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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 03/19/25</p> <p>Applications Due04/03/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID183114</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management</p> <p>TitleProgram Specialist 2 Cannabis (NY HELPS) - VID 183114</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary Grade23</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Contingent Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 30%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8 AM</p> <p>To 5 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12226</p> <p>Duties Description Reporting to a Program Specialist 3 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) will be responsible for overseeing and participating in inspecting, auditing, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the region assigned. The Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis) position will perform licensee inspection of physical facilities, monitor 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.</p> <p>Duties include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Serve as subject matter expert. </li><li>Review and approve standard operating procedures, checklists, and other documents pertaining to the cultivation, processing, manufacture, distribution, transport, dispensing, delivery, and sale of cannabis. </li><li>Review enacted legislation to determine the impact on unit operations and meet with management to determine needed changes and solutions for implementation. </li><li>Take the lead in implementing new regulations, legislation, and work process improvement initiatives to Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis). </li><li>Maintain and update policies and procedures and work with staff to disseminate communications in an accurate and timely manner. </li><li>Perform internal controls testing of unit functions to ensure that all procedures are being performed accurately and efficiently and recommend additional security and changes as needed. </li><li>Coordinate and supervise compliance checks of applicants, licensees, and permit holders. </li><li>Develop tools and resources that reflect the most current and innovative information on methods for reducing cannabis related harm including brochures, fact sheets, manuals, posters, training curricula, videos, bulletins, and podcasts that span all aspects of public health and harm reduction for medical, adult-use and cannabinoid hemp. </li><li>Work with staff to develop messages for at-risk and vulnerable populations. </li><li>Work with other State agencies, such as the Department of Environmental Conservation, Department of Agriculture and Markets, Department of Tax and Finance, Department of Health and Division of the Budget, on issues related to cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, transporting, dispensing, and selling of cannabis. </li><li>Perform a full range of supervisory responsibilities. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications This title is also 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:</p> <p>Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree or higher and three years of professional experience in a regulatory compliance/oversight entity that included 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.</p> <p>Applicants may 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 21 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.</p> <p>Additional Comments • Travel may be required (approximately 30%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Notes:</p> <ul> <li>There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. </li></ul> <p>At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Human Resources/AS</p> <p>Telephone 518-473-5282</p> <p>Fax 518-486-1631</p> <p>Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM</p> <p>31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12242</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingPlease 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.</p>