Cannabis Marijuana Licensing Technician Compliance Specialist 3 Jobs

Initial Posting Date:
10/28/2022
Application Deadline:
11/07/2022
Agency:
Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission
Salary Range:
$5,145 - $7,901
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Marijuana Licensing Technician (Compliance Specialist 3)
Job Description:
The Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is looking to fill one Marijuana Licensing Technician (Compliance Specialist 3) position in our Licensing Division located at 9079 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Portland, OR.
We are posting this as an internal and external recruitment opportunity. Individuals who currently work for the OLCC will be given preference during the application process.
Who are we?
The OLCC is the agency responsible for regulating the sale and service of alcoholic beverages, the production and sale of recreational marijuana, the tracking of Oregon Health Authority medical marijuana, and the tracking of industrial hemp products sold in OLCC retail stores. The agency is comprised of three major operational programs; the Distilled Spirits Program, the Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs. The OLCC’s Public Safety Program licenses and regulates businesses in the alcohol and marijuana industry such as manufacturers, bars, restaurants, retail outlets, grocery and convenience stores.
What will you do?
Develop, in conjunction with other executive staff and compliance technicians, the standards and procedures for licensing marijuana businesses in Oregon; assist Division Director with establishing performance benchmarks, evaluating effectiveness of the marijuana licensing activities, and make recommendations on process and policy changes as needed to increase marijuana licensing program’s efficiency and effectiveness; monitor coordinate, review and provide feedback on the work of the agency’s marijuana licensing staff statewide to ensure consistency in licensing decisions and adherence to applicable state statutes, administrative rules, and agency policies; identify internal and external training needs related to the agency’s marijuana licensing functions, and create and deliver effective training as needed regarding marijuana licensing processes and procedures.
Here are some of the essential duties you will perform:
In conjunction with Division Director, appropriate regional manager, and Director of Public Safety as needed, reviews, coordinates, and monitors the work of marijuana licensing staff for completeness, statewide consistency, and accurate application of applicable laws, policies and procedures.
Develops, reviews and maintains marijuana licensing forms and related publications. Coordinates with appropriate agency staff for public disbursement of licensing forms and publications as appropriate. Creates and revises forms and publications as needed to reflect current status of applicable laws, policies and procedures.
Reviews and consults with Division Director and other technical staff as needed to develop, manage and modify the Marijuana Licensing Manual to ensure it reflects the current status of applicable laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Reviews licensing reports submitted by agency staff and managers for completeness, consistency with Commission practice, and accurate application of policy, law and guidelines. Informs licensing staff of deficits, provides additional guidance and explanation, and requests report additions and revisions. Reports deficits periodically or upon request to regional managers or other executive staff.
Provides technical guidance to agency staff including the interpretation of relevant marijuana laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.
Participates as a member of the program’s technical team, which may include:
Reviewing, developing and revising recommendations regarding program-related legislative concepts, statutes and administrative rules. Developing and refining evaluation criteria to measure marijuana licensing efficiency and effectiveness. In consultation with Division Director, provides technical assistance to industry associations, governmental bodies, special interest groups, the Commissioners, and other executive staff. Evaluating complex licensing issues that may have broad impacts on agency practices and precedent. Confers with appropriate executive staff on findings and proposed resolutions in high profile and/or sensitive marijuana licensing decisions.
Obtain and analyze license application documentation to determine license eligibility. Provides licensees with consultative assistance by developing strategies for achieving compliance with applicable statutes, administrative rules and other laws.
Represents the Commission to licensees, applicants and their representatives, the public, and local and state government agencies by giving sound technical advice and policy interpretation when explaining marijuana licensing laws, policies, rules, and procedures.
Using discretion and consulting with appropriate executive and technical staff, develops solutions regarding licensing decisions for issues not clearly defined in policy. Assists marijuana program staff, licensing staff, compliance staff, and executive staff in the design and development of a system for licensing marijuana businesses.
Conducts research and analyzes statutes, administrative rules, policies and other relevant materials to recommend structure for the agency’s marijuana licensing functions. Assists in the development of rules, standards, processes, procedures and policies for licensing marijuana businesses. Assists in the development and refinement of marijuana licensing criteria and application on a statewide level.
In conjunction with Division Director and other technical staff, develops a Marijuana Licensing Manual according to program goals in order to ensure statewide consistency in the application of marijuana licensing rules, policies and procedures. Develops licensing application forms and other documents related to marijuana licensing functions.
Evaluates marijuana licensing goals, policies and procedures for alignment and compliance with applicable laws and policies, many of which are not clearly defined. Reviews and analyzes program records to ensure statewide consistency in the application of the agency’s marijuana licensing rules, policies and procedures. Collects information from marijuana licensing staff on licensing successes and challenges. Determines and recommends policy and rule changes needed to achieve program success.
Identifies needs and, in consultation with program Director and other technical staff, develops concepts and drafts language for new marijuana regulatory laws and revisions as needed. Conducts research and prepares analysis and recommendations on proposed legislation and administrative rules as needed. Analyzes the impacts of law changes on marijuana regulation for executive staff.
Identifies areas of education and training needed internally and externally related to the agency’s marijuana licensing functions. Evaluates appropriate modes of educating internal and external stakeholders on new, revised laws, policies, procedures and guidelines pertaining to marijuana licensing in this state.
Develops and delivers training modules for internal staff to ensure standardized marijuana licensing practices across the state, and up-to-date internal knowledge on applicable marijuana licensing laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.
In consultation with the Division Director, develops and delivers training modules related to the agency’s marijuana licensing functions for other stakeholders including local government groups, special interest groups, legislators, and industry participants, and the general public as needed. Coordinate larger and more complex training events with other agency staff when appropriate.
Prepares and presents documents needed for contested case hearings when needed in marijuana licensing actions. Testifies at hearing as needed. Liaisons with Administrative Policy and Process staff and/or DOJ to evaluate legal sufficiency of marijuana licensing contested cases. Aids DOJ in the prosecution of licensing actions. Testifies on behalf of the agency at hearing or in other legal proceedings as needed.
What do you need to qualify?
Five years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations. Three of the five years must be above the technical support level.
(Note: some positions may require experience in a specific regulatory industry or program)
College-level course work may substitute for experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year, up to a maximum of three years.
Some Positions May Require:
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration and two years of the specified experience
Desired Attributes
This job requires an exceptional amount of creativity, flexibility and commitment. Ability to adapt to ever changing statutes and rules to ensure for effective and accurate work is a must. Success with managing one’s own workload, being a self-starter and having the ability to make informed independent decisions within the scope of this position is vital to the success of the position and the program.
How to Apply:

• Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon Employee) –Apply through your employee
  Workday
  account. In the Worklet, Click on the Career application link, View Internal-Find Jobs, Find the position and select Apply.
• External Applicants: Please visit the
  State of Oregon job opportunities web-page
  to submit your application for the position
• All Applicants: Attach a cover letter (that describes how you meet the desired attributes of the position).
• All Applicants: Attach a resume
• All Applicants: Attach college transcripts when needed to show qualifications
• Note: If you don’t attach the required documents or complete the work experience portion of in your Workday profile, your application will be automatically disqualified from further consideration.

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

• Telework: After an initial training period, this position is eligible for a flexible hybrid remote work schedule. The position is based at our HQ Portland office and you will be required to come into the office on an as-needed basis. Telework is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time. Please visit the state’s
  Work Reimaged
  website for more information.
• The salary listed is the Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) qualifying base salary range of a Compliance Specialist 3 (AL-C5248-AA). If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the 6.95% increase.
• This position will be represented by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Union, Local 2505.
• This position serves a six month trial service period
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
• Driving: The person in this position may drive a State of Oregon vehicle. We require drivers to hold a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record in order to drive.
• Background: OLCC will conduct a personal background investigation prior to hiring. This includes a computerized criminal history check, fingerprinting and CJIS Clearance approval by the Oregon State Police. Adverse background and security check results may be grounds for disqualification.

What we offer:

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

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Veteran's Preference:
OLCC provides veterans preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go here:
https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx
. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those once you’ve submitted your application via a pop-up with a veterans’ preference questionnaire. Please check your workday account email regularly for notices to send documents.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance, please contact OLCC HR Recruiter, Corie Shelley by email at
[email protected]
or Carol Mueller at [email protected].
THE OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORK FORCE DIVERSITY

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