Telecommute Marijuana Horticulture Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will work within the Regulatory Compliance unit in the Operational Analytics group and work closely with the Licensing, Enforcement units and the Trade Practices Bureau to report any violations or suspicious activity of cannabis licensees. Duties include, but may not be limited to: Provide research, analysis, and input on legislative and regulation development and industry guidance. Analyze and interpret statistical data to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.

Evaluate quality control and quality assurance procedures for deviations or deficiencies in policy and regulatory compliance. Monitor compliance of licensed or registered organizations with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; conduct inspections; audit books and records for discrepancies in inventory, pricing, or other aspects of regulatory compliance; prepare written correspondence summarizing audit findings. Utilize Department systems to assist with registration, monitor compliance, and analyze data.

Conduct research and make recommendations for enhancements to the program based upon data analysis. Collaborate with section staff to develop guidelines, policies, and procedures and develop alternatives/strategies for programs, both internally and externally on a statewide level. Support the implementation and enhancement of seed-to-sale tracking software and other technology used to monitor compliance of registered organizations and AU licensees.

Provide analysis of seed-to-sale tracking data for inventory tracking compliance, trends, and anomalies. Serve as a liaison with industry, associations, and governmental entities. Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience* in a cannabis, industrial hemp, medical marijuana, agricultural, environmental, public health, public safety, or economic development analyst position where primary responsibilities were policy or programmatic quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and/or communications.

*Substitutions: Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, agriculture science, horticulture, plant sciences, data analytics, urban studies, communications, public health, public safety, or a related field may substitute for four years of the non-supervisory experience. Master's degree in the same fields as Bachelor's may substitute for an additional year of the non-supervisory experience. NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES.

IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK. Additional Comments Travel may be required (approximately 25%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM's EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov)

NYS Office of Cannabis Management does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.