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ADMINISTRATOR III

Compliance Analyst (FULL-TIME CONTRACTUAL)

Recruitment #25-002588-0048

Introduction

***A copy of your resume must also be included with the submission of your State of Maryland recruitment application.*** 

***This position will be permitted to telework up to three (3) days per week, in accordance with the State of Maryland's telework policy.*** 

GRADE

18

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Cannabis Administration, Office of Compliance and Regulations/Division of Regulatory Affairs, Linthicum, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

***This position will be permitted to telework up to three (3) days per week, in accordance with the State of Maryland's telework policy.*** 

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to assist the Office of Compliance and Regulations (OCR)' Division of Regulatory Affairs (DRA), at the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA). This position will assist with overseeing regulatory and compliance matters, therefore requiring the ability to understand and interpret applicable statutes and regulations concerning cannabis. This position will also provide research and analytical support to the OCR. 

This position will be primarily responsible for reviewing a variety of applications related to licensing, as well as to the transfers of ownership and control; ancillary business registrations; and location changes, including the review of complex legal agreements and leases. Additionally, this position will be responsible for reviewing cannabis advertising for compliance with applicable statutes, along with investigating regulatory compliance matters related to ownership and control, and developing statutory and regulatory guidance materials for cannabis businesses. Finally, this position will be responsible for conducting hearings. 

This position will report directly to the Deputy Chief of OCR and join a team of Compliance Analysts within OCR's DRA. DRA staff members work on a variety of interesting and exciting projects, including cannabis business licensing, advertising compliance, and ownership and control matters. Our team is expanding in both size and in the number of projects we are working on, as there is always something new to tackle. 

DRA staff members are skilled in analyzing complex business structures, contractual agreements, and ensuring that participants in Maryland’s cannabis industry are in compliance with Maryland law. Therefore, we are looking for someone who has interest in working in a fast-paced environment and helping to continue the build of Maryland’s cannabis industry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Six years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year, up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures, and processes; or overseeing or coordinating unit operations; or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking Commissioned Officer, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess professional experience in a regulatory compliance role(s) and/or a role(s) that requires the interpretation and application of statutes and regulations. 

The desired candidate should also have professional experience working in a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or other legal setting(s) in which one's role includes substantial involvement with contract drafting and/or review.

Additionally, the desired candidate should have demonstrated professional experience either drafting and/or reviewing and analyzing complex legal agreements. 

Furthermore, the desired candidate should possess professional experience in a role that conducts regulatory and/or administrative investigations, and/or professional experience in a role that responds to regulatory investigations within a highly regulated industry.

Finally, the desired candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to public service.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract, and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. 

You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MCA, Office of Human Resources, 849 International Drive, Linthicum, Maryland 21090. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to uploadOnly additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact MCA's Office of Human Resources, at (410) 487-8060 or (443) 761-8194. You may also reach us via email, at mca.employment@maryland.gov.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 487-8060 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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