Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) (NY HELPS) - VID 200769

NY HELP Yes Agency Cannabis Management, Office of Title Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) (NY HELPS) - VID 200769 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 50% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County Albany Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12226 Duties Description Reporting to a Program Specialist 2 (Cannabis), the Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) position will be responsible for inspecting, auditing, researching, evaluating, and performing a full range of compliance duties for the regional area they are assigned to. The Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) position will primarily perform audits to ensure adherence to program regulations, develop guidance documents, prepare statement of findings, and any other duties to ensure licensees are complying with public health and safety best practices. The Program Specialist 1 may also research and evaluate cannabis products and testing results, administration methods to ensure consumer safety, and compliance with regulations for medical, adult-use, and cannabinoid hemp. Incumbent may also perform inspections of applicant and licensee physical facilities. Duties include, but are not limited to:u2022 Collaborate with staff in the review of licensee information and track and analyze data from licensed entities to ensure compliance with all applicable laws regulations, policies, and procedures. u2022 Review testing reports and assist in managing and tracking cannabis recalls, quarantines, and product remediations.u2022 Respond to inquiries from applicants, licensed entities, and stakeholders reporting complaints or seeking agency assistance.u2022 Review incoming data, including adverse events, dispensing data, and inventory and sales data to assess compliance or respond to inquiries reported to the agency. u2022 Review and research licensee information.u2022 Assist with completion of on-site inspection reports and findings after inspections are completed.u2022 Assist with drafting responses to FAQs and knowledge-based language for shared mailbox responses.u2022 Compile information to be shared with both internal and external stakeholders.u2022 Serve on a team conducting inspections of licensed entities to monitor compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.u2022 Evaluate licensee standard operating procedures, including environmental impact of cannabis cultivation methods, manufacturing and extraction methods for cannabis processing, product labeling, packaging, and advertising for cannabis products.u2022 May perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS) and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level based on their experience and education. Required experience: experience where your major job responsibilities included one of the following: accounting and auditing; investigating and/or inspecting regulated entities and facilities; interpreting and explaining policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals; policy analysis and research; surveillance; quality assurance that included evaluating whether projects met/are meeting requirements that included risk assessment; providing professional level economic development products or services; community outreach which included vulnerable populations; negotiating and/or approving contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other administrative control processes. A Juris Doctor, master's or higher degree in a related field can substitute for one year of specialized experience.Program Specialist 1 Cannabis level requirements:u2022 Program Specialist Trainee 1 Cannabis (equated to SG-14): bachelor or higher degree. u2022 Program Specialist Trainee 2 Cannabis (equated to SG-16): bachelor or higher degree and one year of required experience.u2022 Program Specialist 1 Cannabis, SG-18: bachelor or higher degree and two years of required experience. Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK. Additional Comments Operational Needs:u2022 Travel may be required (approximately 50%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. u2022 Possession and maintenance of a valid Driveru2019s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.The Office of General Services provides human resources support for the Office of Cannabis Management. To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCMu2019s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov).NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agencyu2019s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources/KE Telephone 518-473-5282 Fax 518-486-1631 Email Address Address Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12242 Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

Created: 2025-10-22