Salary : $90,096.00 - $121,176.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-0518-06096
Department: Liquor and Cannabis Board
Division: Information Technology Services
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
DescriptionWSLCB Vision Safe communities for Washington State
Mission Promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws
This recruitment is open until filled. First review of applications will be August 10th, please submit an application on or before August 9th. The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible. This position is currently eligible to telework. This position will be required to work in the office at least 1 day per week. This may change based on business needs.
Who we are The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance.
We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business-initiated process improvement.
Our commitment to DEIBThe WSLCB strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)in all aspects of our work. This includes a commitment to our workforce and external stakeholders. It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive environment that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace and in the community we serve. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees and those we serve feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background, or beliefs. As a WSLCB team member, you will have opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as, Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, , , , , and ; ; and .
Your opportunity at a glanceThe Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) Information Technology Services Division is announcing an exciting opportunity for an
IT Data Management - Journey locatedin
Olympia, WA. This position reports to the IT Operations Manager in the WSLCB's Information Technology Services Division (ITSD).
The journey-level Database Administrator (DBA) is the technology professional responsible for all functions related to database development, storage, security, and retrieval within the WSLCB. This position works independently and proactively collaborates with members of the application support teams, infrastructure, product management, business subject matter experts and project teams.
This journey-level DBA develops, installs, tests, troubleshoots, stabilizes, safeguards and continuously improves all WSLCB's integrated data systems, which includes Microsoft SQL Server and other data management platforms, as required hosted in Azure and AWS cloud environments, as well as on-premise virtual environments. This position is critical to providing accurate, consistent, and efficient data to inform licensing, enforcement and tax collection responsibilities of the agency.
The incumbent will create, monitor, maintain and document database installations, architecture, processing, balancing, and decommissioning. Perform typical system administrative activities such as database creation, backup, restore and issue resolution. Ensure high availability, security, and optimal performance by following established standards, procedures, and automation practices. Work includes building and executing SQL and cloud-native scripts to manage and modify data, collaborating with vendors and team members on performance and scalability improvements, and leading initiatives for physical data modeling and architecture design across hybrid infrastructures.
Problems may be of an urgent and critical nature, requiring work to be done beyond scheduled working hours to bring systems back online. The DBA works collaboratively with numerous cross-functional teams. The incumbent must independently plan and execute the evaluation of new data initiatives, which include but are not limited to upgraded versions and integration with additional enterprise systems.
Paramount to the mission of this position is the stewardship of data stored in agency systems, hosted both internally and externally, by providing data analysis and documentation for data migration efforts from various systems as well as safeguarding and securing that data. This position is required to independently apply journey level technical knowledge to evaluate and resolve complex tasks.
If you have an interest in providing technical leadership and strategic direction for the technologies, standards, processes, and architectures for the Agency enterprise data analytics hub, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the WLSCB team!
WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including: - A comprehensive (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)
- Paid
- (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis - all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)
- Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee's career development with the WSLCB)
- Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning)
- A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
- - confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees
- Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
- Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)
- Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work.
- Free parking
Duties Some of the duties you will perform are:
- Manages the day-to-day operations of agency databases; Installs, Patches, upgrades and maintains the system health for the database servers and related services.
- Defines and implements enterprise data management strategy and standards, builds database schemas and structures based on customer needs and standards.
- Conducts data modeling techniques and methodology development. Produce entity relationship diagrams for existing databases. Conducts physical schema design of table spaces, rollback segments. and data files.
- Supervise and coordinate cross-divisional collaboration to establish and maintain consistent data governance practices, including data categorization, storage, and classification.
- Manage the development and maintenance of the agency's enterprise data catalog, including metadata, storage locations, Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) security classifications, and governance documentation.
- Installs, configures and maintains database management systems software and related services in cloud and on-premise environments.
- Monitoring data systems and environments for issues, including issues with disk space, proper execution of scheduled jobs, potential performance issues, and operating system and server patches.
- Communicate application problems and issues to key stakeholders, including product management, systems and business analysts, application support, developers, and management.
- Maintains, monitors, and conducts performance tuning of databases. Analyze and plan for anticipated changes in data capacity requirements. Ensures security of data systems by auditing permissions. Evaluates Security Auditing and Maintaining server & DB permissions.
- Manage changes to database related DNS, DHCP, Active Directory and Group policies. Ensures data recovery, maintenance, data integrity and space requirements are met for physical database through formulations of policies, procedures and standards to ensure effective data management enterprise wide.
- Deploy requested database structure and data changes as needed by development staff to enable them to more readily service their customers. Develop and maintain SQL Jobs based on maintenance tasks as well as tools and requirements of Application Support, Development, and Data Users.
- Troubleshoots and resolves database integrity issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues, and security issues. Conducting Root Cause Analysis and develop SOP documents accordingly. Plan, coordinate and execute data conversions and migrations between different platforms and servers.
- Responsible to design, implement and test backup and recovery of databases to ensure continuity of operations; participate in DR when necessary.
- Aid in development of agency-wide business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and maintain current knowledge of plan executables.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:Five (5) years of professional experience within the last seven (7) years, in SQL programming, experience with entity relationship modeling and notation, or database report development. Experience includes but not limited to independently analyzing, designing, implementing and maintaining databases, and experience with data extraction and transformation (e.g. ETL). Education or experience in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or closely related field; or completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in computer programming and database design, database administration, data administration or data analysis.
ANDWorking level knowledge and experience in the following:
- Administering, including installing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2022 and above.
- Of troubleshooting and problem resolution of computer systems applications or databases.
- In administering Microsoft SQL Server, including installing, configuring and supporting SQL Server (2022 and above).
- In administering different data management platforms, including installing, configuring and support.
- Of Active Directory with specific focus on user and group permissions.
- With SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Microsoft Fabric and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and PowerBI.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications: - Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
Required Equity Competencies:The ability to take action to learn and growThis equity competency identifies people who are curious about themselves and others, who take responsibility for knowing their own strengths and weaknesses, and who use their learning to make government programs and processes more efficient and effective to serve all in Washington.
The ability to take action to meet the needs of others This equity competency identifies people who are flexible, adaptable, customer-service focused, and willing and able to empathetically respond to the unique needs of the people they work with and serve.
Competencies: Proactive issue identification, communication, and resolution: Be proactive with respect to identifying potential issues in advance, communicating them to others, and seeing them to resolution/completion. This will mean coordinating and communicating with peers, other teams, customers, and vendors to research and come up with solutions as well.
Research and Ideation: Do adequate research prior to conversing with peers, vendors, and customers and be able to bring ideas to the table that are on topic, innovative, cost-effective, and align with Division and Agency values.
Self-starter: Take immediate ownership of issues that arise and see them to completion. Collaborate and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure solutions to issues will meet business needs.
Flexibility/Adaptability: Be open and aware of changes. Be able to learn from failures. Be able to identify issues and work around them or escalate them.
Continuously understanding, enhancing/improving Customer Experience: Be hyper-aware of the customer and their experience. Seeing things from the customer's perspective. Always asking how this will affect a customer's experience and if there is a better way to resolve an issue for the customer to continue to do their job.
Seek Clarity: Always ask clarifying questions when first given and during assignments so that expectations are met. Ask questions at meetings when necessary so that there is an understanding of what is being said.
Analyze and Innovate: Be mindful of how solutions that are brought to the table will align with agency values and impact the agency/division/section financially and reputational. Be able to adapt new or existing solutions to strategically meet goals.
Accountability: Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness necessary to achieve excellent results. With little oversight; develop innovative solutions to a variety of issues. Make timely decisions although faced with limited data or resources. Accept own role when expectations are not met, and respond quickly to resolve issues with others.
Build and Maintain Relationships: Earn the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers and customers through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions. Build and maintain working relationships characterized by mutual acceptance and cooperation. Contribute to an environment that honors diversity, and uses diverse perspectives to meet the agency's mission and goals.
Effective Communications, General: Convey clear, timely, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others. Effectively express ideas and information through the written and spoken word using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader or audience ("plain talk"). Keeps supervisor and co-workers informed while sharing complete and accurate information with others to include staff and people outside the organization. Practices active listening by concentrating on person or caller; listens without interrupting; and asks questions to clarify and verify information.
Effective Communications, Writing Skills: Composes clear, straightforward, and technically correct documents. Proofreads and edits information to improve clarity, organization, content, and correcting errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling. Independently compose written responses to emails and letters from customers answering questions, providing information, and/or explaining decisions made regarding eligibility for services or compliance with rules. Extract and compile data to prepare narrative, statistical or other reports for review, analysis, documentation, etc. (e.g., financial, payroll, labor distribution, purchasing, inventory, registration, patient or student information)
LEAN: Actively pursue opportunities for problem solving and continuous process improvement, participate in team huddles, and promote program priorities and results.
Serving Customers: Build and maintain internal and external customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the Liquor Control Board, develop innovative ideas that provide solutions to our customers' challenges.
Safety: Understand and follow agency safety policies and other standards established to maintain a safe work environment. Carefully organize your personal workspace to minimize the likelihood of accidents. Report all injuries, accidents or hazards to your supervisor immediately.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we
encourage you to apply. At the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
Supplemental InformationHOW 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:- Completed online application.
- Current Resume.
- Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.
- Three professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.
**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.
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 cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-infused products, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of cannabis, useable cannabis, or cannabis-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.
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from job seekers with diverse backgrounds. Honoring diversity, equity and inclusion means that as an agency, and as individuals, we are committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. You are welcome to include your name and gender pronouns in your application, to ensure we address you appropriately throughout the application process.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email or call . For TTY service, please call the at 7-1-1 or 1-.
More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
Insurance BenefitsEmployees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
Retirement and Deferred CompensationState Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social SecurityAll state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan ForgivenessIf you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
Vacation (Annual Leave)Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for
exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
Military LeaveWashington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Additional LeaveLeave Sharing
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
Updated 01-07-2026
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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education with a major study in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), or closely related field; or completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in computer programming and database design, database administration, data administration or data analysis?
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above statements apply
02
Please list your degree(s) and major(s) of study.
03
Please check all that apply related to your skill and experience as a DBA:
- Development & Architecture: Database design and schema development from conceptual planning to physical design for scalability, integrity, and performance.
- Backup & Recovery: Designing disaster recovery plans and ensuring point-in-time data recovery in case of system failures.
- Performance Tuning: Monitoring system health, optimizing execution plans, adding indexes, and resolving bottlenecks to keep applications responsive.
- Security & Compliance: Managing user access permissions, encrypting data, and maintaining audit trails to meet regulatory compliance (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA).
- Installation & Upgrades: Deploying new databases, applying software patches, and migrating data across environments.
- Capacity Planning: Monitoring storage usage and forecasting future hardware or cloud resource needs.
- Technical Proficiencies: Advanced knowledge of SQL and Database Management Systems (DBMS) like Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
- Cloud Environments: Provisioned and maintained SQL resources in Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure (e.g. Databricks).
- Scripting & Automation: Using languages like Python or PowerShell to automate routine backups and maintenance tasks, and utilization of SQL agent.
- Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication abilities for collaborating with developers and cross-functional teams.
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Please check all below that you have working knowledge and experience in:
- In administering, including installing, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Windows Server 2022 and above.
- Of troubleshooting and problem resolution of computer systems applications or databases.
- In administering Microsoft SQL Server, including installing, configuring and supporting SQL Server (2022 and above).
- In administering different data management platforms, including installing, configuring and support.
- Of Active Directory with specific focus on user and group permissions.
- With SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and Microsoft Fabric and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and PowerBI.
05
Describe a time you managed a modernization effort that included database migration and ETL mapping?
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How many years of experience do you have in SQL programming, experience with entity relationship modeling and notation, or database report development. Experience includes but not limited to independently analyzing, designing, implementing and maintaining databases, and experience with data extraction and transformation (e.g. ETL)?
- I have at least 6 years of experience
- I have at least 5 years of experience
- I have at least 4 years of experience
- I have at least 3 years of experience
- I have at least 2 years of experience
- I have at least 1 year of experience
- None of the above statements apply
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In support of the question above, describe your experience as it relates to this position. Be specific as to name(s), date(s) of employment, titles/roles, and specific duties performed. If you do not have this experience, please indicate N/A. "See Resume" will be considered an incomplete answer.
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Which of the following statements best describes your professional experience in applications development, including experience in designing, developing, and maintaining applications using industry standard tools and development languages? Required languages at a minimum include Python, SQL, C#, JSON, and PowerShell.
- I have at least 3 years of experience
- I have at least 2 years of experience
- I have at least 1 year of experience
- None of the above statements apply
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Which of the following best describes the amount of your relevant professional experience in analytical data modeling and analysis?
- I have at least 1 years of experience
- I have at least 2 years of experience
- I have at least 3 years of experience
- I have at least 4 years of experience
- None of the above statements apply
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In support of the question above, explain in detail when and how you demonstrated this experience.
11
Which of the following best describes the amount of your relevant professional experience in development and adoption of Azure Integration Services and Power Platform?
- I have at least 1 year of experience
- I have at least 2 years of experience
- I have at least 3 years of experience
- None of the above statements apply
12
In support of the question above, explain in detail when and how you demonstrated this experience.
13
How do you build trust with people whose experiences differ from yours?
14
What steps do you take to challenge your own assumptions?
15
This position is currently a hybrid position, you will be able to telework and are required to work in the office at least 1 day per week. This may change based on business needs. Are you willing to comply with this expectation?
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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status or F1 OPT etc.)? WSLCB is not an E-Verify agency.
17
Are you a current WLSCB employee?
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How did you learn about this job posting?
- Careers.wa.gov
- WSLCB website
- WorkSource
- indeed
- Monster.com
- Handshake
- GovernmentJobs.com
- LinkedIn
- Referred by a WSLCB employee
- Veterans related job board
- Family Member or friend
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If you selected "Referred by a WSLCB employee", please list the name of the employee. If this does not apply, type N/A.
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