Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) - VID 228229

Cannabis Management, Office of; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Office of Cannabis Management is seeking a Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) to conduct inspections, audits, and compliance evaluations for licensed cannabis entities across a regional area. The role reviews testing reports, investigates complaints, assists with on-site inspections, and evaluates adherence to health and safety regulations for medical, adult-use, and cannabinoid hemp products.

This full-time position reports to a Program Specialist 2 and requires significant travel

Qualifications

• Six years of work experience in accounting/auditing, inspecting regulated facilities, interpreting policies and regulations, or related compliance work.
• Associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor's degree for four years; master's degree for five years.
• Valid New York State Driver's License or demonstrated capacity to meet transportation needs.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, audits, and compliance evaluations for licensed cannabis entities in a regional area.
• Review testing reports, investigate complaints, and assist with on-site inspections.
• Evaluate adherence to public health and safety regulations for medical, adult-use, and cannabinoid hemp products.

Skills

Accounting / auditing

Regulated inspections

Policy interpretation

Compliance work

Education

Associate degree substitute (2 yrs)

Bachelor's degree (4 yrs)

Master's degree (5 yrs)

Job description

The Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) position with the New York Office of Cannabis Management conducts inspections, audits, and compliance evaluations for licensed cannabis entities in a regional area. The role reviews testing reports, investigates complaints, assists with on-site inspections, and evaluates adherence to public health and safety regulations for medical, adult-use, and cannabinoid hemp products. This full-time position reports to a Program Specialist 2 and requires significant travel (approximately 50%) throughout the region.

Key qualifications:

• Six years of work experience in accounting/auditing, inspecting regulated facilities, interpreting policies and regulations, or related compliance work
• Associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor's degree for four years; master's degree for five years
• Valid New York State Driver's License or demonstrated capacity to meet transportation needs
• Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, including evenings and weekends