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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/27/23

Applications Due04/11/23

Vacancy ID127090

AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

TitleProgram Analyst 2 (Cannabis) - VID 127090

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

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

Salary RangeFrom $79325 to $100342 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 Avenue, Building 9

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

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

*Substitution: 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. Master’s degree in the same fields as Bachelor’s may substitute for an additional year of the non-supervisory experience.

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will direct and oversee assigned work within the Health & Safety Unit related to the study of cannabis and cannabinoid hemp and its impact on physical and mental health. The incumbent will support the Health, Education, and Research team by leading in the development, implementation, collection, processing, and analysis of surveys, data sets, and databases. Responsibilities will also include supervising staff and collaborating with other units, agencies, external stakeholders, and the medical community.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Provide comprehensive and clear analysis of complex information from the NYS Medical Cannabis Program to be used in publications, presentations, outreach materials, and legislative reports.
• Compile and evaluate relevant cannabis research studies and clinical trials at both the state and federal levels.
• Qualitatively and quantitatively analyze data and interpret results including development of SAS programs, data cleaning, data analysis, and data visualizations. Clean and analyze large data sets.
• Utilize the Microsoft Office, Power BI, Power Query, R Studio (with knowledge of programming in R) to perform assign tasks.
• Develop survey instruments and tools to collect data on assigned projects and studies.
• Coordinate with senior staff, agency partners, and medical providers to identify opportunities to improve clinical research guidelines and regulations and make recommendations supported by quantitative and qualitative data.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new OCM led cannabis research studies and surveys.
• Prepare and write publications, summaries, and reports in coordination with project team.
• Assist with the development and review of research license applications and other reporting requirements by licensed entities.
• Perform full range of supervisory functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

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

Name Human Resources/MH

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.

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