsible for monitoring compliance with local, state or federal regulations?

• Yes
• No

09

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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Additional Requirement - Do you have professional experience with drug and alcohol or substance use disorder programs?

• Yes
• No

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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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