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AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

TitleProgram Analyst 1 (Cannabis) - VID 196596

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 25%

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

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will work within the Regulatory Compliance unit in the Operational Analytics group and work closely with the Licensing, Enforcement and Quality Assurance units to report any violations or suspicious activity of cannabis licensees.

Duties:
• Provide research, analysis, and input on legislative and regulation development and industry guidance.
• Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
• Evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures for deviations or deficiencies in policy and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor compliance of licensed or registered organizations with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; conducts inspections; audits books and records for discrepancies in inventory, pricing, or other aspects of regulatory compliance; prepares written correspondence summarizing audit findings.
• Utilize Department systems to assist with registration, monitor compliance, and analyze data.
• Conduct research and make recommendations for enhancements to the program based upon data analysis.
• Collaborate with section staff to develop guidelines, policies, and procedures and develop alternatives/strategies for programs, both internally and externally on a statewide level.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of seed-to-sale tracking software and other technology used to monitor compliance of registered organizations and AU licensees.
• Serve as a liaison with industry, associations and governmental entities.
• Collaborate with section staff to develop program goals and plans for implementation and prepare special studies and reports.
• Collaborate with section staff to develop and conduct training in targeted areas and best practices.
• Compile and make recommendations on metrics and Key Performance Indicators for the management of risk and compliance.

Minimum Qualifications Six 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: A 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.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments • Travel may be required (approximately 25%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

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/AS

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 resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.