Cannabis Industrial Hemp Program Specialist Jobs

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Job Title: Industrial Hemp Program Specialist
Do you want to be part of a new program and implement it from the beginning? If you're a person who likes to research and make recommendations for a new program with the Department of Agriculture and Food, this is the job for you. The Cannabis program is new and needs your expertise in creating policies and rules and working with the public on its recommendations and regulations.
Pursuant to Utah Code §§ 4-41-107 and 26-61a-111, this job includes duties that arise from or directly relate to the Utah Medical Cannabis Act. Duties may require conduct which is in violation of the criminal laws of the United States with respect to the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cannabis. As a condition of employment, candidates who are selected to fill this position will be required to sign an Acceptance of Duties Under the Medical Cannabis Act Acknowledgment Form.
Job Description:
The Program Specialists will play a key role in developing the Cannabis program for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. The Cannabis program will include Medical Marijuana and Industrial Hemp products. Successful candidates will assist in providing information to the public in regards to the rulemaking process, evaluating state or federal statutes and providing recommendations for policy decisions. This position will assist in creating the policy for cannabis products in the state of Utah and will also provide office support for inquiries from the public and facilitate logistics for public meetings around the state. As the program matures, this position will assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the program, training of inspectors and ensure that state policy is compliant with changing statutes on these issues.
Principal Duties:

• Assists the Program Management and policy administrator taking public inquiries.
• Develops and make recommendations for the Cannabis Program.
• Interprets, clarifies, explains and applies agency policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations, etc.
• Analyzes, summarizes and/or reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and/or makes recommendations.
• Develops or modifies rules, policies, or standards, etc.
• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice, and/or facilitates decisions.
• Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; makes recommendations for improvement.
• Develops and implements procedures in response to agency policy, state and federal laws, etc.
• Provides technical assistance on agency issues, services, program(s), and/or computer hardware and software, etc.
• Facilitates the use of research data to improve existing programs and utilization of resources.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience creating and writing rules and policies for Industrial hemp and Medical Cannabis
• Experience regulating and enforcing state policy and procedures
• Experience researching information for a new program
• Comfortable presenting to the public and agency management
• Excellent organizational skills that will handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Effective communication skills
• Detailed oriented

Why You Should Join Our Team:
This is opportunity to make a difference working for the Department of Agriculture and Food. This is an opportunity to make a difference working for the Department of Agriculture and Food. We offer great benefits and a family friendly work life balance.
The Agency:
If you would like to learn more about working for the Department of Agriculture and Food please click here.
Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

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Job Title: Industrial Hemp and Cannabis Program Support Specialist
Job Description:
The Industrial Hemp and Medical Cannabis Program is responsible for ensuring and monitoring compliance of growers, processors, and products related to industrial hemp and medical cannabis.
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food seeks a Program Support Specialist to aide in the management of the Industrial hemp and cannabis programs. The Program Support Specialist will assist the program manager in developing, implementing and monitoring all administrative and fiscal aspects of the Industrial Hemp and Medical Cannabis program and ensures that all administrative aspects of the assigned programs are in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
Pursuant to Utah Code §§ 4-41-107 and 26-61a-111, this job includes duties that arise from or directly relate to the Utah Medical Cannabis Act. Duties may require conduct which is in violation of the criminal laws of the United States with respect to the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cannabis. As a condition of employment, candidates who are selected to fill this position will be required to sign an Acceptance of Duties Under the Medical Cannabis Act Acknowledgment Form.
Principal Duties:

• Provides administrative support.
  
• Monitors agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures and budget projection, etc.
  
• Audits and reviews systems and practices to ensure compliance with procedures, regulations and standards.
  
• Monitors and evaluates contract/contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract; recommends action(s) to correct deficiencies.
  
• Monitors agency contract services; implements controls and standards to monitor the processing and review of contracts.
  
• Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
  
• Monitor, track and follow up on documentation, case files or other assignments to ensure appropriate timelines are met and action completed.

The Ideal Candidate:

• The ability to interpret the strategy of management and the department.
  
• The ability to develop and implement activities
  
• The ability to focus on details, while still seeing a bigger picture.
  
• The ability to supervise staff and allocate resources.
  
• The willingness to work as a team and accept assignments that are not part of normal duties.
  
• Excellent organizational skills.

Why You Should Join Our Team:
The State of Utah has great benefits and the Department of Agriculture and Food is made up of a group of great people with a farmer's work ethic. If you have a passion for agriculture, the Department of Agriculture and Food is the place for you. Industrial Hemp and Medical Cannabis are a new and exciting piece of the State of Utah and our programs are built to support the industries and deliver safe and affordable product to patients.
The Agency:
If you would like to read more about working for the Department of Agriculture and Food please click here.
Example of Duties:

• Provides administrative support.
  
• Monitors agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures and budget projection, etc.
  
• Audits and reviews systems and practices to ensure compliance with procedures, regulations and standards.
  
• Monitors and evaluates contract/contractor performance to ensure compliance with contract; recommends action(s) to correct deficiencies.
  
• Monitors agency contract services; implements controls and standards to monitor the processing and review of contracts.
  
• Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
  
• Monitor, track and follow up on documentation, case files or other assignments to ensure appropriate timelines are met and action completed.Monitor, track and follow up on documentation, case files or other assignments to ensure appropriate timelines are met and action completed.
  
• Be involved in committees to support other employees or agriculture in the state of Utah.
  
• Other tasks as assigned.

Typical Qualifications:

• Evaluate information against a set of standards
  
• Monitor or track information or data
  
• Compose and produce reports, documents and related material
  
• Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
  
• Applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
  
• Read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures
  
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, policies and procedures, etc.
  
• Prepare financial reports and documentation
  
• Operate office equipment
  
• Weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action
  
• Principles, theories, and practices of budget management
  
• Determine how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures
  
• Use automated accounting and/or financial computer systems
  
• Administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, transcription systems, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology
  
• Follow written and/or oral instructions
  
• Plan, organize and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines

Supplemental Information:

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
  
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
  
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).

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