Compliance Officer (4010030)

Job Location: This position will be located at 1410 Genessee St.
, Kansas City, MO 64102.
The Compliance Officer (CO) regulates licensed and certified cannabis licensees.
The Division of Cannabis Regulation is new to the State of Missouri and remains in the building and implementation phase.
The successful candidate will be a part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will assist the Division with developing and continuously improving the new regulatory program.
The CO is responsible for ensuring cannabis licensees are in compliance with constitutional and program rules by reviewing licensee information, conducting in-depth documentation reviews, statewide track and trace system reviews, as well as physical inspections.
Approximately sixty (60%) percent of this position will be office work and forty (40%) percent of the work will be in the field.
Work with team supervisor to develop, communicate, and implement guidance documents and procedures to assist cannabis licensees in compliance with the constitution and program rules.
Conduct in-depth audits and reviews of licensee plans and documents, including facility wide standard operating procedures, physical security site plans, inventory control systems, waste disposal and other areas of rule for compliance with program rules.
Schedule and conduct routine physical inspections for new licenses or certifications, annual inspections, and physical changes to a licensee's facility and their operations.
Prepare, issue and follow-up with inspection reports and guidance.
Recommend, issue and follow-up with notices of violation and other regulatory compliance tools, including identifying necessary remediation steps that ensures future compliance.
Review licensee requests and provide recommendations to supervisor.
Provide education to licensees on compliance requirements and changes.
Respond to inquiries from licensees regarding compliance issues.
Conduct in-depth analysis of cannabis product inventory in the statewide track and trace system and at physical locations to ensure compliance with program rules.
Conduct assigned investigations; locating, interviewing, and preparing statements, collecting and evaluating pertinent records; obtaining and preparing evidence; preparing detailed investigative reports; facility visits and providing testimony in administrative proceedings.
Exercise considerable independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receiving general administrative direction.
Gain an in-depth knowledge of each assigned license and inform leadership of important information and provide recommendations based on law, rules and department procedures.
Maintain information in established systems that is required for compliance purposes on a daily basis.
Research and develop solutions and responses to questions based on Article XIV, rules, guidance, training and other tools and resources provided while ensuring consistency across the Division.
Travel will be required with possible overnight stays and overtime.
Perform other duties as assigned.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience.
(Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required college education.
) Reliable transportation to conduct site visits, inspections, and investigations.
Regulatory experience is highly preferred.
A high level of initiative and problem solving skills in areas of responsibility.
Ability to develop effective solutions and strategies.
Ability to mine data systems and use the data for the purposes of compliance and investigative needs.
Ability to organize and manage time efficiently.
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to adapt to constant program development, change and improvement.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills and find solutions to new situations on a regular basis.
Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite proficiently and quickly learn specialized systems.
Ability to maintain a hybrid work schedule that includes a work environment that is free of distractions after successful completion of training.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.
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Laura Gladura laura.
gladura@health.
mo.
gov 573-751-8827