Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) - VID 223380

DGS Office of External Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DGS Office of External Affairs in New York oversees licensing and permit applications for the cannabis cultivation industry. The role analyzes operations, develops procedures, and communicates with applicants and stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely processing.

Responsibilities include making recommendations on approvals or denials and performing supervisory functions across the Operations/Licensing Unit under the Office of Cannabis Management.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in accounting/auditing, investigating/inspecting regulated entities, interpreting policies and regulations, policy analysis, surveillance, quality assurance, economic development

Responsibilities

• Oversee licensing and permit applications and renewals for the cannabis cultivation industry
• Analyze operations and develop procedures
• Communicate with applicants and stakeholders
• Make recommendations on application approvals or denials
• Perform supervisory functions across the Operations/Licensing Unit

Skills

Accounting/auditing

Investigating entities

Regulated entities

Policy analysis

Surveillance

Quality assurance

Economic development

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Doctorate

Job description

Program Specialist 1 working within New York's Office of Cannabis Management under a Program Specialist 2, responsible for overseeing licensing and permit applications and renewals for the cannabis cultivation industry. The role involves analyzing operations, developing procedures, communicating with applicants and stakeholders, making recommendations on application approvals or denials, and performing supervisory functions across the Operations/Licensing Unit.

Key qualifications:

• Six years of experience in accounting/auditing, investigating/inspecting regulated entities, interpreting policies and regulations, policy analysis, surveillance, quality assurance, economic developme
• Associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor's degree for four years; master's degree for five years; doctorate for six years
• Resumes must include month and year for start and end dates, and average hours per week if experience is less than full-time
• Must submit resume and cover letter detailing how you meet minimum qualifications