Cannabis Examiner Manager (WMS)

Description WSLCB Vision
Safe communities for Washington State
Mission
Promote public safety and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws

**Note: This recruitment is open until the position is filled. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Application screening will be ongoing weekly.

First application review will take place on Thursday April 19, 2018 A culture of excellence
We pride ourselves on creating the "wow" factor in everything we do. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance. We strive to be a great place to work by fostering a safe, open, inclusive and healthy work environment. We want to ensure that our organization is as diverse and inclusive as our great State of Washington.

Your opportunity at a glance
The WSLCB is announcing an important and exciting opportunity for the role of Cannabis Examiner Manager. This position reports to the agency Deputy Director and serves as the Administrator of the Cannabis Examiners and Cannabis Canopy Team. In this role, you will be responsible for strategic planning, budget, personnel, rules and legislation, policy development and quality improvement. The Cannabis Examiner Manager is the Agency's lead cannabis data analyst, reporting and providing data analysis that is used to make policy and financial decisions. This position provides direction to the Marijuana Examiners on the type of analysis to conduct (areas of focus include economic analysis of the data for industry viability, data that will support enforcement activities, and any other analysis that supports the mission of the LCB).

In addition, the Cannabis Examiners team work includes providing assistance related to lab testing of cannabis products, food processing facility inspections, pesticide action levels, extraction methods for cannabis, and works cooperatively with the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA), Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Ecology (DOE) on these matters. Duties

• Provide information and direction on Washington state adult use and medical cannabis processes and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Conduct analysis using micro and macroeconomics principles, to track trends and status of the industry over time.
• Plan, develop and direct, and implement the Cannabis Examiners and Cannabis Canopy Team.
• Provide recommendations and information on the seed-to-sale traceability system.
• Manage the lab certification process and quality assurance (QA) testing program.
• Analyze and develop recommendations on cannabis laboratory policies and processes.
• Analyze and coordinate the development of recommendations on pesticides use on cannabis.
• Prepare reports as needed for LCB Board members, LCB staff, state agencies, public and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of Public Administration or related field, 5 years of experience in state government work which includes demonstrated ability to: Lead, direct and manage administrative functions including personnel, budget, policy development and implementation of strategic and operational plans
• Familiarity of micro and macro-economic concepts and how to apply them to determine trends
  

Preferred/Desired:

• Master of Public Administration or related field
• Ten (10) years of experience in state government work
• Five (5) years of prior supervisory work
• Economic analysis, data analysis experience, bill analysis and rule writing experience
• Expert level proficiency in MS Office

Supplemental Information HOW TO APPLY
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following, failure to do so WILL result in your application being disqualified:

1. Letter of Interest detailing your interest and qualifications for this position.
2. Three to four professional references, which must include a current or previous supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.
3. A complete application with detailed work history.

• A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.

• The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

**All new appointments into the WSLCB must pass a background check, including criminal record history. A criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration

OTHER
Applicants for employment with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board should be aware of RCW 66.08.080, which states in part: "No employee of the board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the manufacture of liquor sold under this title, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of liquor, other than the salary or wages payable to him in respect of his office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with such business.

RCW 69.50.351, no member of the state liquor and cannabis board and no employee of the state liquor and cannabis board shall have any interest, directly or indirectly, in the producing, processing, or sale of marijuana, useable marijuana, or marijuana-infused products, or derive any profit or remuneration from the sale of marijuana, useable marijuana, or marijuana-infused products other than the salary or wages payable to him or her in respect of his or her office or position, and shall receive no gratuity from any person in connection with the business.

WSLCB is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email hrjobs@liq.wa.gov or call (360) 664.1636. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.