This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies for Regulatory Specialists (Recreational and Medical Marijuana Inspectors) in our Medford office. If you are interested, do not delay applying. This job posting may close at any time without notice.
This position is eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through PERS, as defined by statute.
The OLCC is the agency responsible for regulating the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in Oregon by administering the state's Liquor Control Act and regulating the sale of recreational marijuana in Oregon through the Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Act. 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 Distilled Spirits Program oversees the distribution and sale of distilled spirits in the state. This program centrally purchases, warehouses and distributes distilled spirits to Oregon's independently operated liquor stores. OLCC's Public Safety Program licenses and regulates businesses in the alcohol industry such as manufacturers, wholesalers, bars, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores.
The Recreational Marijuana Program is exclusively authorized to make marijuana available to consumers and licensed businesses through retail marijuana stores. The program tracks the growing, transporting, processing and selling of recreational marijuana products. The OLCC is also responsible for tracking medical marijuana products derived from Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) growers. The Public Safety Program will administer the tracking and perform inspections of OMMP growers related to information identified through the tracking system. The Public Safety Program is also responsible for licensing and regulating the operation of the recreational marijuana industry in Oregon.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Recreational & Medical Inspector positions are very similar in nature, yet have slightly different duties. Please see below for specifics on each position.
Site Surveys and Investigations
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(Medical) - Independently, or as a member of a team, conducts site surveys and investigations of Oregon medical marijuana registrants to assure compliance with state laws and rules that govern medical marijuana growers, processors and dispensaries required to track marijuana using OLCC cannabis tracking system. These individuals remain registrants of Oregon Health Authority's Oregon Medical Marijuana Program.
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(Recreational) - Conducts site surveys and investigations of Oregon marijuana licensed businesses to assure compliance with state laws and rules.
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(Recreational & Medical) - Collects, analyzes, and interprets licensee's business records and other records or technical reports.
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(Recreational & Medical) - Uses a radio frequency scanner to collect and record licensed premises marijuana inventory as needed. Compares scanned inventory data with recorded inventory in seed-to-sale application to detect and assess shortages/overages in product quantities. Analyzes and reconciles financial and tax data from the application and reports. Reviews discrepancies with licensee to determine whether an investigation is in order.
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(Recreational & Medical) - Documents site survey and investigation findings in narrative reports.
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(Recreational) - Inspects production areas and plants or products for contaminants. Obtains and submits samples of product to be tested by third party laboratory.
- Reviews product labels for conformance to labeling requirement.
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(Medical) - Determines the validity of complaints of marijuana law violations by talking with complainant, registrant, witnesses (in person and over the phone); on-site observation and reviewing the compliance history of the registrants.
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(Recreational) - Determines the validity of complaints of marijuana law violations by talking with complainant, licensee, witnesses (in person and over the phone); observing at the licensed business; and reviewing the compliance history of the business.
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(Recreational) - Plans and conducts minor decoy operations with other law enforcement agencies or program staff. Recruits and trains minor decoys. Accompanies decoys into licensed businesses while purchases are made.
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(Recreational & Medical) - Gathers, controls, and secures evidence according to procedures to preserve the integrity and chain-of-custody.
Consultation
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(Recreational & Medical) - Provides licensees or registrants with consultative assistance by educating or training on regulatory requirements and developing strategies for achieving compliance with rule and law such as implementing operational changes to the business. Follows up with licensees or registrants to ensure full compliance with requirements.
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(Recreational & Medical) - Interprets regulatory requirements, analyzes facts and applies policy and standards to decide appropriate action to gain compliance from licensee or registrants.
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(Medical) - May review security plans and make recommendations for license revocation or other corrective actions if facilities are not meeting the Commission's security goals.
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(Recreational ) - Prepares and presents documents needed for contested case hearings. Testifies on behalf of the Commission at administrative law hearings or in court.
Other
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(Recreational & Medical) - Adopts the attitude that the agency is a learning organization capable of change. Encourages colleagues and program partners to respond to performance or compliance problems as opportunities for process and quality improvement.
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(Recreational & Medical) - Communicates with people of diverse cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds in a way that is sensitive to diversity.
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(Recreational & Medical) - Recommends new policy and proposed or revised administrative rules to better serve the public, law enforcement community, marijuana industry, and government and special interest groups.
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(Recreational) - Uses knowledge, best practices, and new technology to inform program operations and increase productivity and efficiency.
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(Recreational) - Collaborates with the Criminal Investigator and law enforcement agencies by reporting licensee compliance history and suspected illegal activity. Prepares and presents licensee information and documentation to law enforcement as required.
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(Medical) – Collaborates with OHA throughout the investigatory and inspection process as needed, including but not limited to providing; reports, evidence,
Working Conditions:
(Recreational) - This position involves extensive day-time field work which requires driving a Commission vehicle, sometimes in inclement weather. Field work may require walking considerable distances, on uneven surfaces, in the outdoors, in proximity to marijuana, with exposure to inclement weather conditions. There may be exposure to pesticides and fertilizers. Frequent use of personal computer, communication equipment, and a hand-held scanner. May be subject to call back after regular hours. Occasional travel and overnight stays away from home. Occasional work under disagreeable conditions (e.g. dealing with members of the public who violate marijuana law) and encounters with hostile or combative people (e.g. displeased owners or staff). Occasionally lifting of objects weighing 5-20 lbs (unlicensed marijuana product as evidence, etc.). Works with minimum supervision, conferring with supervisor as needed.
(Medical) - This position involves extensive day-time field work which requires driving a Commission vehicle, sometimes in inclement weather. Possible routine exposure to marijuana products and items during inspections. Field work may require walking considerable distances, on uneven surfaces, in the outdoors, in proximity to marijuana, with exposure to inclement weather conditions. Inspections of medical marijuana sites may be private residences (indoor/outdoor), commercial (indoor/outdoor), industrial (indoor/outdoor). There may be exposure to pesticides and fertilizers. Frequent use of personal computer, communication equipment, and a hand-held scanner. May be subject to call back after regular hours. Occasional travel and overnight stays away from home. Occasional work under disagreeable conditions (e.g. dealing with members of the public who violate marijuana law) and encounters with hostile or combative people (e.g. displeased owners or staff). Occasionally lifting of objects weighing 5-20lbs (unlicensed marijuana product as evidence, etc.). Works with minimum supervision, conferring with supervisor as needed.
Qualifications, Required & Requested Skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Three years of experience conducting investigations of allegations, facts, behaviors, documents, laws, legal precedents, and/or other information. This experience must include preparing written reports using individual judgment in developing conclusions or recommendations that are subject to review in court, administrative hearings or comparable formal review process; OR
An Associate's degree in criminal justice, human or behavioral sciences, business or public administration, or other related field AND eighteen months of experience conducting investigations; OR
A Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, human or behavioral sciences, business or public administration, or other related field; OR
Any relevant combination of education and experience equivalent to three years.
Examples of experience that may qualify are regulatory compliance investigation; criminal investigation; child welfare investigation or eligibility determination; governmental benefit, business or mail fraud investigation; revenue audits; insurance claims or fraud investigation.
NOTE: To be considered for hire, you must be at least 21 years of age. A criminal history check will be conducted prior to appointment.
**We will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview. You are not required to have all of these attributes, but please make sure that the ones you do have are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Your application materials may also be graded on spelling, grammar, punctuation, and presentation.**
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
- Experience managing an active caseload, assessing priorities and using discretion
- Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules or policies, e.g., to gain compliance
- Experience providing education and training to diverse groups and individuals
- Experience conducting investigative interviews to ascertain facts
- Experience writing, analyzing and interpreting technical reports
- Experience evaluating business and financial documents
- Embraces and fosters diversity and multi-culturalism in the workplace
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Age: Regulatory Specialists must be 21 years of age at the time of employment.
Citizenship: Regulatory Specialists must be a US Citizen within 18 months of employment.
Criminal History: OLCC will conduct a personal background investigation prior to any offer of employment. This includes a computerized criminal history check and being fingerprinted for a nationwide criminal history check for certification purposes. Any history of criminal activity will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or termination of employment as applicable. If hired, Regulatory Specialists are required to notify OLCC within 72 hours of any conviction of a crime.
Education: Upon a conditional offer of employment, Regulatory Specialists must furnish documentary evidence of a high school diploma, successful completion of a GED test or a four-year, post-secondary degree issued by an accredited, degree granting college or university. Regulatory Specialists will also be required to successfully complete a basic skills proficiency assessment administered by the OLCC.
DPSST Certification: Maintain DPSST certification.
Driving Record: A valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Additional Information
To Apply: Follow the "Apply" link above and complete the State of Oregon Employment Application on-line. Due to the high volume of recruitments and applications received, we ask that you not contact us to request a status update. Every applicant will receive notification after the applications have been screened. We recommend that you print out this job posting for future reference because once the position closes, it will no longer appear on our site.
The first review of applications will be on or around August 1, 2018. For immediate consideration, apply now.
Change of Email Address: Feel free to contact us if your contact information has changed. Indicate which job postings are affected so that we can update your application(s). You will also want to update your Master Profile in www.governmentjobs.com.
Only completed applications will be accepted: We require that you complete all the blank fields and provide complete addresses, phone numbers, supervisor names/titles, etc. for employers. Please be specific under job duties-we use this information to screen. Do not write, "see resume." Resumes and cover letters are not reviewed to meet minimum qualifications unless requested in the job posting.
College transcripts: Some positions require a college degree; others allow for a combination of experience and education. Even if you feel you have enough work experience, if you want to improve your chances of meeting the minimum qualifications, we recommend that you attach college transcripts (an unofficial copy is acceptable during the recruitment phase). If you have not completed your degree, you can still attach your transcripts and indicate the number of college units completed.
* IMPORTANT NOTICE *
If you are an eligible veteran and wish to claim veterans' preference points AND you also meet the minimum qualifications for this position, the points will be added to your score. To receive veterans' preference points you MUST attach to your electronic application the following required documentation:
> A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR A letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating you receive a non-service connected pension for the five (5) point preference.
> A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; AND a copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans' Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.
If you have a disability and need an alternative format to complete the application please call 503-872-5152 to advise us about the format needed. TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900.
If you have questions about the recruitment and selection process contact HR Analyst Jessica Eickmier at 503-872-5154.
E-mail Alerts and Job Interest Cards for Future Job Opportunities: If you wish to be notified of future job postings, you can select the following:
> For Oregon Liquor Control Commission Only: www.oregon.gov/OLCC, (on right side, click:) Get E-mail Alerts, (then click:) "Click Here", then enter Email address, then enter Password. It will take you to a page where you can select from a variety of Alert topics from the OLCC.
> For State of Oregon postings on NEOGOV: www.oregonjobs.org (click in center:) "Look for Jobs," (click in center:) "Job Interest Cards" (complete and submit the form). On this site, there is also useful applicant information, FAQs, and you can search for jobs.
THE OREGON LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORK FORCE DIVERSITY
Core benefits
Medical, vision and dental insurance
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
- $5,000 in employee basic life insurance
Retirement benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
- Employer paid defined benefit and defined contribution programs
**Effective November 1, 2016, SEIU represented employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95%. Upon becoming a PERS participating member, SEIU employees pay the employee 6% contribution to PERS.
Paid leaves and other benefits
- Sick leave earned at the rate of 8 hours per a month with no maximum accumulation
- Vacation leave earned at a minimum rate of 8 hours per month with accrual rate increases at 5-year increments
- 24 hours personal leave earned each fiscal year
- Ten paid holidays a year
The state also provides access to an innovative Employee Assistance Program that offers work-life counseling, along with homeowner, legal and family resources.
Optional benefits
- Term life (employee, spouse or domestic partner, and dependents
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Option to enroll in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options.
The following information describes typical benefits available for employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position or branch of government or be prorated for other than full time work.