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AgencyCannabis Management, Office of

TitleProgram Analyst 1 (Cannabis) - VID 200765

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 50%

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

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Duties Description Reporting to a Program Analyst 2 (Cannabis), the Program Analyst 1 (Cannabis) position will be responsible for inspecting, auditing, researching, evaluating, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the regional area they are assigned to. The Program Analyst 1 (Cannabis) position will primarily perform audits to ensure adherence to program regulations, develop guidance documents, prepare statement of findings, and any other duties to ensure licensees are complying with public health and safety best practices. The Program Analyst 1 may also research and evaluate cannabis products and testing results, administration methods to ensure consumer safety, and compliance with regulations for medical, adult-use, and cannabinoid hemp. Incumbent may also perform inspections of applicant and licensee physical facilities.

Duties:
• Compile information to be shared with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
• Collaborate with staff in the review of licensee information and track and analyze data from licensed entities to ensure 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.
• Review and research licensee information.
• Conduct research and make recommendations for enhancements to the program based upon data analysis.
• Review testing reports and assist in managing and tracking cannabis recalls, quarantines, and product remediations.
• 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.
• Serve on an on-site inspection team conducting inspections of licensed entities to monitor compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with completion of on-site inspection reports and findings after inspection completed.
• 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.
• May perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

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: 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 Operational Needs:
• Travel may be required (approximately 50%), 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/KE

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 to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov 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.