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AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

TitleProgram Analyst 2 (Cannabis) - VID 178302

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave.

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Research Scientist 3 and the general direction of the Deputy Director of Public Health and Education, the Program Analyst 2 (Cannabis) provides critical support for both the Health & Scientific Affairs team and the agency at large conducting research and analyses to inform evidence-based policies and to evaluate those policies. The Program Analyst 2 (Cannabis) serves as a team lead for multiple projects, such as the development of regulatory packages, public education materials, or licensee guidance. The Program Analyst 2 (Cannabis) will support OCM management in implementing policy, regulations, and other process improvement projects along with supervising lower-level staff.

Duties may include but not be limited to:
• Manage projects to develop OCM policy on public health and safety issues, including conducting research into current evidence, using data to inform policy, and incorporating best practices to support policy implementation.
• Research public health policy options and make recommendations to leadership as to how to implement evidence-based practices in cannabis policy.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating public health initiatives. This includes the development and maintenance of project workplans, as well as the identification and facilitation of barriers that may impact project timelines.
• Evaluate OCM policies, including their impact on public health and safety and policy implementation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for cannabis-related health policy and outcomes.
• Serve as cannabis public health liaison with stakeholder groups, other governmental entities on a local, State, or federal level as well as other units within the Office of Cannabis Management.
• Supervise staff within the Unit and perform a full range of administrative duties related to supervision, record keeping, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience* in a cannabis, industrial hemp, medical marijuana, agriculture, environmental, public health, public safety, or economic development analyst position where primary responsibilities were policy or programmatic quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and/or communications.

*Substitutions: a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, agriculture science, horticulture, plant sciences, data analytics, urban studies, communications, public health, public safety, or a related field may substitute for four years of the non-supervisory experience. A master’s degree in the same fields as bachelor’s may substitute for an additional year of the non-supervisory experience.

Additional Comments NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

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.

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

Name Human Resources/AS

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 ApplyingPlease 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.