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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/24/25

Applications Due11/03/25

Vacancy ID201173

NY HELPNo

AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

TitleLicensing Services Clerk - VID 201173

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitASU - Administrative Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $25.10 to $25.10 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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 New York

Street Address 59 Maiden Ln, 38th Floor

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10038

Duties Description The incumbents of these positions will work in the Licensing Section of the Operations Unit and will process licensing applications and renewals and answer basic questions related to the licensing application process. The incumbents will review applications to verify authenticity, acceptability, and accuracy of documents submitted.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:
• Answer written, telephone, or face-to-face questions related to the licensing process and requirements for prospective applicants and the general public.
• Review applications for completeness and follow up with applicant to correct any deficiencies.
• Elevate questionable applications or documents to a supervisor or appropriate unit area.
• Read and interpret rules and regulations governing the license and issuance process.
• Search records to determine the license status and history of individuals and corporations. Provide information to applicants as requested.
• Assist applicants in completing and submitting applications.
• Electronically preserve documentary records as needed; maintain records for the required retention periods and then purge outdated records.
• Complete other special tasks, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications There are no education or experience requirements.

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 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.

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