Job Information
State of Minnesota Cannabis Inspector in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Cannabis Inspector
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate OR State Program Administrator, Senior
Agency: Office of Cannabis Management
Job ID : 80379
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/20/2024
Closing Date : 09/26/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Office of Cannabis Management
Division/Unit : Compliance & Enforcement
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes
State Program Administrator, Intermediate Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / annually
State Program Administrator, Senior Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : MAPE (Minnesota Association of Professional Employees)
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is currently hiring multiple Cannabis Inspectors to ensure public health and safety are maintained and to enforce state laws, rules, and regulations related to cannabis business.
This is a hybrid telework position for residents of Minnesota with the telework schedule based on the business needs of the unit and supervisory discretion. Many days are spent in the field performing inspections.
A successful incumbent in this position will be able to:
Complete inspection duties in accordance with established policies and procedures in order to meet program goals and requirements.
Provide education, direction, training, and technical assistance to cannabis industry stakeholders.
Schedule inspection and site visits and document inspection findings
Evaluate complaints to determine appropriate next steps and investigate complaints in a timely manner.
Identify non-compliant practices and products and take the appropriate risk-based enforcement actions consistent with applicable laws and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
One (1) year of experience performing inspections or investigations AND enforcement activities for a county, state, or federal regulatory program. Enforcement activities typically require legal jurisdiction or authority such as assessing fees or fines, removing products from shelves, writing citations, making arrests, or shutting down service providers or businesses.
The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment
Excellent communication skills sufficient to effectively deliver complex information to a variety of audiences
A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various locations throughout the state
To be considered for the State Program Administrator, Senior classification, applicants must have at least three (3) years of experience performing inspections or investigations AND enforcement activities for a county, state, or federal regulatory program. In addition, applicants must also demonstrate:
Ability to lead, train, and evaluate the work activities of employees
Skill in training and guiding the work assignments of employees
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of MN cannabis laws and regulations
Experience in the cannabis, hemp, or other county, state, or federally regulated industry
Experience providing education to adult learners and using plain language
Experience working with law enforcement
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment reference check
Conflict of interest review
Criminal background check
The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.