Working Title: Hemp Derived Product Inspector
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior or Principal
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 4/26/2024.
• Date Posted: 04/20/2024
• Closing Date: 05/03/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit: Office of Medical Cannabis / Compliance and Enforcement
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 75% of the time
• Salary Range, State Program Administrator Senior: $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually
• Salary Range, State Program Administrator Principal: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214- MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• Work Area: Office of Medical Cannabis / Compliance and Enforcement
• Telework Eligible: Yes/Hybrid
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged, and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Join a mission-driven team in the Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) within the Minnesota Department of Health and contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans. This ground-breaking position exists to ensure public health and safety are maintained, and compliance with state laws, rules and regulations are met by cannabis businesses across Minnesota.

Working as a Hemp Derived Product Inspector you will:

• Inspect and conduct enforcement activities in partnership with other OMC staff to ensure cannabis businesses are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provide outreach/training to businesses and government groups on how to correct frequent issues.
• Develop and maintain procedures and program activities in accordance with statute and rules and regulations.

These vacancies are posted at two different job classifications levels: State Program Administrator Senior and State Program Administrator Principal. The level at which the positions are filled will be based on the selected candidates' qualifications.

This is a hybrid telework position for residents of Minnesota with the telework schedule based on the business needs of the unit and supervisory discretion.

Position locations will be determined by the top candidates and will be based out of one of the following MDH district office locations: Duluth, Fergus Falls and Bemidji.

This position requires travel for in-person inspections up to 75% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and month and year for each job held.

State Program Administrator Senior:

Two (2) years of experience in a regulatory enforcement or similar position in the fields of public health horticulture, environmental health, law enforcement, law enforcement, or a related field. Experience to include:

• Risk-based inspection and enforcement practices, including proper evidence gathering and documentation.

State Program Administrator Principal:

Three years (3) of experience in a regulatory enforcement or similar position in the fields of public health, horticulture, environmental health, law enforcement, or a related field. Experience to include:

• Risk-based inspection and enforcement practices, including proper evidence gathering, and documentation.
• Training, coaching, mentoring, guiding or leading staff or partners at all levels.

A degree in public health, public policy, public administration, horticulture, environmental health, law enforcement, or related field may count towards experience as follows:

A master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience; and an associate degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

Minimum Qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of effective communication and human relations principles sufficient to maintain ongoing positive and productive relationships with staff, co-workers, and personnel from other agencies.
• Ability to show sensitivity and to be respectful of cultural, ethnic, and other differences when interacting with co-workers and customers of the Office of Medical Cannabis.
• Ability to compose clear and legally defensible reports that comply with applicable regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the cannabis industry.
• Experience performing inspections and/or investigations.
• Experience coordinating and executing multiple tasks and activities in order to effectively manage complex investigations and enforcement proceedings.
• Experience composting clear and legally defensible reports and documents that comply with applicable regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS).
• Experience working in a high-profile, fast paced government program.
• Advance-level regulatory work in a public health setting.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
• This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Amy Winters at amy.winters@state.mn.us or 651-201-5617.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Amy Winters at amy.winters@state.mn.us.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.