Compliance Officer- Advanced (RLD #10116005)

$23.07 - $36.91 Hourly

$47,989 - $76,782 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 65

Posting Details

The Cannabis Control Division provides efficient licensing, compliance, and regulatory services to ensure the safe production, testing, sale, and consumption of commercial and medical cannabis by ensuring that licensed individuals are qualified to provide services in the cannabis industry. The Division issues licenses to cannabis producers, microbusiness producers, integrated microbusinesses, manufacturers, retailers, consumption areas, vertically integrated establishments, couriers, and testing and research laboratories. Additionally, the Division works in concert with the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Engineer, Environment Department, other state agencies, tribes and pueblos to assist applicants to get licensed and assure compliance with all applicable state and local laws.

Why does the job exist?

The position will work collaboratively with the Division's Compliance Manager, Compliance Officers, Investigator and Legal Staff to ensure compliance with the Cannabis Regulatory Act and Division Rules by conducting on-site inspections of all licensed facilities. This position will educate and work with licensees to help them correct any violations, refer matters concerning repeat or serious violations for investigation and/or disciplinary action.

How does it get done?

Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Conduct on-site inspections of cannabis producer, manufacturer and retailer establishments licensed by the Division; prepare inspection checklists; issue notices of violations and assure compliance with corrective action plans; maintain and update inspection tracker, licensing database and track and trace software; collect samples of cannabis or cannabis products for necessary testing; assist with investigations; present for witness testimony during administrative disciplinary hearings; provide customer service and other duties as assigned.

Who are the customers?

Our customers are licensed individuals, establishment owners or applicants from the cannabis industry and members of the public who are dependent on, or have an interest in the products and services the cannabis industry provides.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a purpose driven professional who is motivated and resourceful. The successful candidate must understand priorities and demonstrate the ability to proactively anticipate needs, deescalate difficult situations while providing exceptional customer service, drive improvements, complete tasks and projects with a thorough attention to detail, multi-task, and work independently. Exceptional organizational skills are required, strong communication (writing and verbal) and interpersonal skills are a must. Additionally, the candidate must be flexible and adaptable for extensive travel throughout the state.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and two (2) years of experience in investigations, regulation, policy, statutory, and/or contract compliance. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 6 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 4 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 6 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience 4 Master's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License and must successfully pass an applicant background check

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office and field setting; extensive personal computer and phone usage; long periods of sitting, standing and driving; occasional overnight in-state travel; and exposure to cannabis, cannabis products, UV Lights, pesticides, allergens, flammable chemicals, and various weather conditions.

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Agency Contact Information: Laura Romero Halama (505)476-4583. Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.