This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level** based on their experience and education.

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.

**Program Specialist 1 Cannabis level requirements:
• Program Specialist Trainee 1 Cannabis (equated to SG-13): bachelor or higher degree.
• Program Specialist Trainee 2 Cannabis (equated to SG-14): bachelor or higher degree and one year of required experience.
• Program Specialist 1 Cannabis, SG-18: bachelor or higher degree and two years 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 allocated to a Grade 11 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.

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 (Buffalo). 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, process 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 licenses, 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.
• Review and research licensee information.
• Complete on-site inspection reports and findings after inspection has been completed.
• Assist with drafting responses to FAQs and knowledge-based language for shared mailbox responses.
• May perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Additional Comments NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 50%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Appointment to certain positions requires extensive travel within an area of assignment. Appointees may need to operate a motor vehicle or have other means to meet the transportation needs of the job. Travel to areas not serviced by public transportation may be required. If the position requires that you operate a motor vehicle, you must continuously have a driver's license valid in New York State to continue employment. Field work and travel expenses are reimbursed on a fixed schedule. Overnight travel may be required.

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/JHG

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.