Job Description

WSLCB Vision
Safe communities for Washington State.

Mission
Promote public safety and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws.

This recruitment is open until filled. First review of applications will be October 17, 2022. The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible.

This position is currently eligible to telework. This position is required to work in the office at least 1-2 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 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 Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our workforce.

It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive workforce that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background or belief. 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.

The WSLCB Licensing and Regulation Division is announcing an exciting opportunity for a Program Specialist 5 position at Olympia, WA. This position reports directly to Compliance and Adjudications Manager in the WSLCB’s Licensing and Regulation Division. The position serves and complements the WSLCB’s mission and goals by serving as the program expert administering the statewide licensing programs according to the statutes and rules by development and implementation of internal business processes, policies and procedures; consulting with agency legal counsel; evaluating program needs, measures and successes; and facilitating conversations with appropriate agency staff, stakeholders, and the community. In this role, you will also review and approve high-level, complex documents related to licensing liquor and cannabis businesses.

If you have an interest in independently developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and processes related to special projects regarding liquor and cannabis licensing, contract reviews, and new license and permit types 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:

• Training and career development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Telecommuting opportunities
• Generous wellness program
• Onsite exercise facility
• Active and engaging diversity program
• Infant at Work program
• Organization’s commitment to your personal health and well-being.
• Work/life balance
• Free parking
• A comprehensive benefits package

Duties

Some of the duties you will perform are:

• Review liquor and cannabis related business contracts according to state statutes and WSLCB rules (including) third party delivery and internet sales for liquor licensees, intellectual property agreements and similar contracts for cannabis licensees.
• Review Sports and Entertainment Facility Operating Plans to make sure there is compliance with applicable laws, rules, and policies while ensuring public safety measures are being met.
• Review new and transferred cannabis title certificates for consistency with state laws and rules.
• Review safety and operating plans for related to new liquor applications (for example, axe-throwing) for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collect, review, and assess information related to licensed liquor and cannabis businesses related to bankruptcies, receiverships, and estates.
• Exercise independent judgement and delegated decision-making authority regarding application of the cannabis and liquor licensing statutes and rules to ensure fairness and accuracy.
• Provide leadership and maintain a working relationship with internal and external stakeholders and associations; explains positions on complex program issues.
• Consult with agency legal counsel as needed with documents pertaining to licensing decisions and other matters connected to applicant or licensee appeals.
• Collaborate with agency legal counsel.
• Provide direction to Licensing staff regarding requirements for complex liquor and cannabis contract reviews.
• Research and implement best practices to provide insight to Division management about new or unusual proposals for liquor licensees.

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: 

Eight (8) years of professional experience planning, policy analysis, coordination, drafting new or updating existing policies and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies, organizations, and/or levels of government, including experience implementing equity and inclusion programs, working in and with diverse and historically underserved communities and/or leading change initiatives within an organization.

Option 2:

An Associate’s degree

AND

Six (6) years of professional experience planning, policy analysis, coordination, drafting new or updating existing policies and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies, organizations, and/or levels of government, including experience implementing equity and inclusion programs, working in and with diverse and historically underserved communities and/or leading change initiatives within an organization.

Option 3:

A Bachelor’s degree

AND

Four (4) years of professional experience planning, policy analysis, coordination, drafting new or updating existing policies and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies, organizations, and/or levels of government, including experience implementing equity and inclusion programs, working in and with diverse and historically underserved communities and/or leading change initiatives within an organization.

Option 4:

A Master’s degree or above

AND

Two (2) years of professional experience planning, policy analysis, coordination, drafting new or updating existing policies and consultation with a variety of public and private agencies, organizations, and/or levels of government, including experience implementing equity and inclusion programs, working in and with diverse and historically underserved communities and/or leading change initiatives within an organization.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 

• Certification in a program focused on DEI. 
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience in program design, development, management, and evaluation.
• Experience in an organization with a social justice focus.
• Experience serving as representative on multi-agency DEI related committees.
• Experience with positive organizational culture change.

Please APPLY at link provided. 

How to Apply

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 60,000 - 80,000.

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