Cannabis Jobs in Augusta, ME

Our leading cannabis company is looking for a highly motivated, positive and compassionate Retail Sales & Service Associate for our Augusta location in Maine. We are excited to offer a $500 sign on bonus and an additional $250 sign on bonus for applicants with valid cannabis industry licensing. The Retail Sales and Service Associate is our customer's first connection when entering our locations and is responsible for many aspects of our customer’s experience. The successful candidate will possess outstanding customer service skills, retail sales experience, constant desire for self-improvement and attention to details.

This entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn and grow with an industry leader from the ground up. We are a full service, alternative medicine boutique that hosts an on-site medical cannabis caregiver, operating in full compliance with state and local law. We also operate adult use cannabis locations in full compliance with state and local law.

Responsibilities and Duties

The main responsibilities of the Retail Sales & Service Associate include interacting, educating, and advising customers face-to-face and on the phone, assisting with inventory, interacting with local service providers and recommending solutions to the customer.

Required Skills

• Outstanding in-person and and phone customer service/sales skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and calmly in a positive and informative manner
• Thriving to perform job duties in a fast-paced work environment
• Demonstrated proactivity, flexibility, adaptability, and multi-tasking
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Skills in accurate cash management and inventory control
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to focus; attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years post-secondary education in a related field preferred

Required Experience

• 2 + years experience in a fast-paced client-service intensive industry—hospitality and retail backgrounds preferred
• Computer operations necessary for running an office/retail center (POS systems; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)
• Basic inventory and cash management skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to spend extended time standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Reliable transportation
• Must be 21 years or older'

'Work Location: Multiple locationsWork Remotely No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass the state required background check?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Maine Driver's License (Preferred)
• IIC (Preferred)
• RIC (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: One location

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Office of Cannabis Policy

Office Associate II

(Repost)

CODE: 6542 PAY GRADE: 13 - $15.85 – $21.93 hourly

OPEN: October 28, 2022

CLOSED: November 11, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position requires significant direct contact with members of the public in person and by phone. The position also performs complex, varied office support tasks often requiring established skill sets which include a solid knowledge of modern office practices and office equipment necessary to perform divergent clerical functions. Responsibilities require independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Create and use varied correspondence formats and compose standard business correspondence.


• Develop and use computerized formats to verify applicant information.


• Examine documents/information, determine facts, detect errors and irregularities and act as authorized.


• Perform routine, secretarial duties such as complete work schedules, sort mail, copy, print, arrange appointments, arrange travel/lodging and review documents to respond to requests.


• Write regular and/or periodic reports.


• Administer and/or process applicable licenses in accordance with set procedures.


• Collect, count, reconcile and/or deposit fees in accordance with set procedures.


• Reconcile funds and perform calculations for reports, refunds.


• Receive and greet visitors and determine customer needs.


• Advise others requesting technical assistance.


• Apply to routine individual cases an explanation and interpretation of applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes and/or documentation requirements.


• May confer with supervisor on workflow of work team members.


• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Licensing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex, varied office support tasks, and 2) the ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, and Office Associate I. *Preference will be given to candidates with strong Excel, Word, and Microsoft skills, experience processing licenses and interpreting policy/procedures, as well as a background in customer service and knowledge of the Medical Use of Cannabis and Adult Use Cannabis Statutes and ALMS system.

You must submit a cover letter and resume’ in order to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,996.70-$12,937.34 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Office of Cannabis Policy
OCP Licensing Analyst

JOB CLASS CODE: 7215 SALARY: $51,521.60 - $69,576.00/Annually

OPEN: October 26, 2022

CLOSED: November 9, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is professional services work performing investigations and processing of adult and medical use cannabis applications and registrations. Responsibilities include researching, collecting, and analyzing diverse information; preparing reports; summarizing findings; investigating complex applications; issuing licenses; recommending applications/registrations for denial; overseeing and training licensing staff; and assisting the Director by making recommendations on operational improvements. Functional direction is exercised over administrative employees. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Specific duties include:

• Evaluate and lead review of new and renewal medical and adult use applications, registrations, changes to plans of record, and changes of ownership or location to determine compliance with program statues and rules.


• Approve medical and adult use licenses and registrations or recommends other actions.


• Conduct background and ownership investigations on large complex applications to document and verify findings of Maine ownership status and compliance to multi-faceted licensing requirements.


• Review reports to ensure assignments are completed effectively in accordance with established licensing policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of program requirements.


• Assist the Director of Licensing with planning, training, and directing the work activities of licensing staff to ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and guidelines.


• Assist applicants in completing forms and filings by providing information, options and timelines, clarifying procedures, and resolving technical problems to aid individuals in applying for licenses and/or filing required documents.


• Conduct fact-finding to gather all facts and information needed to make determinations and/or recommendations on the outcome of applications.


• Analyze information obtained from the Agency Licensing Management System (ALMS) or other similar software to reach logical conclusions and make sound decisions and recommendations.


• Collaborate with internal departments by reviewing and sharing information to identify trends, program gaps, troubleshoot licensing matters, formulate solutions, and recommend operational changes to procedures and/or practices that achieve efficiency goals.


• Collaborate with external entities to ensure compliance with the licensing/registration requirements of other departments, such as Maine Revenue Services, Department of Agriculture, and Maine Department of Health and Human Service, as well as with local municipal governments and the Maine Land Use Commission.


• ther work as assigned by the Director of Licensing.

EXPERIENCE PREFERED:

• Experience with applicable adult use and medical cannabis laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.


• Experience with interviewing and investigative techniques and practices.


• Experience working with licensure and registration processes and standards


• Experience with assessment and monitoring methods, techniques, and practices.


• Experience working with research techniques and practices.


• Experience working with public documents, deeds, titles, contract terminology and filings.


• Experience working with administrative compliance procedures.


• Experience working with applicable computer web-based software and programs.


• Experience establishing strategies and procedures for conducting investigations.


• Experience gathering and extracting pertinent information for cases through oral questioning.


• Experience analyzing the facts of a case, reach logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations.


• Experience preparing and reviewing comprehensive reports of findings.


• Experience abstracting and analyzing complex comprehensive recorded instruments, records, and documents.


• Experience reading, understanding, interpreting, and explaining provisions of laws, major court decisions, and regulations applicable to licensing of adult use and medical cannabis facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, training, and/or experience in conducting investigations, corporate or tax law, contracts, complex corporate structures, and/or business financing arrangements.


• Strong speaking/writing skills and professional aptitudes


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.


• Ability to establish and maintain large caseloads.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preference will be given to applicants with six years or more of combined education, training, and/or experience in conducting investigations, corporate or tax law, contracts, complex corporate structures, business financing arrangements, and/or adult use and medical use cannabis laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80 - $11,942.16 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Office of Cannabis Policy

Office Associate II

CODE: 6542 PAY GRADE: 13 - $15.85 – $21.93 hourly

OPEN: September 26, 2022

CLOSED: October 10, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position requires significant direct contact with members of the public in person and by phone. The position also performs complex, varied office support tasks often requiring established skill sets which include a solid knowledge of modern office practices and office equipment necessary to perform divergent clerical functions. Responsibilities require independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Create and use varied correspondence formats and compose standard business correspondence.


• Develop and use computerized formats to verify applicant information.


• Examine documents/information, determine facts, detect errors and irregularities and act as authorized.


• Perform routine, secretarial duties such as complete work schedules, sort mail, copy, print, arrange appointments, arrange travel/lodging and review documents to respond to requests.


• Write regular and/or periodic reports.


• Administer and/or process applicable licenses in accordance with set procedures.


• Collect, count, reconcile and/or deposit fees in accordance with set procedures.


• Reconcile funds and perform calculations for reports, refunds.


• Receive and greet visitors and determine customer needs.


• Advise others requesting technical assistance.


• Apply to routine individual cases an explanation and interpretation of applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes and/or documentation requirements.


• May confer with supervisor on workflow of work team members.


• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Licensing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex, varied office support tasks, and 2) the ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, and Office Associate I. *Preference will be given to candidates with strong Excel, Word, and Microsoft skills, experience processing licenses and interpreting policy/procedures, as well as a background in customer service and knowledge of the Medical Use of Cannabis and Adult Use Cannabis Statutes and ALMS system.

You must submit a cover letter and resume’ in order to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,996.70-$12,937.34 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Office of Cannabis Policy

Public Service Manager II – Director of Media and Stakeholder Relations

JOB CLASS CODE: MA30 SALARY: $65,790.40 - $89,460.80/Annually

OPEN: Friday, September 2, 2022

CLOSED: Friday, September 16, 2022

- Anticipated Vacancy -

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Media and Stakeholder Relations position within the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) is a senior leadership role responsible for assisting the OCP team with its public information and stakeholder relations responsibilities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to the Director, Deputy Directors, other senior leaders, and the office in coordinating the dissemination of public information.

Serving as the spokesperson for OCP, the right candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to think critically and react accordingly; conduct themselves with professionalism, integrity, and discretion; and possess very strong written and verbal communications skills.

Additionally, the Director of Media and Stakeholder Relations is responsible for interfacing with interested stakeholders on topics related to the office’s work ranging from regulatory standards and requirements to ongoing OCP initiatives. This position also designs and implements strategies for sharing information with other state agencies, industry, the public, and the media in order to facilitate effective and transparent communication.

The work required of the successful candidate is performed with substantial initiative and independent judgment, under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives of OCP and represents a terrific opportunity to join a team that is committed to effectively and responsibly licensing and regulating cannabis establishments in Maine!

Specific tasks include:

• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholder inquiries and maintains a stakeholders’ database.


• Designs, directs and oversees development of stakeholder engagement plans


• Coordinates, directs and responds to inquiries from state, municipal, industry, public health, and public stakeholders and the news media.


• Confers with media representatives and the public in order to create awareness of OCP activities and gather and disseminate information.


• Oversees and manages the successful implementation of the Office’s Cannabis Public Health and Safety Campaign.


• Writes and/or edits news releases, speeches, presentations, newsletters, brochures, reports, scripts, and other informational materials intended to disseminate information.


• Researches selected topics in order to write or provide information for others in writing articles, reports, publications and news releases.


• Arranges news conferences, speeches, appearances, public hearings, and other public-facing events and supports OCP staff in their participation of these events.


• Act as the liaison between OCP and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Cannabis Workgroup, Tobacco Laws Workgroup, and Emerging Tobacco Products/Cannabis Vaping Subgroup.


• Edits and oversees content writing and revisions to the OCP website and serves as OCP web coordinator.


• Produces, edits, and directs OCP social media efforts including written, visual, and live-streamed content.


• Other duties as assigned by the Director, Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives, Deputy Director of Operations, or staff in the Office of the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS).


• Manages and coordinates Freedom of Access Act requests received by OCP.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Creative and practical problem solver with a demonstrated track record of interfacing with a diverse group of stakeholders.

Knowledge and general understanding of Maine’s legislative process.

Knowledge and general understanding of Maine’s administrative rulemaking process.

Familiarity with Maine’s cannabis-related laws and regulations, including the history of legalization of both medical and adult-use cannabis.

Knowledge and expertise in public health-related initiatives, including prevention messaging and behavior change marketing.

Operates with integrity, authenticity, and humility in both personal and professional settings.

Capacity to mobilize individuals and groups behind a common purpose.

Strong written and verbal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences.

Capability to organize, plan, and execute several competing priorities simultaneously.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must support OCP’s mission, vision, and guiding principles, including the development and administration of regulated programs for the cultivation, manufacture, testing, distribution and sale of cannabis to qualifying patients and adult use consumers.
Bachelors’ degree or higher in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field of study.
At least five (5) years of work experience in a communications, public relations, advocacy or government relations function.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:

Experience considering, developing, and implementing policies and regulations which address the needs of a diverse group of stakeholders.

Experience working in the public health-related space.

Experience working with policymakers including executive branch officials, legislative branch members and staff, and municipal and county officials.

Experience in cannabis regulatory structures.

Experience in the cannabis industry.

HOW TO APPLY: Please visit the General Government Service Center at https://www.maine.gov/fps/opportunities/ to apply for this position.

You must submit a cover letter and résumé in order to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,996.70-$12,937.34 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 17.96% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Opening Date: August 16, 2022
Closing Date: August 30, 2022
Job Class Code: 9253
Grade: 23 (Pro/Tech)
Salary: $45,136.00 - $60,881.60 / yr
Position Number: 2000-3598
Position Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.

The Maine CDC Laboratory Accreditation Program is seeking to hire a Cannabis Testing Facility Certification Officer (CTF CO) who will work in collaboration with the Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) to ensure that requirements of 18-691 C.M.R. Ch. 5 - Rules for the Certification of Marijuana Testing Facilities are met.

Cannabis products intended for adult use are required to be tested prior to sale for specified parameters by a cannabis testing facility certified by the program. As the CTF CO, you will verify that the facility meets the requirements of the rule which includes, but is not limited to, the review of method validation data, standard operating procedures, quality system manuals and proficiency test studies. Additionally, you will work in cooperation with the OCP to determine if sample data meets the requirements of the rule, while providing technical guidance and interpretation of the rule to both the OCP and the facility, as necessary. You will be responsible for annual, on-site assessments of the certified facilities, which requires an understanding of analytical methods used for microbiology, organics and inorganics parameters. You will also be required to maintain knowledge of the various forms in which cannabis may be produced and remain current in their understanding of cannabis regulations in the State of Maine.

Core Responsibilities
As the Cannabis Testing Facility Certification Officer, your core responsibilities will include:

• Review of all CTF documentation for initial certification into the program, as well as the annual renewal of certification, within required deadlines.
• Independent on-site assessments of the CTFs and reporting of deficiencies.
• Review of method validation data for certification approval and compliance with regulations.
• Review and management of proficiency test data supplied by the CTFs, including follow-up for studies that do not meet the requirement of the Rule.
• Monitoring the corrective actions of CTFs in response to deficiency reports.
• Routine collaboration with the OCP to verify that facilities are complying with regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

A six (6) year combination of education and/or experience in environmental, biological, physical science, or engineering which includes two (2) years of environmental experience. Qualifying education must include at least 15 credit hours of science or engineering coursework from an accredited educational institution.

Preferred candidates will also have:

• Knowledge, background and experience with microbiological sample analysis


• Knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment, instruments and terminology


• Knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry


• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures


• Knowledge of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 17025 standards


• Knowledge of Standard Methods and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and United States Geological Survey (USGS) methods


• Ability to read and understand scientific literature and methods


• Ability to perform data reviews, assess laboratory performance and evaluate proficiency tests


• Ability to identify and analyze problems, reach logical conclusions, and make sound decisions


• Ability to use tact and diplomacy


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Maine OCP staff, the regulated community and the public


• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and complete responsibilities in a timely manner


• Strong organizational skills, with an ability to divide a complex or lengthy process into smaller milestones with clear and identifiable measures


• Strong, clear, and effective communication skills, both orally and in writing


• Competency and familiarity with applicable computer software operations and data management procedures, including Word, Excel, and Access

Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

For additional information about this position please contact Christine Blais, Laboratory Accreditation Officer, at (207) 287-3220.

• To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter with your application.

• In your cover letter, you must provide the following information:

1) explain what prior education and/or experience you have had doing the elements under “Job Description,” above; and

2) explain which, if any, of the attributes under “Preferred candidates will have” section, above.

To request a paper application, please contact [email protected] .

Benefits

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,150.80-$11,345.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes XX% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Office of Cannabis Policy

Office Specialist I

LOCATION: Augusta, Maine

CODE: 6546 PAY GRADE: 16 - $17.18 – $23.80 hourly

OPEN FOR RECRUITMENT: August 12, 2022

CLOSES: August 26, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will provide administrative support to the Compliance and Licensing divisions with data entry of complaints, inspections, tracking field investigator self-initiated work, closing inspections and complaints, correspondence between staff, licensees, and registrants, answering telephones, and responding to email inquiries. This position requires advanced office and administrative support services requiring a proficient knowledge of modern office practices and office equipment necessary to perform diverse administrative functions. This position must handle problematic individuals in a professional manner. Responsibilities require using independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make determinations on varied matters.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Provide administrative assistance and support to the licensing and compliance divisions.


• Complies with the requirements of State policies, including those concerning human resource components of security protocols of agency information security and confidentiality policies for state business purposes.


• Review input/output of information from ALMS and develop/implement quality control standards for data input structures and output quality assurance.


• Recommend operational improvements.


• Research, compile, and analyze complex information to reach a conclusion and/or make recommendations.


• Present routine information to office leadership.


• Determine and requisition inventory/supplies.


• Other tasks as assigned by the Deputy Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a proficient knowledge of modern office practices to perform advanced administrative support tasks requiring specialized skills, and 2) the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make determinations on varied matters. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, Office Associate I and Office Associate II.

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of the Adult Use and Medical Marijuana Programs.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,996.70-$12,937.34 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP)

Planning and Research Associate II - OCP

JOB CLASS CODE: 0040 SALARY: $45,136.00 - $60,881.60/Annually

OPEN: Monday, August 01, 2022

CLOSED: Monday, August 15, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position reports directly to the Office of Cannabis Policy’s Director of Data Analytics.

This will be a professional services position within the Data Analytics Division of the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP). This position will be assigned complex research projects with minimal direction and/or supervision. Research assignments will often require the development of complex data queries and related data manipulation and/or data aggregation routines. This position will develop comprehensive reports, charts, graphs, spreadsheets and/or digital dashboards to present their findings, conclusions, and recommendations. These reports will help to identify emerging industry trends; assist with compliance and enforcement related activities; and provide information which will influence OCP policy and rulemaking decisions. This position will contribute to OCP’s mission and vision by helping to support OCP’s track & trace, licensing, and compliance systems. This position will monitor system data and provide corrective guidance, as needed. This position will help to satisfy the operational needs of the unit by executing a series of reoccurring reports and/or data extracts and providing analysis services related to the same. This position will coordinate with partnering agencies to secure, process, and analyze a variety of cannabis-related datasets. This position will provide direct support to OCP staff, State of Maine partners, and external licensees and registrants. This position will participate in the development of project planning and requirements gathering to support established goals and objectives.

Specific duties include:

• Complete complex research projects with minimal direction and/or supervision

• Develop comprehensive queries, reports, charts, graphs, spreadsheets and/or digital dashboards which effectively document research findings, conclusions, and recommendations

• Present research findings to OCP policy and rule makers

• Provide support for OCP’s track and trace, licensing, and compliance systems

• Partner with external agencies to secure, process and analyze a variety of cannabis-related datasets

• Monitor system data and provide corrective guidance, as needed

• Perform operational duties and research & analysis tasks as assigned

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of research methods, sources, and techniques


• Knowledge of data gathering, data manipulation, and aggregation processes


• Knowledge of data querying and presentation toolsets


• Knowledge of regulatory systems


• Knowledge of policy and rulemaking practices


• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, to achieve stated goals


• Ability to develop complex data queries, reports, charts, spreadsheets and/or digital dashboards


• Ability to provide software assistance to internal staff and external licensees


• Ability to manage priorities and ensure that time-sensitive operational and analysis tasks are completed on time to support the ongoing business needs of the Office


• Ability to communicate clearly, efficiently, and effectively

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges, skills, and/or abilities may be acquired through, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

• An eight (8) year combination of education, training, and/or experience providing a knowledge of planning and research principles, practices, and techniques

Preferred candidates will have:

• Practical experience performing independent analysis of regulatory and/or public health and safety related datasets


• Practical experience summarizing findings, preparing formal reports, charts, graphs, spreadsheets and/or digital dashboards


• Practical experience providing recommendations to senior leadership


• Practical experience developing complex data queries from relational databases utilizing SQL


• Practical experience verifying data integrity and safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII)


• Practical experience communicating professionally, effectively, and frequently with members of the public

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,996.70-$12,937.34 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Seeking a self motivated individual with an eye towards quality.

Should possess a willingness to learn, and an ability to speak clearly and effectively with customers of all demographics.

Experience in the industry is prefered, though training will be provided.

Duties to include: Trimming, packaging, inventory management, light manufacturing, and assisting in the kitchen.

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, have the ability to lift 50lbs, be able to complete repetitive tasks, and pass a criminal background check (no drug felonies).

We offer competitive wages and the potential for advancement within the company.

Please reply with a resume and/or complete job history.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Office of Cannabis Policy

Office Specialist I

Job Class Code: 6546 Pay Grade: 16 – $16.52 – $22.88/hourly

There will be a 4% across the board general salary increase effective July 3, 2022.

Open for Recruitment: July 01, 2022

CLOSES: July 18, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will provide advanced office and administrative support work performing complex, varied administrative support tasks often requiring the operation of technical office equipment and programs. This position will assist the Licensing Division within the Office of Cannabis Policy. Responsibilities require independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make determinations on varied matters, ensuring appropriate processes are followed. Candidate will be required to assist individuals with a variety of issues in a professional manner, so effective communication skills will be necessary.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Assure all registration identification card applications, registration certificate applications, adult use applications, transactions, and other information are entered in a timely and accurate manner into ALMS.


• Ensure a high level of customer service in all interactions with the public and others.


• Assist, when necessary, with the management and oversight of all electronic data filing, including training and providing guidance to project staff.


• Administer and/or process applicable licenses in accordance with set procedures


• Collect, count, reconcile and/or deposit fees in accordance with set procedures.


• Receive and greet visitors and determine customer needs.


• Complete all processing of applications and mailing to program participants within the program expectations.


• Effectively answer questions regarding the MMMP and Adult Use statutes, rules and general program operations and know when to consult with supervisor.


• Comply with the requirements of State policies, including those concerning human resources components, security protocols of agency information and confidentiality policies for State business purposes.


• Review input/output of information for ALMS (Agency License Management System) and develop/implement quality control standards for data input structures and output quality assurance.


• Train office associates/assistants


• Writes summary reports and trend analyses.


• Recommend operational improvements, implement new policies and procedures.


• Research, compile and analyze complex information to reach a conclusion and/or make recommendations.


• Present routine factual information to individuals or groups.


• Determine and requisition inventory supplies.


• Update and change all forms, letters, and applications as necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training, education, and/or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a proficient knowledge of modern office practices to perform advanced administrative support tasks requiring specialized skills, and 2) the ability to use independent judgment, initiative, and discretion to make determinations on varied matters.

Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of the Adult Use and Medical Marijuana Programs.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,996.70-$12,937.34 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($379.60 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Department of Administrative and Financial Service

Office of Marijuana Policy

Public Service Coordinator I - Senior Data Analyst

JOB CLASS CODE: CA28 SALARY: $58,302.40 - $79,643.20/Annually

OPEN: June 6, 2022

CLOSED: June 15, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position reports directly to the Office of Cannabis Policy’s Director of Data Analytics.

The Senior Data Analyst will perform consultative services working with State agencies to gather, process and aggregate data that will directly influence the polices and processes adopted by the OCP. The Senior Data Analyst will produce complex data queries and a wide variety of electronic dashboards, charts and business reports. The Senior Data Analyst will also be responsible for determining the best way to present selected metrics to OCP leadership and will serve as a mentor to other Data Analytics team members. The Senior Data Analyst will resolve operational and data related issues that may arise in the track and trace, licensing, and compliance systems so that the OCP can best achieve their goals and objectives.

Specific duties include:

• Collects, analyzes and organizes complex datasets, facilitates electronic data exchanges with a wide variety of agencies and systems, and produces summaries, reports and informational dashboards.

• Accurately capture OCP business processes, translates business processes into system and/or data requirements, and develops project plans to help ensure that developed solutions match evolving rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Identifies and advises OCP senior leadership of emerging industry trends and related public health and/or public safety issues related to cannabis.

• Performs business and/or data analysis tasks as assigned by OCP senior leadership.

• Carries out data collection, data clean-up, and report development assignments related to OCP’s data lake.

• Actively works to safeguard sensitive and/or confidential data housed in OCP related systems, reports, electronic dashboards, databases, and websites.

• Facilitates the development of performance measures; integrates performance measures into business processes; and tests, audits, and validates system improvements.

• Develops effective, sustainable, and repeatable data management processes and trains other staff on these processes.

• Partners directly with Office of Information Technology (OIT), OIT-Project Management Office, Professional and Financial Regulations and/or external software vendors to support OCP related initiatives.

• Monitors OCP’s data lake and related data feeds and system interfaces to ensure proper operation.

• Monitors OCP’s licensing, track-and-trace and compliance systems and related data feeds and system interfaces to ensure proper operation.

• Trains OCP staff and contractors on the proper use of OCP systems and provides operational assistance when necessary.

• Serves as a mentor for other Data Analytics staff and advises OCP leadership of potential enhancements to existing systems and/or processes that would better support our operational needs and overall mission.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of program and project management principles, methods, and techniques for developing, scheduling, and coordinating projects and resources.


• Knowledge of business requirements gathering methods and techniques.


• Knowledge of business process modeling methods and techniques.


• Knowledge of data flow modeling methods and techniques.


• Knowledge of licensing, compliance, and enforcement processes.


• Knowledge of data warehousing techniques and toolsets.


• Knowledge of data reporting toolsets.


• Knowledge of the SQL (Structured Query Language).


• Ability to formulate project goals, milestones, and estimated timeframes.


• Ability to accurately capture business requirements and develop business process models.


• Ability to accurately capture data requirements and develop system data flow documents.


• Ability to obtain, synthesize, and integrate a broad range of data, including regulatory information, industry trends, public health, and public safety datasets.


• Ability to identify and track key metrics that can be used to accurately represent industry trends and/or areas of specific interest.


• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders from multiple state agencies.


• Ability to develop queries and analyze a wide variety of datasets and report back on relevant trends, metrics and/or key performance indicators.


• Ability to monitor transactional and/or analytical systems and identify data-related issues as they arise.


• Ability to develop professional looking charts, reports, and informational dashboards.


• Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities and/or deadlines.


• Ability to organize work and document progress.


• Ability to write technical reports and documents.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Ability to serve as a technical mentor to other team members.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:

• A six (6) year combination of education and/or professional experience in data analysis and management, business information systems, systems analysis, business analysis, and/or related field.


• A demonstrated ability to electronically obtain, aggregate, query, analyze and properly manage a broad range of data sets from disparate sources for use in analytic reporting initiatives.


• Practical experience with modern data query languages, data management toolsets, data scrubbing and data transformation processes, data lakes and/or data warehouses, and data management best practices.


• Practical experience with modern data presentation toolsets, including charts, graphs, tables, spreadsheets, reports, and dashboards. (Examples: Tableau; SQL Server Reporting Services and/or Microsoft Power BI)


• Practical experience working as part of a data management unit and serving as a technical mentor for other team members.


• A demonstrated ability to perform independent research and analysis on complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and emerging areas of interest or concern.


• A demonstrated ability to develop meaningful metrics and/or key performance indicators used to monitor and improve upon a variety of business processes, and to monitor the overall health of systems, business processes, market operations and evolution.


• A demonstrated ability to develop effective, sustainable, and repeatable data management processes.


• A demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts to a diverse group of individuals in a logical, methodical, professional, efficient, and effective manner, separating out the “signal-from-the-noise”.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.

• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).

• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 17.96% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Office of Cannabis Policy

Office Associate II

CODE: 6542 PAY GRADE: 13 - $15.24 – $21.09 hourly

OPEN: Wednesday, May 19, 2022

CLOSED: Wednesday, June 03, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position requires significant direct contact with members of the public in person and by phone. The position also performs complex, varied office support tasks often requiring established skill sets which include a solid knowledge of modern office practices and office equipment necessary to perform divergent clerical functions. Responsibilities require independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Create and use varied correspondence formats and compose standard business correspondence.


• Develop and use computerized formats to verify provider information.


• Examine documents/information, determine facts, detect errors and irregularities and act as authorized.


• Perform routine, occasional secretarial duties such as complete work schedules, sort mail, copy, print, arrange appointments, arrange travel/lodging and review documents to respond to requests.


• Write regular and/or periodic reports.


• Administer and/or process applicable licenses in accordance with set procedures.


• Collect, count, reconcile and/or deposit fees in accordance with set procedures.


• Reconcile funds and perform calculations for reports, refunds.


• Receive and greet visitors and determine customer needs.


• Advise others requesting technical assistance.


• Apply to routine individual cases an explanation and interpretation of applicable rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes and/or documentation requirements.


• May confer with supervisor on workflow of work team members.


• Any other duties as assigned by the Director of Licensing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training, education, or experience in office and administrative support work that demonstrates 1) competency in applying a solid knowledge of modern office practices to perform complex, varied office support tasks, and 2) the ability to use independent decision-making on the appropriate processes to follow, information to process, and actions to take in accordance with standard procedures. All positions in this classification assume the qualifications of: Office Assistant I, Office Assistant II, and Office Associate I. *Preference will be given to candidates with strong Excel, Word, and Microsoft skills, experience processing licenses and interpreting policy/procedures, as well as a background in customer service and knowledge of the Medical Use of Cannabis and Adult Use Cannabis Statutes and ALMS system.

You must submit a cover letter and resume’ in order to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.


• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.


• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).


• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.


• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Seeking a self motivated individual with an eye towards quality.

Should possess a willingness to learn, and an ability to speak clearly and effectively with customers of all demographics.

Experience in the industry is prefered, though training will be provided.

Duties to include: Trimming, packaging, inventory management, light manufacturing, and assisting in the kitchen.

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, have the ability to lift 50lbs, be able to complete repetitive tasks, and pass a criminal background check (no drug felonies).

We offer competitive wages and the potential for advancement within the company.

Please reply with a resume and/or complete job history.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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Department of Administrative and Financial Service

Office of Marijuana Policy

BUSINESS DATA ANALYTICS SPECIALIST

(Repost)

JOB CLASS CODE: 0407 SALARY: $51,251.20 - $69,284.80/Annually

OPEN: May 3, 2022

CLOSED: May 24, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This newly established position within the Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) is a professional service position within our Data Analytics Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting OMP data to develop metrics and key performance indicators to provide new insights into our licensing and compliance programs, thereby improving internal operations. Additionally, the position is also responsible for performing in-depth analysis of data from both internal and external sources to identify rapidly evolving industry trends and related topics within the domains of public health and safety.

The work required of the Business Data Analytics Specialist incudes carrying out complex data research projects, collaborating with other stakeholders, and coordinating related activities. The successful candidate will develop metrics, charts, reports, electronic dashboards, and presentations to be included in communications to OMP leadership, the Legislature, stakeholder groups, the media, and other internal or external parties.

Specific tasks include:

• Complete complex research projects with minimal direction and/or supervision.


• Utilize modern data query and analysis techniques and toolsets in order to derive conclusions, track trends, and identify areas of potential concern for the industry and/or OMP senior leadership.


• Identify areas for potential business process improvement and develop a plan for how to implement and measure progress.


• Identify new or evolving trends which have public health and/or safety implications and provide professional summaries and recommendations to OMP senior leadership.


• Develop comprehensive charts, graphs, reports, electronic dashboards, whitepapers and other narratives which effectively document research findings, analytical conclusions, and subsequent recommendations.


• Present research findings to OMP policy and rule makers, in addition to the Maine State Legislature, the media, and other external stakeholders when required.


• Acquire, extract, transform, store and analyze new data sets related to cannabis use, trends, and implications at the state, regional and national level.


• Provide support for OMP’s inventory tracking, compliance, and licensing systems for OMP staff, State of Maine partners, and external licensees and registrants.


• Develop training and guidance documents for both internal and external parties.


• Participate in the development of project planning and requirements gathering to support established goals and objectives.


• Develop SOPs and track compliance with the same.


• Provide operational support for OMP staff and management and help to ensure uninterrupted operation of all technical systems and processes.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of advanced data query languages and related toolsets.


• Knowledge of data modeling and data management techniques, in addition to business process mapping.


• Knowledge of key performance indicator (KPI) development used to accurately measure, and improve upon, internal operations.


• Knowledge of modern research and data analysis techniques and best practices.


• Knowledge of information presentation techniques including, but not limited to, charts, graphs, reports, electronic dashboards, white papers and other narrative constructs.


• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used to analyze and develop functional and organizational business requirements.


• Knowledge of program and project management principles, methods, and techniques for developing, scheduling, and coordinating projects and resources.


• Knowledge of applicable state statutes, rules, and policies.


• Knowledge of training methods and techniques.


• Ability to obtain, synthesize, and integrate a broad range of data for use in analytic reporting and data-driven policy development.


• Ability to develop KPIs and other metrics used for program monitoring and business process improvement.


• Ability to develop technical charts, graphs, reports, electronic dashboards, and white papers for a variety of audiences


• Ability to gather, analyze, aggregate and present information from a wide variety of sources.


• Ability to identify best approaches for capturing, aggregating, and presenting relevant information.


• Ability to provide concise and effective communications to senior leadership and external parties.


• Ability to coordinate assignments and monitor progress related to complex research and data analytics projects.


• Ability to identify, document and track opportunities for business process improvement.


• Ability to interpret statutes, rules, and policies.


• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to reach agreeable solutions and navigate shifting demands.


• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements.


• Ability to develop training programs for both internal and external parties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A six (6) year combination of education and/or professional experience in data analysis and management, business information systems, systems analysis, business analysis, and/or related field.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:

A demonstrated ability to electronically obtain, aggregate, query, analyze and properly manage a broad range of data sets from disparate sources for use in analytic reporting initiatives.

Practical experience with modern data query languages, data management toolsets, data scrubbing and data transformation processes, data lakes and/or data warehouses, and data management best practices.

Practical experience with modern data presentation toolsets, including charts, graphs, tables, spreadsheets, reports, and dashboards. (Examples: Tableau; SQL Server Reporting Services and/or Microsoft Power BI; )

A demonstrated ability to perform independent research and analysis on complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and emerging areas of interest or concern.

A demonstrated ability to develop meaningful metrics and/or key performance indicators used to monitor and improve upon a variety of business processes, and to monitor the overall health of systems, business processes, market operations and evolution.

A demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts to a diverse group of individuals in a logical, methodical, professional, efficient, and effective manner, separating out the “signal from the noise”.

Please submit a cover letter and resume’ to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.


• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.


• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).


• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.


• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Office of Marijuana Policy

OMP Licensing Analyst

(2 Positions Available)

JOB CLASS CODE: 7215 SALARY: $49,545.60 - $66,892.80/Annually

OPEN FOR RECRUITMENT: April 28, 2022

CLOSES: May 12, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is professional services work performing investigations and processing of adult and medical use cannabis applications and registrations. Responsibilities include researching, collecting, and analyzing diverse information; preparing reports; summarizing findings; investigating complex applications; issuing licenses; recommending applications/registrations for denial; overseeing and training licensing staff; and assisting the Director by making recommendations on operational improvements. Functional direction is exercised over administrative employees. Work is performed under limited supervision.

Specific duties include:

• Evaluate and lead review of new and renewal medical and adult use applications, registrations, changes to plans of record, and changes of ownership or location to determine compliance with program statues and rules.


• Approve medical and adult use licenses and registrations or recommends other actions.


• Conduct background and ownership investigations on large complex applications to document and verify findings of Maine ownership status and compliance to multi-faceted licensing requirements.


• Review reports to ensure assignments are completed effectively in accordance with established licensing policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of program requirements.


• Assist the Director of Licensing with planning, training, and directing the work activities of licensing staff to ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and guidelines.


• Assist applicants in completing forms and filings by providing information, options and timelines, clarifying procedures, and resolving technical problems to aid individuals in applying for licenses and/or filing required documents.


• Conduct fact-finding to gather all facts and information needed to make determinations and/or recommendations on the outcome of applications.


• Analyze information obtained from the Agency Licensing Management System (ALMS) or other similar software to reach logical conclusions and make sound decisions and recommendations.


• Collaborate with internal departments by reviewing and sharing information to identify trends, program gaps, troubleshoot licensing matters, formulate solutions, and recommend operational changes to procedures and/or practices that achieve efficiency goals.


• Collaborate with external entities to ensure compliance with the licensing/registration requirements of other departments, such as Maine Revenue Services, Department of Agriculture, and Maine Department of Health and Human Service, as well as with local municipal governments and the Maine Land Use Commission.


• Other work as assigned by the Director of Licensing.

EXPERIENCE PREFERED:

• Experience with applicable adult use and medical cannabis laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.


• Experience with interviewing and investigative techniques and practices.


• Experience working with licensure and registration processes and standards


• Experience with assessment and monitoring methods, techniques, and practices.


• Experience working with research techniques and practices.


• Experience working with public documents, deeds, titles, contract terminology and filings.


• Experience working with administrative compliance procedures.


• Experience working with applicable computer web-based software and programs.


• Experience establishing strategies and procedures for conducting investigations.


• Experience gathering and extracting pertinent information for cases through oral questioning.


• Experience analyzing the facts of a case, reach logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations.


• Experience preparing and reviewing comprehensive reports of findings.


• Experience abstracting and analyzing complex comprehensive recorded instruments, records, and documents.


• Experience reading, understanding, interpreting, and explaining provisions of laws, major court decisions, and regulations applicable to licensing of adult use and medical cannabis facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education, training, and/or experience in conducting investigations, corporate or tax law, contracts, complex corporate structures, and/or business financing arrangements.

• Strong speaking/writing skills and professional aptitudes

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to establish and maintain large caseloads.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preference will be given to applicants with six years or more of combined education, training, and/or experience in conducting investigations, corporate or tax law, contracts, complex corporate structures, business financing arrangements, and/or adult use and medical use cannabis laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

You must submit a cover letter and resume in order to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.


• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.


• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.


• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).


• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.


• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.


• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.


• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.


• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.


• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.


• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.


• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Department of Administrative and Financial Services

Office of Marijuana Policy

Public Service Manager II – Director of Media and Stakeholder Relations

(Anticipated Vacancy)

JOB CLASS CODE: MA30 SALARY: $63,252.80 - $86,028.80/Annually

OPEN FOR RECRUITMENT: March 18, 2022

CLOSEs: April 1, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Director of Media and Stakeholder Relations position within the Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) is a senior leadership role responsible for assisting the OMP team with its public information and stakeholder relations responsibilities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to the Director, Deputy Directors, other senior leaders, and the office in coordinating the dissemination of public information.

Serving as the spokesperson for OMP, the right candidate must be able to demonstrate an ability to think critically and react accordingly; conduct themselves with professionalism, integrity, and discretion; and possess very strong written and verbal communications skills.

Additionally, the Director of Media and Stakeholder Relations is responsible for interfacing with interested stakeholders on topics related to the office’s work ranging from regulatory standards and requirements to ongoing OMP initiatives. This position also designs and implements strategies for sharing information with other state agencies, the public, and the media in order to facilitate effective and transparent communication.

The work required of the successful candidate is performed with substantial initiative and independent judgment, under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives of OMP and represents a terrific opportunity to join a team that is committed to effectively and responsibly licensing and regulating marijuana establishments in Maine!

Specific tasks include:

• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholder inquiries and maintains a stakeholders’ database.
• Coordinates, directs and responds to inquiries from state, municipal, industry, public health, and public stakeholders and the news media.
• Confers with media representatives and the public in order to create awareness of OMP activities and gather and disseminate information.
• Oversees and manages the successful implementation of the Office’s Marijuana Public Health and Safety Campaign.
• Writes and/or edits news releases, speeches, presentations, newsletters, brochures, reports, scripts, and other informational materials intended to disseminate information.
• Researches selected topics in order to write or provide information for others in writing articles, reports, publications and news releases.
• Arranges news conferences, speeches, appearances, public hearings, and other public-facing events and supports OMP staff in their participation of these events.
• Act as the liaison between OMP and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Marijuana Workgroup, Tobacco Laws Workgroup, and Emerging Tobacco Products/Marijuana Vaping Subgroup.
• Edits and oversees content writing and revisions to the OMP website and serves as OMP web coordinator.
• Produces, edits, and directs OMP social media efforts including written, visual, and live-streamed content.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director, Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives, Deputy Director of Operations, or staff in the Office of the Commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services (DAFS).
• Manages and coordinates Freedom of Access Act requests received by OMP.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Creative and practical problem solver with a demonstrated track record of interfacing with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Knowledge and general understanding of Maine’s legislative process.
• Knowledge and general understanding of Maine’s administrative rulemaking process.
• Familiarity with Maine’s cannabis-related laws and regulations, including the history of legalization of both medical and adult-use marijuana.
• Knowledge and expertise in public health-related initiatives, including prevention messaging and behavior change marketing.
• Operates with integrity, authenticity, and humility in both personal and professional settings.
• Capacity to mobilize individuals and groups behind a common purpose.
• Strong written and verbal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences.
• Capability to organize, plan, and execute several competing priorities simultaneously.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must support OMP’s mission, vision, and guiding principles, including the development and administration of regulated programs for the cultivation, manufacture, testing, distribution and sale of marijuana to qualifying patients and adult use consumers.
Bachelors’ degree or higher in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences, or a related field of study.
At least five (5) years of work experience in a communications, public relations, advocacy or government relations function.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Experience considering, developing, and implementing policies and regulations which address the needs of a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Experience working in the public health-related space.
• Experience working with policymakers including executive branch officials, legislative branch members and staff, and municipal and county officials.
• Experience in cannabis regulatory structures.
• Experience in the cannabis industry.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 17.96% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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Department of Administrative and Financial Service

Office of Marijuana Policy

BUSINESS DATA ANALYTICS SPECIALIST

JOB CLASS CODE: 0407 SALARY: $51,251.20 - $69,284.80/Annually

OPEN: March 18, 2022

CLOSED: April 01, 2022

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This newly established position within the Office of Marijuana Policy (OMP) is a professional service position within our Data Analytics Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting OMP data to develop metrics and key performance indicators to provide new insights into our licensing and compliance programs, thereby improving internal operations. Additionally, the position is also responsible for performing in-depth analysis of data from both internal and external sources to identify rapidly evolving industry trends and related topics within the domains of public health and safety.

The work required of the Business Data Analytics Specialist incudes carrying out complex data research projects, collaborating with other stakeholders, and coordinating related activities. The successful candidate will develop metrics, charts, reports, electronic dashboards, and presentations to be included in communications to OMP leadership, the Legislature, stakeholder groups, the media, and other internal or external parties.

Specific tasks include:

• Complete complex research projects with minimal direction and/or supervision.
• Utilize modern data query and analysis techniques and toolsets in order to derive conclusions, track trends, and identify areas of potential concern for the industry and/or OMP senior leadership.
• Identify areas for potential business process improvement and develop a plan for how to implement and measure progress.
• Identify new or evolving trends which have public health and/or safety implications and provide professional summaries and recommendations to OMP senior leadership.
• Develop comprehensive charts, graphs, reports, electronic dashboards, whitepapers and other narratives which effectively document research findings, analytical conclusions, and subsequent recommendations.
• Present research findings to OMP policy and rule makers, in addition to the Maine State Legislature, the media, and other external stakeholders when required.
• Acquire, extract, transform, store and analyze new data sets related to cannabis use, trends, and implications at the state, regional and national level.
• Provide support for OMP’s inventory tracking, compliance, and licensing systems for OMP staff, State of Maine partners, and external licensees and registrants.
• Develop training and guidance documents for both internal and external parties.
• Participate in the development of project planning and requirements gathering to support established goals and objectives.
• Develop SOPs and track compliance with the same.
• Provide operational support for OMP staff and management and help to ensure uninterrupted operation of all technical systems and processes.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of advanced data query languages and related toolsets.
• Knowledge of data modeling and data management techniques, in addition to business process mapping.
• Knowledge of key performance indicator (KPI) development used to accurately measure, and improve upon, internal operations.
• Knowledge of modern research and data analysis techniques and best practices.
• Knowledge of information presentation techniques including, but not limited to, charts, graphs, reports, electronic dashboards, white papers and other narrative constructs.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used to analyze and develop functional and organizational business requirements.
• Knowledge of program and project management principles, methods, and techniques for developing, scheduling, and coordinating projects and resources.
• Knowledge of applicable state statutes, rules, and policies.
• Knowledge of training methods and techniques.
• Ability to obtain, synthesize, and integrate a broad range of data for use in analytic reporting and data-driven policy development.
• Ability to develop KPIs and other metrics used for program monitoring and business process improvement.
• Ability to develop technical charts, graphs, reports, electronic dashboards, and white papers for a variety of audiences
• Ability to gather, analyze, aggregate and present information from a wide variety of sources.
• Ability to identify best approaches for capturing, aggregating, and presenting relevant information.
• Ability to provide concise and effective communications to senior leadership and external parties.
• Ability to coordinate assignments and monitor progress related to complex research and data analytics projects.
• Ability to identify, document and track opportunities for business process improvement.
• Ability to interpret statutes, rules, and policies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to reach agreeable solutions and navigate shifting demands.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements.
• Ability to develop training programs for both internal and external parties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A six (6) year combination of education and/or professional experience in data analysis and management, business information systems, systems analysis, business analysis, and/or related field.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following skills and experience:

A demonstrated ability to electronically obtain, aggregate, query, analyze and properly manage a broad range of data sets from disparate sources for use in analytic reporting initiatives.

Practical experience with modern data query languages, data management toolsets, data scrubbing and data transformation processes, data lakes and/or data warehouses, and data management best practices.

Practical experience with modern data presentation toolsets, including charts, graphs, tables, spreadsheets, reports, and dashboards. (Examples: Tableau; SQL Server Reporting Services and/or Microsoft Power BI; )

A demonstrated ability to perform independent research and analysis on complex datasets to identify patterns, trends, and emerging areas of interest or concern.

A demonstrated ability to develop meaningful metrics and/or key performance indicators used to monitor and improve upon a variety of business processes, and to monitor the overall health of systems, business processes, market operations and evolution.

A demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts to a diverse group of individuals in a logical, methodical, professional, efficient, and effective manner, separating out the “signal from the noise”.

Please submit a cover letter and resume’ to be considered for an interview.

BENEFITS:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($9,893.52-$11,057.52 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 13.16% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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