Cannabis jobs at City of Springfield, MA

Job detailsSalary$57,356 a yearJob TypeFull-timeFull Job DescriptionPosition Purpose/Summary
Responsible for overseeing all of the regulatory compliance of applicable state and local laws and regulations across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and delivery operations of cannabis. This position will keep the Commissioner up to date on all legal and regulatory matters regarding cannabis compliance. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Health Commissioner. No supervision is exercised over other employees
Essential Functions

• Visit food and cannabis establishments and conduct inspections/investigations.
• Evaluate, compile, and write detailed reports with information obtained from inspections and investigations.
• Collect, audit, and file required paperwork to ensure compliance with state and local laws.
• Perform routine audits of compliance processes to assure accuracy and thoroughness of completion with all cannabis establishments.
• Interact with business owners, consumers, property managers, and other stakeholders to educate them on applicable health regulations.
• Provide leadership guidance and trainings to all cannabis establishments.
• Conduct research on emerging public health issues.
• Identify problems and recommend solutions to SDHHS leadership.
• Responsible for implementing policies and procedures in regards to cannabis compliance.
• Serve as a liaison between Commonwealth Cannabis Control commission and the local entity.
• Provide presentations to staff and various stakeholders as appropriate.
• Respond to external requests for information around Cannabis Compliance.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of public and behavioral health systems.
• Impeccable attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to apply complex organizational skills.
• Ability to work independent with confidence in performing high level investigations and managing multiple projects and initiatives.
• Ability to enforce codes and standards with tact and empathy.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, community agencies, and the general public.
• Moderate knowledge of training, facilitation, and public speaking.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and projects to meet deadline.
• General computer and office skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, public health, or a directly related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years’ of related experience conducting investigations in food and/or cannabis establishments.
• Any equivalent combination of seven (7) years of relevant education and experience.

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