Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) (NY HELPS) - VID 181769

Duties Description Reporting to a Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) position will be responsible for inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the regional area they are assigned to (NYC). The Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) position will perform applicant and licensee inspection of physical facilities, adherence to program regulations, development of guidance documents and statement of findings and other duties ensuring licensees are complying with public health and safety best practices.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Present information on various topics at Office of Cannabis Management meetings.
• Review licenses, conduct inspections, processes renewals, and track and analyze data from entities who wish to obtain or renew licensure or registration to engage in cannabis activity.
• Collaborate with staff in the review of licensee, including conducting inspections renewals, and tracking data from entities who wish to obtain or renew licensure or registration to engage in cannabis activity.
• Serve on a team conducting inspections of licensed entities to monitor compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate licensee standard operating procedures, including environmental impact of cannabis cultivation methods, manufacturing and extraction methods for cannabis processing, product labeling, packaging, and advertising for cannabis products
• Respond to inquiries from applicants, licensed entities and stakeholders reporting complaints or seeking agency assistance.
• Review incoming data, including adverse events, dispensing data, and inventory and sales data to assess compliance or respond to inquiries reported to the agency.
• May perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Review and research licensee information
• Complete on-site inspection reports and findings after inspection completed
• Assist with drafting responses to FAQs and knowledge-based language for shared mailbox responses.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)

This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level

Required experience : regulatory compliance / oversight experience within a regulatory entity with primary (over 50%) responsibility on two or more of the following : accounting and auditing; investigating and / or inspecting regulated entities and facilities; interpreting and explaining policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals; policy analysis and research; surveillance; quality assurance that included evaluating whether projects met / are meeting requirements that included risk assessment; providing professional level economic development products or services; community outreach which included vulnerable populations; negotiating and / or approving contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other administrative control processes. Master's and higher-level degrees will substitute for one year of required experience.

Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments NOTE :

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The Office of General Services provides human resources support for the Office of Cannabis Management. To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM's EEO / AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit : About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov).

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING : Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Downstate : Location Pay of $3,400

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources / CC

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

Salary : $3,400