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 will be used to fill two non-permanent Cannabis Program Specialist 2 vacancies. These seasonal positions are anticipated to last from June 2018 to October 2018. The locations for the two positions are: Okanogan and Tri-Cities
These positions are telework designated and the duty station will be the employee's personal residence.
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 exciting opportunity as a Cannabis Program Specialist 2 within the Cannabis Examiner Unit. These positions are responsible for field audit and evaluation of producer/processor locations. As a Cannabis Program Specialist 2 you will have the opportunity to travel across the state and visit Cannabis producers to ensure plant canopies, pesticides, inventories and licenses are in compliance with state law. These positions report to the Cannabis Examiner Manager. These positions require the ability to work with diverse licensees across the state as well as experience with detailed data analysis information. If you have an interest in working in cannabis and have experience in data analysis and/or assessment of products and inventory we would like you to apply today!
Duties
- Monitor Cannabis Plant Canopy-conduct field visits to licensed cannabis producers and processors to perform routine measurements/assessment and record amount of plant canopy being grown in order to insure compliance with state laws.
- Perform simple/abbreviated inventory verification of plant count; and count for small subset of inventory. Testing Labs- Check lab letters, posting, and surplus.
- Research Licensees - Monitoring/verifying that production is consistent with project plan.
- Photographing facilities-Take photographs of the street view of facilities.
- Conduct random pesticide testing- obtain samples of cannabis plants to submit to Department of Agriculture for testing.
- Review pesticide test results and make necessary referrals to LCB Enforcement Officer for corrective action.
- May assist LCB Enforcement Officers as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- A bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or related field and at least one year of experience conducting research, analyzing policies, rules, regulations and laws or a comparable combination of graduate education and experience. Additional experience analyzing policies, rules, regulations or laws can be substituted year for year for education.
Preferred/Desired:
- Two or more years of data analysis experience.
Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED.
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following, failure to do so WILL result in your application being disqualified:
1. Completed on-line application
2. Resume, detailing experience and education as it relates to the position
3. Letter of interest, describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position
4. Three to four professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with
current contact numbers and email addresses.
**A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Other
Applicants for employment with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board should also 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@lcb.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.