Cannabis Compliance Officer 4010001 Jobs

Job Location: This position will be located at 3418 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109. The Domain will be the selected employee's home address.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Compliance Officer regulates licensed and certified marijuana licensees. The Division of Cannabis Regulation is new to the State of Missouri and remains in the building and implementation phase. The successful candidate will be a part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will assist the Division with developing and continuously improving the new regulatory program. The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring marijuana licensees are in compliance with constitutional and program rules by reviewing licensee information, conducting in depth documentation reviews, statewide track and trace system reviews, as well as physical inspections and investigations. Approximately 60 percent of this position will be office work and 40 percent of the work will be in the field.

What you’ll do:

• Work with supervisor and compliance team to develop, communicate, and implement guidance documents and procedures to assist licensees in compliance with the constitution and 19 CSR 30-95.


• In-depth audit and review of licensee plans and documents, including facility wide standard operating procedures, physical security site plans, inventory control systems, waste disposal and other areas of rule for compliance with 19 CSR 30-95.


• Schedule and conduct routine physical inspections for license commencement, annual inspections, and physical changes to a licensee's facility and their operations.


• Prepare, issue and follow-up with inspection reports and guidance.


• Recommend, issue and follow up with notices of violation and other regulatory compliance tools, including identifying necessary remediation steps that ensures future compliance.


• Review licensee requests and provide recommendations to supervisor.


• Provide education to licensees on compliance requirements and changes.


• Respond to inquiries from licensees regarding compliance issues.


• Support the overall success of the Division, including drafting communications and FAQs, procedural development, process improvement, training and assisting peers.


• Conduct in-depth analysis of marijuana product inventory in the statewide track and trace system and at physical locations to ensure compliance with 19 CSR 30-95.


• Conduct assigned investigations; locating, interviewing, and preparing statements, collecting and evaluating pertinent records; obtaining and preparing evidence; preparing detailed investigative reports; facility visits and providing testimony in administrative proceedings.


• Exercise considerable independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receiving general administrative direction.


• Have an in depth knowledge of each assigned facility and inform leadership of important information and provide recommendations based on law, rules and department procedures.


• Maintain information in established systems that is required for compliance purposes on a daily basis.


• Perform related or similar duties as required or assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and,


• Two to four years of relevant experience. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required college education.)


• Reliable transportation to conduct site visits, inspections, and investigations.


• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with many competing priorities.


• Ability to use and mine data systems for the purposes of compliance and investigative needs.


• Ability to organize and manage time efficiently.


• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly and effectively.


• Administrative regulatory experience is highly preferred.


• Ability to adapt to constant program development, change and improvement.


• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and find solutions to new situations on a regular basis.


• Ability to work remotely that includes a work environment that is free of distractions.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Carla Buschjost [email protected] or 573-751-0987

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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