Cannabis Jobs in Astoria, OR

Browse 6 cannabis jobs in Astoria, OR in April 2024, at companies like Smooth Roots, Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission, and Mr. Nice Guy, including positions such as Budtender, Dispensary Manager, Liquor Regulatory Specialist (Astoria), and BUDTENDER STORE ASSOCIATE.

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Liquor Regulatory Specialist (Astoria)

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

Astoria, OR

1 year ago

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Initial Posting Date:
08/02/2022
Application Deadline:
08/15/2022
Agency:
Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission
Salary Range:
$4,688 - $7,175
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Liquor Regulatory Specialist (Astoria)
Job Description:
The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is looking to find one qualified candidate to join our Astoria Field Office as a Regulatory Specialist - Liquor Inspector.
We are posting this as an internal and external recruitment opportunity. We will review applications and give preference to qualified candidates in the following order:

Lateral transfer (Current OLCC regulatory specialists looking to change jobs)
Internal Candidates (Current OLCC employees wishing to promote or change jobs)
External candidates (Non-OLCC employees)

Who are we?
The OLCC is the agency responsible for regulating the sale and service of alcoholic beverages, the production and sale of recreational marijuana, the tracking of Oregon Health Authority medical marijuana, and the tracking of industrial hemp products sold in OLCC retail stores. The agency is comprised of three major operational programs; the Distilled Spirits Program, the Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs. The OLCC’s Public Safety Program licenses and regulates businesses in the alcohol and marijuana industry such as manufacturers, bars, restaurants, retail outlets, grocery and convenience stores.
What will you do?
Liquor Inspectors ensure licensees lawfully sell and serve alcoholic beverages. This position achieves this purpose by exercising independent judgment to determine eligibility; by educating, counseling and when necessary applying administrative sanctions. The position requires the exercise of discretion since the work often involves cases that are controversial and and/or sensitive in nature because of critical public opinion about issues such as neighborhood impact, drug and alcohol abuse, and organized crime.
Here are some of the essential duties you will perform:

Manage an active compliance caseload, assess priorities and use discretion to plan scope and direction of investigations.
Analyze and investigate the validity of complaints of liquor law violations
Take appropriate action on valid complaints to ensure licensees comply with liquor on a short and long term basis.
Visit licensed premises to observe activities, both undercover and openly, to assess liquor law compliance and assist licensees with compliance. Perform field inspections to monitor and enforce the liquor laws and rules.
Refer non-liquor related violations/crimes to appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Identify and evaluate causes of non-compliance with liquor laws and designs long and short term compliance building plans for license applicants, licensees and permittees.
Make recommendations to licensees in the development of individualized control plans and monitors and supports these control plans.
Collect, analyze and interpret technical reports of other professional disciplines such as police reports, court reports, and medical treatment reports for information about businesses that will help with compliance decisions.
Analyze licensee business and financial records to detect the presence of unauthorized ownership and organized crime which may cause a violation or ineligibility.
Locate, interview and depose witnesses associated with liquor law violations and assesses their credibility.
Write clear, concise, formal reports on activities, administrative and criminal investigations. Document facts, reasons for conclusions and actions sufficient for use in administrative hearings or in criminal/civil court setting. Assist agency hearings case representatives in administrative hearings process as requested.
Communicate effectively throughout the investigative process to ensure results and findings are understood.
Exercise statutory authority of a peace officer in dealing with people involved in criminal violations of liquor and other related statutes. Issue criminal citations and assists in prosecution as appropriate.
Detect, seize, maintain, control and dispose of evidence.
Interpret, research and apply relevant statutes and rules, case law, attorney general opinions and OLCC policy to relevant facts. Analyze facts to decide appropriate action to gain compliance from licensees and permittees including education and counseling, warnings and notice of violation tickets. Deliver subpoenas, post license suspensions and verify suspensions are served.
Assist in prosecution of administrative violations as requested by and appropriate. Testifies on behalf of the Commission at administrative hearings and court trials.
Plan and conduct minor decoy operations in accordance with agency policy. Operations may be performed alone or with other law enforcement agencies.
Design and present specialized training programs to educate and counsel licenses, permittees, government bodies, law enforcement agencies and the public – in groups or individually – about liquor control laws and policies and corresponding responsibilities.

What do you need to qualify?
Three years of experience conducting investigations of allegations, facts, behaviors, documents, laws, legal precedents and/or other information. This experience must include preparing written reports using individual judgment in developing conclusions or recommendations that are subject to review in court, administrative hearings or comparable formal review process; OR
An Associate’s degree in criminal justice, human or behavioral sciences, business or public administration or other related field AND eighteen months of experience conducting investigations; OR
A Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, human or behavioral sciences, business or public administration or other related field; OR
Any relevant combination of education and experience equivalent to three years.
Examples of experience that may qualify are regulatory compliance investigation; criminal investigation; child welfare investigation or eligibility determination; governmental benefit, business or mail fraud investigation; revenue audits; insurance claims or fraud investigation.
Note: Your application materials must clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications through your prior experience and/or education. Failure to provide this information and qualifications may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.
How to Apply:

Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon Employee) – MUST apply through your employee
Workday
account. In the Worklet, Click on the Career application link, View Internal-Find Jobs, Find the position and select Apply.
External Applicants - Please visit the
State of Oregon job opportunities web-page
to submit your application for the position
Attach a resume.

How are candidates selected?
The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials. Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are really important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Want to Know More? Here’s some additional information:

The salary listed is the Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) qualifying base salary range of a Regulatory Specialist (AL-5733-AA).If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the 6.95% increase.
This position is eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through PERS, as defined by statute.
This position will be represented by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Union, Local 2505.
Regulatory Specialist serve an initial 12-month trial service period.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

Here are some Additional Requirements and Job-Related Information:

Age: You must be at least 21 years of age.
Driving: You are required to drive a State of Oregon vehicle. You will need to have a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record at all times throughout employment.
Background: OLCC will conduct a personal background investigation prior to hiring. This includes a computerized criminal history check, fingerprinting and CJIS Clearance approval by the Oregon State Police. The presence of criminal history could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or termination of employment. This is a SWORN position that requires a complete Electronic Statement of Personal History (eSOPH). The finalist will receive instructions from the Human Resource staff on the eSOPH. The eSOPH background requirements are found in Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR 259-008-0015). To see more information on what’s required in a background investigation, click here.
Medical: The successful candidate must pass a medical (physical) examination.
DPSST Certification: Upon hire (and through employment), the successful candidate must obtain (and maintain) Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) certification. Candidates must attend and successfully complete the OLCC-DPSST Training Academy. The academy is four weeks long and is held at DPSST’s training facility in Salem. You will be required to stay at the facility - except for weekends - for the entire duration of the training. The coursework covers mandatory defensive tactics training, which includes highly strenuous activities such as ground fighting techniques, and baton/OC spray/handcuffing techniques. Strenuous physical exertion/activity may occur during field contacts.

What we offer:

A competitive benefits package
Paid sick and vacation leave, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year.
Part of a small-medium state agency where you can get to know your co-workers.
A workplace that fosters fairness, equity and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity

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You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both required documents didn't attach to your application, please email a copy to recruiter.Unfortunately we will not be able to upload resumes or cover letters after the recruitment period closes.

Veteran's Preference:
OLCC provides veterans preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go here:
https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx
. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those once you’ve submitted your application via a pop-up with a veterans’ preference questionnaire. Please check your workday account email regularly for notices to send documents.
THE OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORK FORCE DIVERSITY.

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Dispensary Manager

Smooth Roots

Astoria, OR

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Dispensary Manager

Smooth Roots

Astoria, OR

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BUDTENDER STORE ASSOCIATE

Mr. Nice Guy

Astoria, OR

4 years ago

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Job Description

Position Summary: We seek outgoing and passionate Budtenders who are looking for long-term employment. Our Budtenders will assist the management team with the activities and operations of the store, while abiding by policies, procedures and operational guidelines. Our Budtenders are responsible for helping customers, checking them out, cash handling and customer service. You must possess the ability to listen well and communicate effectively with various audiences.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for sales and customer experience by maintaining a tidy, safe, and inviting store

environment

Ensure the sales floor is properly stocked and the presence of the store is well maintained

Promote a work environment that is positive, customer-service oriented, and compliant with established policies and procedures

Maintain product knowledge

Greeting customers warmly when they enter

Accurately use and maintain the Point Of Sale (POS) system in person and for placing phone orders

Correct cash handling and discount application

Accurate and timely data entry of patient profiles

Verifying proper paperwork, documentation and ID for customers

Other duties as assigned by the Management Team

Competencies:

Exceptional Customer Service skills

Desire to learn about our products and cannabis therapies

Knowledge of basic computer skills, Point of Sale software and cash management is a plus

Strong attention to detail and a team-player mentality

Fun attitude and strong work ethic

Understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.

Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Must be 21+ years or older

Must have a valid driver's license

Must be willing to take OLCC test for Cannabis Handlers Car

Must be willing to work weekends, days, night shifts

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Experience:

Budtending: 1 year (Preferred)
retail: 1 year (Preferred)
Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

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