Temporary Cannabis Licensing Specialist Senior (Licensing Specialist Senior – Non-Permanent)
Job Description
WSLCB Vision
Safe communities for Washington State.
Mission
Promote public safety, public health, and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws.
This position is required to work in the office 2-3 days per week. This may change based on business needs.
**Please Note: This job announcement is for a non-permanent position and is expected to last for about 12 months.**
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 Licensing and Regulation Division is announcing an exciting opportunity for a Cannabis Licensing Specialist Senior (Licensing Specialist Senior – Non-Permanent) position located in Olympia, WA. This position reports to a Licensing Specialist Supervisor in the WSLCB’s Licensing and Regulation Division- Cannabis Unit. This position serves and complements the WSLCB’s mission and goals by providing the highest level of public safety by assessing, analyzing, and enforcing laws, regulations, and policies. You will be responsible for determining whether the criteria and regulations are met so that licenses and permits are issued to qualified businesses and individuals.
The WSLCB is committed to a pro-active approach in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and is actively working towards the success of the social equity program. This effort will be strengthened by participating in effective dialogue, showing commitment to change through actions, and building trust through transparency, with a shared goal of ensuring change for social equity applicants and licensees. This Licensing Specialist Senior position has an emphasis on Social Equity.
If you have an interest in assessing and analyzing regulations and policies with a focus on process improvement, 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
- Independently manage an assigned caseload of cannabis license investigations to include processing social equity applications.
- Conduct in-depth interviews to determine eligibility and assess document requirements. Request documentation needed to conduct investigation and ensure eligibility.
- Analyze legal and financial documents (including but not limited to financial statements, loan documents, bank statements, leases, personal funds, corporate funds, sale agreements, management agreements and closing documents) as well as the insurance documents, verification of taxes, lease agreements by landlord, communication from local authorities, and all other contracts associated with the cannabis business.
- Monitor and coordinate activities and processes of a licensing program(s); approve or disapprove selected license transactions for issuance of new, renewal, and change licenses and recommend approval/denial of other license types.
- Handle questions regarding thresholds, denial of a license, due process and appeal rights pertaining to licensing from authorized representatives, the public and other agencies; consult with, assist, and provide expertise to staff, license applicants, the public, attorneys, and other technical matters involving applicable statutes, regulations, laws, policies, and procedures.
- Gather and verify bankruptcy, receivership, and estate documents. Coordinate with assigned manager for further instruction on processing of the file.
- Evaluate qualifying criteria to determine eligibility for cannabis applicants. This includes criminal history, operating plans, suspected ownership issues, corporate structures, changes in ownership, multiple locations, public protests, restricted entities, violation history, sources of funding, civil records, court records, and any other applicable documents that could adversely affect the license or result in a violation of WAC 314-55.
- Collaborate with Enforcement on investigations, final inspections, and other inquiries as requested. Coordinate with intra-agency Divisions such as Enforcement, Finance, Examiners, Information Technology (IT), the Board Office, Communications and Public Records.
- Determine eligibility for approval or withdrawal. For approvals, review completed work and prepare application for build out, final inspection, and/or final approval. For withdrawals, complete the withdrawal checklist and distribute accordingly.
- Provide oral and written qualification assessment and licensing information to applicants, staff, business professionals, the public and local, state, and federal agencies.
- Provide training and other presentations to agency staff, state agencies, and/or the public.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience for required qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment and educational experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Option 1:
Two (2) years of lead experience that includes analyzing and/or interpreting financial documents, or laws and regulations for license qualification issuance, or interviewing and/or research/review duties involving public contact.
Option 2:
An Associate’s of Arts degree or above.
Option 3:
Three (3) years’ experience analyzing and/or interpreting financial documents, or laws and regulations for license qualification issuance, or interviewing and/or research/review duties involving public contact.
How to Apply
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