CCB Compliance & Enforcement Agent I

State of Vermont; Montpelier (VT); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium (80%) for employees &

Dental plan

12 paid holidays

FMLI

Pension plan

457(b) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Wellness program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) of Vermont seeks a CCB Compliance & Enforcement Agent I to oversee product registrations, answer licensee inquiries, and perform site inspections. The role emphasizes travel across the Central Vermont area and collaboration with licensing and compliance teams.

The position blends administrative duties with hands-on field work, including inspections, reporting, and education material creation. Remote/hybrid work and occasional evenings or weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years or more of experience in cannabis manufacturing or cultivation, food or product manufacturing, compliance and enforcement, horticulture, or laboratory technician work.
• Preferred: experience in cannabis manufacturing and product development.
• Experience conducting health and safety inspections and investigations.
• Experience working with Salesforce or a similar platform.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily product registration functions, and focus inspection efforts on routine inspections and will assist team members with cannabis licensee investigations.
• Frequently collaborate with the other members of the compliance team, as well as with the members of the licensing team, cannabis licensees, cannabis license applicants, and the general public.
• Work to resolve product safety concerns, disseminate product safety issues to licensees, and take an active role in coordinating all cannabis product-related meetings.
• Schedule and attend site visits, writing inspection and investigative reports.
• Track product specific concerns and resolutions, collect and deliver cannabis product samples for lab testing, respond to complaints.
• Develop product-related educational materials.
• Continuously evaluate the product registration process, respond to questions related to the inspection & product registration process.
• Participate in the industry-specific educational webinars.

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Title: CCB Compliance & Enforcement Agent I

Application Deadline Date: 11/02/2026

Department: Cannabis Control Board

Location

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $31.54

Maximum Salary: $49.45

Overview

The Cannabis Control Board (CCB) is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our collaborative and dedicated team in the role of a CCB Compliance & Enforcement Agent I. This position is open for applicants preferably located in the vicinity of Orange and Washington Counties as it has a significant required travel component in that general geographical area. This role will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with Vermont's cannabis rules and statutes in support of the overall mission and vision of the Board. The position combines both administrative tasks and hands‑on field work. Main functions include reviewing and acting on product registration submissions, responding to licensee's inquiries about the product registration process, conducting site inspections, and assisting with compliance investigations.

This position will:

• Carry out daily product registration functions, and focus inspection efforts on routine inspections and will assist team members with cannabis licensee investigations.
• Frequently collaborate with the other members of the compliance team, as well as with the members of the licensing team, cannabis licensees, cannabis license applicants, and the general public.
• Work to resolve product safety concerns, disseminate product safety issues to licensees, and take an active role in coordinating all cannabis product‑related meetings.
• Schedule and attend site visits, writing inspection and investigative reports.
• Track product specific concerns and resolutions, collect and deliver cannabis product samples for lab testing, respond to complaints,
• Develop product‑related educational materials.
• Continuously evaluate the product registration process, respond to questions related to the inspection & product registration process.
• Participate in the industry‑specific educational webinars.

The CCB is a small Agency with a big mission; becoming a member of this team requires enthusiasm and a strong work ethic. This position is a home‑based hybrid role with telework and frequent travel primarily in the Central Vermont area. Occasional travel to the Agency's HQ in Montpelier will be required. The position may also require occasional evening or weekend field work. Regional coverage areas may be expanded or adjusted based on the needs of the Agency and the Compliance Division.

Who May Apply

This position, CCB Compliance & Enforcement Agent I (Job Requisition #55969), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Duties are performed in a home‑based office setting, in outdoor environments, and a range of indoor settings. Frequent travel in state is required. Frequent exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and mud are expected when performing duties in the field. Activities such as bending, walking, light lifting, and sitting for extended periods are expected. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years or more of experience in cannabis manufacturing or cultivation, food or product manufacturing, compliance and enforcement, horticulture, or laboratory technician work.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in cannabis manufacturing and product development.

Experience conducting health and safety inspections and investigations.

Experience working with Salesforce or a similar platform.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive‑based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.