Full-Time Administrative Regulations Analyst 3 (2 Positions – Cannabis Compliance Consultant)
Job Description
Safe communities for Washington State
Promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education, and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws.
This position is currently eligible to telework. This position is required to work in the office at least 2 days a week. This may change based on business needs.
Who we are
The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance.
We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business-initiated process improvement.
Our commitment to DEIB
The WSLCB strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our work. This includes a commitment to our workforce and external stakeholders. It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive environment that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace and in the community we serve. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees and those we serve feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background, or beliefs. As a WSLCB team member, you will have opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as, Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, Washington Immigrant Network and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network.
Your opportunity at a glance
The WSLCB Enforcement and Education Division is announcing 2 exciting opportunities for Administrative Regulations Analyst 3 (Two Cannabis Compliance Consultant’s) positions located in: Olympia/Tacoma, WA, and Mount Vernon Representing the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB); the Administrative Regulations Analyst 3’s provides technical assistance and education in support of the state’s licensed cannabis industry. These positions also consult with cannabis producers, processors, retailers, researchers, transporter licensees, registered cooperative members, and certified laboratory staff, to help them understand the RCWs and WACs that regulate the cannabis industry and attain voluntary compliance.
They support licensees in operating their businesses in compliance with WSLCB rules and regulations. They seek to obtain voluntary compliance through education and outreach before greater corrective action becomes necessary and may issue verbal warnings and Notices to correct (NTC), when appropriate.
As a compliance consultant, these positions act independently to plan, prioritize, develop, and implement education and community outreach activities that help and support the cannabis industry. These positions, in conjunction with their supervisor’s input, sets and accomplishes educational priorities. Incumbents resolve complex problems and have latitude to determine methods and procedures to complete their work. Duties may include complex activities such as planning and/or facilitating workshops attended by industry members, assisting in the development of educational/outreach materials for the cannabis industry, preparing public involvement plans, resolving and establishing a community outreach strategy, and assisting in developing policies and procedures.
If you have an interest in working with the public and being a compliance consultant, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the WSLCB team!
WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including:
- A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)
- Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
- Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis – all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees)
- Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)
- Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning)
- A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible)
- Employee Assistance Program – confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees.
- Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
- Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia)
- Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work.
- Free parking
Duties
Some of your primary duties will include:
- Educates and engages licensees, the public, and other stakeholders in addressing issues related to our mission by providing licensee support and education. This includes consultation visits, licensee education, and employee training. Responsible for delivering informal and formal training pertaining to applicable RCWs and WACs to cannabis licensees, managers, and employees.
- Responds to verbal and written inquiries concerning cannabis laws, regulations, and licensing.
- Develops intervention strategies designed to achieve immediate correction and long-term compliance including recommendations to effect corrective action and to monitor progress. This position delivers clear, concise, accurate, and factual summaries of the results of inspections both orally and in writing.
- Assists in the development of education policies, regulations, and guidelines for the cannabis industry; reviews the policies to ensure consistent application and messaging.
- Participates in comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure that licensees, premises, records, advertising, labeling, and devices are within approved minimum guidelines and licensees are in compliance with Cannabis Laws and Regulations necessary to ensure the integrity of the cannabis industry.
- Stakeholder Outreach: Provides training and delivers presentations to the cannabis industry, outside law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
- Conducts follow up visits, if appropriate, to ensure that the identified conditions have been satisfactorily abated. Records findings and notes in the agency records management system.
- Conducts pre-scheduled field visits to licensed cannabis producers, processors, retailers, transporters, registered cooperatives, and certified laboratories. Schedules and completes an initial meeting in conjunction with an enforcement officer to introduce WSLCB staff and processes and to explain the licensee’s rights and obligations; walks through the licensed location to identify and evaluate the licensee’s workplace hazards and to view potential public health and safety concerns, and discusses conditions noted during the visit and offers recommendations and confirms compliance with laws and rules.
- Documents the field visit with a written report including any recommendations or agreements made with copies secured in the agency records management system and provided to the licensee.
- Work includes assisting the commissioned team members with analyzing and responding to complaints on licensed locations. The incumbent may support commissioned officers by helping review a licensee’s documents, including financial records, during the course of a financial investigation. Completes initial contact following the receipt of a nonspecific complaint or a first complaint of a non-public health or safety nature against a licensed premise. Provides education to the licensee, manager and/or employee pertaining to the allegations.
- Organizes and conducts scheduled inspections of licensed establishments, registered cooperatives, and certified laboratories to check for compliance with state laws and provides technical assistance as necessary. Provides input on education policies, procedures, and regulations.
- As a result of assisting with an investigation, positions in this class write reports of findings, create exhibits for hearings, and assist in presenting cases to a board, commission, or administrative law judge when necessary.
- Schedules and conducts cannabis final inspections in a timely manner. Communicates final inspection status and pre-licensure issues with Licensing staff. Conducts follow-up final inspections when necessary. Records findings and notes in the agency records management system.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A high school diploma or GED AND six (6) years of experience working with a regulated industry providing education and guidance to industry members on rules and laws with the goal of achieving voluntary compliance.
OR
An Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Police Science or a closely related field AND four (4) years of experience working with a regulated industry providing education and guidance to industry members on rules and laws with the goal of achieving voluntary compliance.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Police Science or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience working with a regulated industry providing education and guidance to industry members on rules and laws with the goal of achieving voluntary compliance.
OR
One year of experience as an LCB Enforcement Officer.
How to Apply
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