What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) position at Office of Cannabis Management?
CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES:
Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 11 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.
70.4 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service at the Grade 11 or above AND possession of a bachelor’s degree; AND standing on the Professional Careers Opportunities (PCO).
PCO Candidates: Individuals with a score of 100 or above on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list are encouraged to apply.
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/types/oc/pco-titles.cfm
Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis), SG-18.
GENERAL PUBLIC CANDIDATES:
Individuals who possess a bachelor’s degree or higher AND have 55b/c eligibility are encouraged to apply. If applying using your 55b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55b/c eligibility letter.
PCO Candidates: Individuals with a score of 100 or above on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list are encouraged to apply.
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/types/oc/pco-titles.cfm
Successful completion of a two-year traineeship leads to appointment as a Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis), SG-18.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with staff on development and provision of regulatory guidance and technical assistance to cultivators, processors, distributers, retailers, and all other applicable participants in the Cannabis program.
- Collaborate with staff in the review of applications, including conducting inspections renewals, and tracking data from entities who wish to obtain or renew licensure or registration to engage in cannabis activity.
- Evaluate licensee standard operating procedures, including but not limited to environmental impact of cannabis cultivation methods, manufacturing and extraction methods for cannabis processing, product labeling, packaging, and advertising for cannabis products and assisting with investigating changes in ownership or transfers of the license.
- Serve on a team to conduct inspections of licensed entities to monitor compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidance.
- Respond to written and verbal inquiries from applicants, licensed individual/entities and various stakeholders reporting complaints or seeking assistance from the Office of Cannabis Management.
- Review data, including but not limited to adverse events, dispensing data, and inventory and sales data to assess compliance or respond to inquiries reported to the Office of Cannabis Management.
- Present information on various topics at Office of Cannabis Management meetings.
- Gather and analyze data to evaluate the program impact and adherence to regulations by licensed entities and program participants.
- Research cannabis compliance trends and best practices to make recommendations for program improvements.
- May perform full range of supervisory functions.
- Responsible for regulatory compliance and/or quality assurance activities for all Licensees.
- Participate in the development or implementation of State or Federal regulations that impact the Office of Cannabis Management.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Teams; Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and with a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to formulate office recommendations based upon data analysis.
NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
Location Pay of $3,026.
Salary : $3,026
