Cannabis Compliance Consultant Olympia Mountlake Terrace 2020 06188 Jobs

Description

WSLCB Vision
Safe communities for Washington State
Mission
Promote public safety and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws.

This recruitment is open until filled. First application review will be December 16, 2020 and thereafter continue on a weekly basis. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible.
To further ensure public safety and in conjunction with our Governor's proclamation of stay home, stay healthy and current guidelines related to COVID-19, interviews at this time will be conducted by video or phone conference as part of our recruitment process.

Who we are
The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. At the WSLCB we pride ourselves on creating the "wow" factor in everything we do. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance. We strive to be a great place to work by fostering a safe, open, inclusive and healthy work environment. We want to ensure that our organization is as diverse and inclusive as our great State of Washington.
We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business initiated process improvement.

Your opportunity at a glance
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is seeking to fill two permanent Compliance Consultant (Administrative Regulations Analyst 3) positions within the Enforcement and Education Division. The locations available for these positions are Olympia (Thurston County) or Mountlake Terrace (Snohomish County), Washington.
As a Compliance Consultant, your job is to help businesses thrive in Washington state's licensed cannabis industry. You will be an expert in the RCWs and WACs that regulate cannabis licensees and offer direct assistance to businesses in translating those rules into compliant business practices. You will be expected to build relationships with the industry and be viewed as a trusted resource dedicated to their success.
A majority of your time will be spent in the field, visiting and consulting with cannabis retail stores, labs, grow operations, and processing establishments within an assigned geographical area. You will be assigned a state-owned take-home vehicle to accomplish the education and outreach responsibilities of your position.
The WSLCB Enforcement and Education Division is committed to integrity, honesty, dedication, a commitment to serve, and public trust. The division's employees carry out their duties with the highest standards of personal and professional ethics. To learn more about the Enforcement and Education Division, follow us on our WSLCB YouTube Channel.
The Enforcement and Education Division is headquartered in Olympia and has four regional offices (Tacoma, Federal Way, Mount Vernon, and Spokane) and seven field offices. The Compliance Consultant positions will be assigned to a regional/field office within any of the Enforcement and Education Division locations. Special note: You must live within 45 miles of an assigned duty station.
WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:

• Training and career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Telecommuting opportunities
• Generous wellness program
• Onsite exercise facility (Olympia office only)
• Active and engaging diversity program
• Organization's commitment to your personal health and well-being.
• Work/life balance.
• Free parking
• A comprehensive benefits package.

Duties

As a Compliance Consultant, you will seek to obtain voluntary compliance through education and outreach. You will independently plan, prioritize, develop, and implement education and community outreach activities that support the cannabis industry. Some of your duties may include complex activities such as planning and/or facilitating workshops attended by industry members, assisting in the development of educational/outreach materials for the cannabis industry, preparing public involvement plans, resolving and establishing a community outreach strategy, and assisting in developing policies and procedures. Your responsibilities will require you to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders such as the Licensing Division and the Enforcement and Education Division's commissioned staff team members.
Further responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide licensee support and education.
• Perform consultation visits, licensee education, and employee training.
• Deliver informal and formal training pertaining to applicable RCWs and WACs to marijuana licensees, managers, and employees.
• Respond to verbal and written inquiries concerning marijuana laws, regulations, and licensing.
• Develops intervention strategies designed to achieve immediate correction and long-term compliance.
• Participates in comprehensive compliance inspections.
• Provide training and delivers presentations to the marijuana industry, outside law enforcement agencies and the general public.
• Conduct pre-schedule field visits to licensed producers, processors, and retailers.
• Schedules and completes an initial meeting in conjunction with an enforcement officer.
• Assist commissioned team members with analyzing and responding to complaints on licensed locations.
• May issue low-level verbal and written warning notices.
• As a result of assisting with an investigation, write reports of findings, create exhibits for hearing, and assist in presenting cases to a board, commission, or administrative law judge.
• Schedule and conduct marijuana final inspections.
• Conduct marijuana license briefings with applicants.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree, in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, police science or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience working with a regulated industry providing education and guidance to industry members on rules and laws with the goal of voluntary compliance.
OR
A combination of college work and the type of experience described above to constitute the equivalent of six (6) years of experience.
OR
A High School Diploma or GED and six (6) years of experience as described above.
OR
One year of experience as an LCB Enforcement Officer.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Must pass a full criminal background check, credit check, fingerprinting, sexual predator check and reference check, as well as a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
• Have the physical ability to:
  • Employ the senses of sight (both day and night), touch, smell, and hearing while performing various job requirements.
  • Walk on uneven ground and over long distances, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs.
  • Use a computer with Microsoft Suite software, including scheduling on a database calendar and using the agency e-mail system.
  
  
• Must be a Washington State resident (or obtain prior to hire) and have permanent residency within driving distance of 45 miles of assigned duty station.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Washington driver's license prior to and during employment free of legal restriction that would require modification of a sate vehicle to comply.
• Successfully complete the LCB Field Training Program.

In addition to the qualifications stated Above, the candidate will also possess the following abilities:

• Able to speak and write in English at a 12th grade level and present information to individuals or in a group setting in a manner that is clear and easily understood.
• Able to effectively communicate with irate or intoxicated people.
• Able to successfully read, understand, and interpret policies and procedures.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience participating in administrative hearings, such as testifying.
• Understanding of the WSLCB scope of regulatory authority and jurisdiction.
• Able to communicate effectively and collaboratively with stakeholders with inherently diverse interests.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and make effective oral presentations for small groups.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate workshops and/or trainings.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict arising from regulatory inspections, while maintaining positive customer service.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY
To begin the application process, you must submit the following, failure to do so will result in your application not considered.

• Completed on-line application.
• Letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position
• Resume, detailing experience and education as it relates to the position
• Three professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with current contact numbers and email addresses.

**A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history, credit check, fingerprinting, sexual predator check and reference check, as well as a pre-employment drug and alcohol test will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Other
Applicants for employment with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board should also be aware of RCW 66.08.080, which states in part: "No employee of the board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of liquor sold under this title, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of liquor, other than the salary or wages payable to him in respect of his office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with such business."
RCW 69.50.351, no member of the state liquor and cannabis board and no employee of the state liquor and cannabis board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the producing, processing, or sale of marijuana, useable marijuana, or marijuana-infused products, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of marijuana, useable marijuana, or marijuana-infused products other than the salary or wages payable to him or her in respect of his or her office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with the business
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
LCB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email [email protected] or call (360) 664.1636. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

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