ADMINISTRATOR I (OCR Investigator)

State of Maryland; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Cannabis Administration, Office of Compliance & Regulation in Linthicum, MD, seeks a field inspector to conduct announced and unannounced inspections of cannabis growers, processors, and dispensaries, ensuring compliance with health, safety, security, and regulatory standards across the state.

The role requires reviewing equipment, facilities, files, and records, traveling statewide, and producing clear investigative reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four years of administrative or professional experience.
• Notes: substitutions allowed (college credits, degrees, or military service) per MD guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct announced and unannounced field inspections of licensed cannabis growers, processors, and dispensaries across Maryland.
• Inspect equipment, facilities, files, records, and operational practices for regulatory compliance.
• Review employee, financial, inventory, and sales data to verify compliance with state laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive compliance and investigative reports; collaborate with investigators and support enforcement actions.

Skills

Administrative experience

Investigative experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Introduction

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Cannabis Administration, Office of Compliance & Regulation, Linthicum, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

Under the direction of a Regional Enforcement Supervisor, this position will conduct both announced and unannounced field inspections of licensed cannabis growers, processors, and dispensaries. Inspections are conducted throughout the State of Maryland to ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, security, and regulatory standards which govern the cultivation, processing, and sale of cannabis.

This position will inspect equipment, facilities, files, records, and operational practices. This position will also review employee, financial, inventory, and sales data to verify compliance with State of Maryland laws and regulations. This position will require frequent Statewide travel, as well as strong attention to detail; excellent analytical and organizational skills; and the ability to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive compliance and investigative reports.

Furthermore, this position will work collaboratively with other investigators and staff members within the Maryland Cannabis Administration's Office of Compliance and Regulation to identify compliance issues, support enforcement actions, and promote regulatory consistency. Therefore, this position will be responsible for additional duties, including conducting licensing and background investigations; maintaining licensing case files; and tracking spreadsheets. This position will also be responsible for performing the pre-licensing inspections of facility buildouts and documenting any findings which support licensing and enforcement decisions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work experience.

Notes:

• 1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year, up to four years of the required experience.
• 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures, and processes; or overseeing or coordinating unit operations; or functioning as a Staff Assistant to a higher ranking Commissioned Officer, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should have professional experience conducting complex investigations, as well as experience conducting interviews related to investigations.

The desired candidate should also have professional investigative experience with a law enforcement and/or regulatory agency.

Additionally, the desired candidate should have experience interpreting and applying statute and regulations.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.

Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

EEO & Inclusion

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: [phone] or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.