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 remain open until the position has been 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 review will take place weekly until an acceptable candidate pool has been achieved.
First application screening will take place Monday August 6, 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 opportunity for the position of Public Health Education Liaison to serve as the agency expert on alcohol, cannabis, and vapor education and prevention activities at the state and national level. The ideal candidate will use knowledge gained from previous experience and current research to develop and implement strategies to create greater awareness and knowledge (both internally and externally) of the issues related to the regulation, use and misuse of alcohol, cannabis and vapor products. As the Public Health Education Liaison, you will be the expert advisor in topic areas that include current laws and rules, prevention and public health impacts, best practices, youth access, adult influence, and over consumption. Additionally, this position will share information on the status of statewide education and prevention programs with the Board and senior agency management on a regular basis to assist in the development of rules and analysis of legislation.
Duties
- Inform rulemaking and policy efforts with a public health and prevention perspective that includes research and best practices.
- Work with other divisions within the agency to coordinate and support education efforts.
- Respond to stakeholder requests, including industry members as well as prevention and public health advocates, for information, resources, training, etc., in a timely and comprehensive manner.
- Develop statewide ties with the substance abuse prevention community, providing information and resources as appropriate.
- Maintain and strengthen partnerships with other state agencies, statewide organizations and community groups as well as national organizations and other states (as appropriate) to further public health and prevention, especially through the WA State Healthy Youth Coalition.
- In collaboration with other state agencies create education campaigns, especially focusing on high-risk behaviors.
- In consultation with the Communication Office, develop and maintain the education pages of the LCB website as well as other educational materials.
- Serve on the agency's Cannabis Edibles Review Team.
- Report regularly to the Board and/or agency senior management. Keep agency colleagues informed of efforts, trends, and the latest research.
- Promote the agency's public safety mission.
- Stay abreast of local, state and national education/prevention issues.
- Mentor agency staff who support this work.
- Maintain appropriate measures to track impact and progress
- Research, write and administer grants and funding proposals, as appropriate.
- Develop an annual plan that incorporates the above tasks.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in substance abuse prevention, public health, behavioral health, public administration or related field from an accredited academic institution.
AND
- A minimum of five years experience in the substance abuse prevention or related field with knowledge of evidence-based best practices and the research-based health and safety consequences and political implications of policy.
- High level of written and oral communications skills required, including the ability to present complex material in simple, accessible formats.
- Experience working with boards, state agencies and other entities to achieve common goals.
- Ability to process new information and apply to existing work.
- Demonstrated ability to balance varying points of view and interests in working with stakeholders and the general public.
Preferred/Desired:
- Knowledge of the state and national substance abuse prevention communities.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Prevention Professional Certification.
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. Typing "see resume" for answers to the supplemental questions will not be accepted.
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.