StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

TitleProgram Specialist 1 (Cannabis) - VID 126857

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $46529 to $77912 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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 New York

Street Address 59 Maiden Lane, 38th Floor

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10038

Minimum Qualifications 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 Description Reporting to a Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) positions will be responsible for inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the regional area of New York City. The Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) positions 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:

• 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.

Additional Comments 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.

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 ApplyingPlease submit a cover letter and/or resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.