Cannabis Department Analyst I Jobs

Job Description

This position serves as an analyst in the Marijuana Division within the Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) and reviews and analyzes spreadsheets to produce accurate reports for the Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), formerly known as the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA). This position prepares and updates procedures in accordance with statues and rules to be used by staff in reviewing reports. This position responds to inquiries from attorneys, legislators, clients, etc., that may require in depth research and analysis. This position serves as the communication liaison between BFS and other departments, bureaus, or agencies within the state.
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Required Education and Experience
Education for Departmental Analyst 9-P11
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience for Departmental Analyst 9-P11
Departmental Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Departmental Analyst 10
One year of professional experience.
Departmental Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the intermediate (10) level in state service.
Education and Experience for Departmental Analyst (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Four years of experience as an advanced 9-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
OR
Three years of experience as an E9, E10, or E11-level worker in an ECP Group One classification.
OR
Two years of experience as an experienced level worker in an ECP Group One technician or paraprofessional classification.
OR
Two years of experience as a first-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.
OR
One year of experience as a second-line supervisor in an ECP Group Three classification.

• Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate's degree or two years of college.

Educational Substitution
College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.
Additional Requirements and Information

View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/DepartmentalAnalyst_12505_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and can be worth 25% to 50% of salary depending on wages and benefits.
This page briefly explains some benefits provided under Civil Service rules or union contracts.
Leave Time
Full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year and 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.
Holidays
State employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, just to name a few. State employees also receive Election Day off every other year.
Alternative Work Schedules
Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.
Insurance and Other Benefits
Eligible employees can choose from a variety of health insurance plans, including a PPO, HMOs, and a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA. Other coverage includes vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as tax-deferred Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health, prescription, dental and vision eligible expenses, dependent care expenses, and Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTFB). Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, and long-term care insurance, auto/home insurance, identify theft protection, and legal services. For additional information, visit https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/employeebenefits/new-employee
Paid Parental Leave
Provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from their paychecks.
Retirement
Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match up to 3%. The Office of Retirement Services administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC). New hires can also receive up to a 2% employer match into a Personal Healthcare Fund and a lump-sum credit to a tax-deferred account if eligible. More information is available at the Office of Retirement Services.

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JOB
This recruitment requires a cover letter, resume, references and answers to supplemental questions. Under general supervision, performs responsible administrative, organizational, systems, budgetary, statistical and other analysis and staff support related to a department, division, or specified program within a department, performs paraprofessional development, implementation and administration of department/program policy and procedure; and may provide day-to-day and project supervision to administrative support staff as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the fully-competent level in the department analyst series, responsible for difficult analytical work in varied department and program support areas. Projects may include statistical analyses, operations support, policy, procedure and budget development, or other areas specific to the assigned department. Incumbents may provide day-to-day and project supervision to administrative support staff, and may have specific program responsibility. Incumbents are expected to exercise independent judgment in selecting study approach and analytical techniques, and in making sound recommendations. This class is distinguished from lower level administrative support positions in that the latter performs analysis and policy development, which substantially impact department or program operations.

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The Position

This recruitment is for temporary, non-benefited, extra-help work ONLY. Do not apply if you are not willing to accept temporary, extra-help work. Departments may hire extra-help employees for a limited period. Extra-help is temporary employment generally not to exceed six (6) months unless seasonal, intermittent, or on-call. Extra-help employment may last up to one (1) year when hired to work on a specific project. Extra-help employees are paid only for the hours worked and are not entitled to benefits, property rights (seniority), or promotional preference. As an extra-help employee, there is no guarantee of regularly scheduled hours or continued employment. Interested applicants and current extra-help employees interested in permanent positions with the County must apply for those positions during open recruitment. The current vacancy is in Ukiah. Positions in this classification may perform duties associated with the Mendocino Medical Cannabis Cultivation Compliance program.
Performs a variety of responsible, complex, professional, administrative, and analytical functions associated with various projects, and/or specialized areas or programs within County departments.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct analytical studies unique to department or area of assignment that may include administrative and operational activities, fiscal operations, budget preparation and control, equipment usage, staffing patterns, work flow, space utilization, office automation, facilities, contract, personnel management, etc; design data collection systems; collect and analyze data from a variety of sources, including departmental and external records, reports, documents, informational surveys, and contracts; develop and present written and verbal reports and recommendations for appropriate action based on an analysis of gathered data.
  
• Develop various budgets, reports, or recommendations based on analysis of data collected, including impact on service levels and operations and/or information required by funding source; assist in the development of fiscal procedures; control specific departmental purchases and expenditures; review financial data on an ongoing basis to assure conformance with established guidelines; may conduct cost/benefit studies and recommend changes to procedures or operations.
  
• Recommend and establish contract forms and procedures; develop, review, and make recommendations concerning bid proposals and agreements; interpret contract terms and monitor adherence to contracts; recommend solutions to contractual problems.
  
• Research operational and fiscal requirements for specific grant proposals; prepare grant applications and all subsequent follow-up documentation; recommend and monitor procedures for grant implementation; monitor and analyze expenditures to ensure compliance; track revenues and reconcile grant funds with audit information.
  
• Review work methods and systems to determine possible modifications to increase service efficiency and effectiveness; develop and recommend various policies and procedures; develop written procedures to implement adopted policies and new or changed regulations, or to clarify and describe standard practices; design forms to expedite procedures; coordinate publication and dissemination of such material.
  
• Research, modify, and adapt available computer software; write or coordinate development of data processing applications to meet operational needs.
  
• Serve as liaison with clients and representatives of private businesses, State and/or Federal agencies, and other County departments to coordinate special projects, provide specified administrative services, represent the department in the development of (or change in) programs and regulations, or to gather information and insight for use in assigned studies or management decisions.
  
• Review present and pending legislation to determine effect on departmental organization or programs, and present recommendations in verbal or written form.
  
• Prepare a variety of reports, records, correspondence, and other documents.
  
• Participate in meetings and present requested and independently gathered data to assist managers in making operational and administrative decisions; may provide staff support to committees, commissions, and task forces of the County.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience:

Depending upon area of assignment, related education and experience, and knowledge skills and abilities required may be specific to an assigned area such as fiscal, programmatic, or related to a specific field such as Public Health, Mental Health, etc.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Management, Statistics, or other field related the listed duties; OR, experience performing related paraprofessional duties that include providing program management recommendations may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Operations and functions of county government, including structure and organization.
  
• Modern principles, practices, and trends in Public Administration as pertinent to area of assignment.
  
• Applicable laws, ordinances, and legislation.
  
• Principles, practices, and political implications of decisions regarding budgeting, fiscal management, personnel, and/or contract management.
  
• Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentation. Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
  
• External governmental bodies and agencies related to area of assignment.
  
• General office procedures, policies, and practices, as well as knowledge of computers and other general office equipment and associated software.
  
• May require knowledge specific to area of assignment, such as fiscal, staff development, training, health, or program related.

Skill in:

• Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
  
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
  
• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
  
• Analyzing and resolving administrative situations and problems.
  
• Interpreting applicable legislation and litigation.
  
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
  
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.
  
• Understanding, interpreting, and communicating complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
  
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal staff, clients, and other departmental staff in order to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
  
• Operating and routine maintenance of general office machines such as computers, typewriters, copiers, facsimile machines, telephone systems, etc.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Identify problem situations, gather and analyze relevant data, establish priorities of action based upon such analysis, and take appropriate steps to incorporate such priorities.
  
• Present appropriate facts and recommendations in written and oral form.
  
• Read and interpret a variety of documents.
  
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables where only limited standardization exists.
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, to reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear.

Selection Procedure

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
  
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference "see résumé" will be rejected as incomplete.
  
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
  
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
  
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
  
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
  
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
  
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
  
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed with those judged most qualified progressing further in the selection process. Based on the number of qualified candidates, a Qualifications Appraisal may be administered.
Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.234.6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known. You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request.
Special Requirements: Employment with the County may require the successful completion of a pre-employment background and/or medical examination and may include drug screening and/or fingerprinting.
This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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