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30 Aug 2022
Full-Time Regulatory Analyst 3 (Two Positions)
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 September 14, 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 may be 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 and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. At the WSLCB we pride ourselves on creating the “wow” factor in everything we do. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance. We strive to be a great place to work by fostering a safe, open, inclusive and healthy work environment. We want to ensure that our organization is as diverse and inclusive as our great State of Washington.
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.
Your opportunity at a glance
The WSLCB Director’s Office is announcing an exciting opportunity for a Regulatory Analyst 3 (Two Positions) in Olympia, WA. These positions reports to the Policy and Rules Manager in the WSLCB’s Director’s Office. These positions serve and complement the WSLCB’s mission and goals by serving as the Policy and Rules Coordinator as one of the agency’s experts on liquor, cannabis, tobacco, vapor product laws, policies, and rules.
In this role, you will develop rule proposals, decision papers, and assist in the creation of policies, and procedures for the Director’s office. Key areas of focus will include rule interpretation and implications of various cross-agency policy issues. You will work closely with the Attorney General’s office, preparing policy and rule options for legal review by the Assistant Attorney General (AAG). You will provide direct input into all agency and Board rules and policies. You will also research, uses data, and develop options to inform key agency decisions regarding rule and policy interpretation and development.
If you have an interest in policy and rules 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
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.
Duties
Some of the duties you will perform are:
- Research issues, rules, statutes, and policies concerning alcohol, cannabis, tobacco and vapor products that affect the agency, licensees, stakeholders, and the public.
- Research, draft and prepare rules and rule packages consistent with agency processes and procedures, and in compliance with chapters 34.05 and 19.85 RCW, and chapter 1-21 WAC.
- Analyze issues and develop policies and rules related to those issues, offering options and potential solutions to decision makers.
- Work with the Board, Agency Director, Policy and External Affairs Director, Policy and Rules Manager, and agency staff to conduct proactive policy development to address issues and opportunities affecting the agency, licensees, stakeholders and the public.
- Effectively interpret and translate complex or technical laws and rules into information that staff, stakeholders and the public can readily understand.
- Analyze agency-wide policy and provide rule interpretation. Assist in the development of interpretive and policy statements consistent with RCW 34.05.230. Serve as an agency expert on rule interpretation and support policy development.
- Ensure that rule, legal and policy interpretations are appropriately documented and electronically retained for future use consistent with agency processes and procedures.
- Ensure that rule files are complete, well-documented, meet agency requirements and requirements of chapter 34.05 RCW. Timely respond to rule petitions consistent with RCW 34.05.330.
- Work with outreach program and division directors to facilitate dissemination and implementation of rule development direction.
- Effectively and timely convey interpretation and information in writing and orally. Initiate internal and external statewide stakeholder groups to develop rules, and policies where appropriate. Ensure that agency commitment to inclusive and thorough stakeholder engagement both internal and external is demonstrated and realized in rulemaking, and policy development.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working to provide excellent customer service within the bounds of agency mandates.
- Provide regular updates to the agency director, division directors, the Policy and Rules Manager and the Board related to the duties above.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Eight (8) years of experience and/or education.
Professional Experience: in analyzing proposed regulation, interpreting laws, rules, policy and procedures, evaluating and drawing conclusions from data, rule and policy development and drafting in complex regulatory environments.
Education: from an accredited college or university with a major study in Public policy, Public Administration, Paralegal Studies or related field.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:
Possible Combinations
College degree – as listed above.
Years of required experience – as listed above.
Combination 1
No college credit hours or degree
8 years of experience
Combination 2
An Associate’s Degree
6 years of experience
Combination 3
A Bachelor’s Degree
4 years of experience
Combination 4
A Master’s Degree or above
2 years of experience
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
A paralegal degree, Masters of Public Administration, or both from an accredited college or university and demonstrated professional experience in rule and policy development and drafting in complex regulatory environments.
Supplemental Information
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED.
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following, failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified:
- Completed online application.
- Current Resume.
- Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.
- Three professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.
- Writing sample demonstrating the ability to analyze rule, policy or statute.
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply at the link provided.
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