Cannabis jobs at State of West Virginia

Nature of Work

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel.
If you are interested in this position, you must apply directly to the hiring agency.
To apply, see "HOW TO APPLY" in the "Other Information" section***

******** This is an EXEMPT position.*********
The Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health serves as the State Health Officer as appointed by the Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. The Commissioner serves at the will and pleasure of the Secretary and shall not be actively engaged or employed in any other business or vocation while serving full time in the duties of the office. The Bureau for Public Health employs approximately 660 employees who are committed to the betterment of the health and well-being of West Virginians. Offices under the Bureau for Public Health include: Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Office of Emergency Medical Services, Office of Environmental Health Services, Office of Laboratory Services, Office of Nutrition Services, Office of Community Health Systems and Health Promotion, Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services, Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health, Office of Medical Cannabis, Health Statistics Center, and Center for Local Health.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as the chief executive, administrative, and fiscal officer of the Bureau for Public Health.
• Promotes the provision of essential public health services to the residents of West Virginia.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs all activities related to the Bureau for Public Health.
• Oversees all offices under the Bureau for Public Health.
• Serves as lead spokesperson on public health issues with news media.
• Directs the response for all statewide public health emergencies.
• Plans, develops, and implements public health policies and programs, including the recommendation of new legislative and policy initiatives.
• Provides expert testimony and guidance to the West Virginia Legislature and congressional delegation on a wide variety of public health issues.
• Serves on various boards, councils, and commissions.
• Enforces state public health laws.
• Provides medical direction for matters related to public health prevention and protection.
• Monitors the administration, operation, and coordination of local boards of health and local health departments.

Additional powers and duties as set forth in West Virginia Code §16-1-6. https://code.wvlegislature.gov/16-1-6/

Minimum Qualifications

The Commissioner shall be a physician licensed or eligible to be licensed under the laws of the State of West Virginia to practice medicine or a person holding a doctoral degree in public health administration. The Commissioner shall have a minimum of four years’ experience in health services administration or a related field. Master of Public Health preferred. The Commissioner must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to administer public health programs, including workforce and budget management, effective communication and experience with media, establishment and implementation of policy, and compliance with legal requirements.

Other Information

Email resumes to Joshua Kirwin at [email protected].
This job opportunity is not in the classified services and is not covered under the Administrative Rule of the WV Division of Personnel. Therefore, online applications are not accepted for this position. Interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as indicated above.

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Nature of Work

Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR)/ Bureau for Public Health (BPH)/ Office of Medical Cannabis/ Kanawha Co. - This position provides support in assisting with reviewing applications for completeness; developing policies, procedures and forms; providing customer support to practitioners, medical cannabis organizations, patients, and caregivers, as permits are issued. Receive payments, record receipt, and submit to Central Fiscal Unit for further processing.
IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You may attach a resume and other documents; however, you should NEVER enter "See Resume" on the application. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
ATTENTION: Applicant MUST VERIFY POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION (DIPLOMAS, DEGREES, etc.), TRAINING, or LICENSURE EARNED pertaining to this position BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE POSTING, if not previously verified. It may ONLY be in the form of a copy of an OFFICIAL transcript or diploma. If you are claiming Veteran's preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. DOCUMENTATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE and you will not be considered for this vacancy. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: [email protected] or by FAX to 304-957-0396, or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
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As a condition of employment, an inquiry into job-related information will be completed which may include, but not limited to, criminal records, abuse registry records, driving records, employment history, and education and training. Failing to cooperate with this process, providing false or incomplete information, and/or discovery of disqualifying information may result in denial of or dismissal from employment or denial of transfer irrespective of when discovered.

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.

Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in paraprofessional or responsible clerical work at a level consistent with the work performed by an Office Assistant III and which required application of state and federal laws and/or guidelines, may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
Areas of Assignment:
Behavioral Health
Community Health
Emergency Medical Services
Environmental Health
Health
Health Facilities Licensure and Certification
Health Planning
Health Promotion
Investigation
Legal
Rural Health
Social Services
Volunteer Services
***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION***

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