Medical Marijuana METRC Specialist (Compliance Specialist 1)

Initial Posting Date: 07/01/2022 Application Deadline: 07/11/2022 Agency: Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission Salary Range: $3,433 - $5,233 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Medical Marijuana METRC Specialist (Compliance Specialist 1) Job Description: This recruitment is intended to fill one (1) permanent, full-time, Medical Marijuana METRC Specialist (Compliance Specialist 1) position at the Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission in our Milwaukie office. While this recruitment is an internal and external opportunity, current qualified OLCC employee applicants will be given preference during the application review process. The monthly salary listed ($3,433-$5,233) is the non-Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) qualifying base salary range of the Compliance Specialist 1 position. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the 6.95% increase. For more information on the Compliance Specialist 1 classification and compensation, please visit the State of Oregon’s Classification and Compensation website. Are you an experienced customer service professional with strong interpersonal skills? Do you have critical thinking and analytical skills? If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today! Who are we? The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is the agency responsible for regulating the sale and service of alcoholic beverages in Oregon by administering the state’s Liquor Control Act and regulating the sale of recreational marijuana in Oregon through the Control, Regulation, and Taxation of Marijuana and Industrial Hemp Act. The agency is comprised of three major operational programs; the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. All three programs are supported by the Administration, Financial Services, and Support Services divisions. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs. How much are we talking? The OLCC distributed more than $600.4 million in the last two years to Oregon’s General Fund, Cities, Counties, and Drug/Alcohol Abuse Programs. This money helps fund essential services such as schools, police, and healthcare for Oregonians. What will you do? You will provide professional level accountability to Oregon Health Authority registrants that are required to track product in the Cannabis Tracking System (METRC). You will interpret rules and laws in relation to licensees’ and registrants’ inventory records and reported activity in METRC to determine compliance or non-compliance. You will act as a technical resource for industry members and agency staff. You will work with other Compliance Specialist 1s within the same Division to assist in tracking recreational marijuana licensees’ compliance tracking. What are some of the supporting duties? Interpret OLCC and OHA rules and state laws to determine licensees’ and registrants’ compliance. Review cultivation, harvest, processing, waste, and inventory adjustment records to confirm timely and accurate reporting. Analyze sales records to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting of sales. Determine whether noncompliance can be resolved with verbal instruction or if a formal compliance action may be warranted. Assist with questions and data requests from internal and external stakeholders. Investigate complaints to evaluate if violations occurred. Provide METRC data and prepare clear and concise written reports and synopses of the information. Assist in facilitation of METRC User Group. Testify at contested case hearings based on information compiled through audits and reports. Identify problem areas where training is needed and develop compliance intervention strategies and training materials. What's in it for you? We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment and an option for a hybrid work schedule, including working remotely. We promote a workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. You will collaborate with a team of bright individuals at the third-largest revenue-generating agency in Oregon. If you are driven by the passion to do something meaningful that positively and directly impacts Oregonians, then the OLCC is the place for you. What we are looking for (Desired Attributes): Please address these in your Cover Letter Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Ability to use resources to research and resolve questions. Experience providing great customer service and interpersonal skills for team members and internal and external customers to positively represent the agency in a professional manner at all times. Ability to verbally communicate complex, technical information to non-specialists. What do you need to qualify? Minimum Qualifications: Two years of experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide eligibility or compliance with program guidelines and regulations. College-level course work may substitute for the experience on the basis of 45-quarter units per year of experience. Note: You must clearly describe your experience in each area listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration. Want to Know More? Here’s some additional information: Telework: After an initial training period this position is eligible for a flexible hybrid remote work schedule. The position is based in our Portland office, and you will be required to come into the office as needed. Telework is evaluated periodically to ensure business needs are being met and can be adjusted at any time. Please visit the state’s Work Reimagined website for more information. This position requires a background and security check with fingerprinting to work in areas that handle confidential documents. An adverse background and failed security clearance will result in disqualification. The person in this position may drive a State of Oregon vehicle. We require drivers to hold a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record to drive. The position is represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME), Local 2505. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time. If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact the recruiter, Carol Mueller at carol.mueller@oregon.gov. What we offer: A competitive benefits package. Paid sick and vacation leave, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year. Collaboration with a team of bright, hardworking and fun individuals. Part of a small-medium state agency where you can get to know your co-workers. A workplace that fosters fairness, equity and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. How to Apply: Internal Applicants (Current State of Oregon Employee) – MUST apply through your employee Workday account. Please update your profile with current job history and education. In Workday, click on the Career application link, View Internal-Find Jobs, Find the position and select Apply. External Applicants - Please visit the State of Oregon job opportunities web-page to submit your application for the position. Workday does not pull your work history from your profile; you MUST list your current work experience on your application for it to be considered. Your resume does not substitute for completing the work experience section of your application. Upload and attach your resume in addition to completing your job history and education details in Workday. Upload and attach a cover letter addressing each of the Desired Attributes listed. Helpful Tips: Remember, your application materials must clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications through your prior experience or education. Be sure to attach a cover letter and resume. Note: Applicants who don’t attach the required documents or fail to complete the “Work History” section of the application may be automatically disqualified from further consideration. Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application process. Workday will timeout after 20 minutes of inactivity. This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed. Log into your Workday account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions, and make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. Workday performs best in Google Chrome. Click here for Resources and a Job Support Page. Veteran's Preference: The OLCC provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be sent a Workday “Task” to complete once you have submitted your application. The “Task” will prompt you to provide the appropriate documentation for your Veterans’ Preference point selection. For more information, please go here: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx. After you apply: Log in to your Workday account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions, and make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section. THE OREGON LIQUOR & CANNABIS COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO WORKFORCE DIVERSITY