Medical Marijuana Compliance Inspector - Western Region

Are you detail-oriented, professional, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the health care of Pennsylvanians? The Department of Health is seeking a Medical Marijuana Compliance Inspector to join our Bureau of Medical Marijuana (BMM) team in the western region. In this vital role, you will be responsible for conducting inspections, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring regulatory compliance at medical marijuana dispensaries, grower-processors, and clinical registrant facilities. If you are ready to build on your current expertise and take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in advancing our mission to provide safe, effective access to medical marijuana for patients and researchers across the Commonwealth!

In this position, you will be responsible for conducting both physical and administrative inspections of medical marijuana organizations to assess operational status, completion of alterations, complaint resolution, and ongoing compliance with BMM regulations and laws. During inspections, you will evaluate security systems to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and observe various operational processes, including cultivation, harvesting, extraction, packaging, storage, transportation, handling, labeling, and distribution. You will utilize observation, investigation, and documentation to assess whether facility practices align with BMM guidelines and regulations. The role requires effective communication with a wide range of individuals, from entry-level employees to pharmacists, facility principals, legal counsel, and engineers, to analyze information and collaborate on compliance outcomes. You will work both independently and collaboratively to plan and complete assigned inspections. Additionally, you will demonstrate an understanding of the needs of vulnerable populations served by these organizations, advocating for resources, communication strategies, services, and policies that support health equity.

Travel for this position is within Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of technical or paraprofessional experience in regulatory compliance and regulatory inspection work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires you to possess an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.