Technical Investigations Specialist - Marijuana Enforcement Division

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) is a dynamic and innovative regulatory agency tasked with licensing and regulating the commercial Medical and Retail Marijuana industries in Colorado. First formed in 2010 as the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division, the MED has developed a leading-edge approach to commercial marijuana regulation and is considered a global regulatory and industry leader. The Division implements legislation, develops regulations, conducts regulatory and criminal investigations, issues business licenses, engages in outreach and education initiatives, and enforces compliance mandates using a range of intervention strategies necessary to maintain a progressive and robust regulatory framework. The MED promotes transparency and innovation by utilizing a collaborative approach to engaging with stakeholders and by proactively and positively pursuing solutions to issues in a fast-paced professional environment. The Marijuana Enforcement Division’s culture emphasizes Emotional Intelligence and Problem Solving. Members of our team are solution-oriented strategic thinkers who demonstrate professionalism, collaboration and integrity in all interactions. The MED operates in a dynamic and complex environment that requires members of our team to support one another in navigating new issues, demonstrate agility, embrace challenges as opportunities, and communicate with empathy, respect, and in the interest of progress. Vision: Regulatory excellence through progressive and proactive compliance and enforcement practices. Mission: Our mission is to promote public safety and reduce public harm by regulating the Colorado commercial marijuana industry through consistent administration of laws and regulations and strategic integration of process management, functional expertise, and innovative problem-solving.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience in environmental science, biology, physical sciences, quality management systems, or environmental, health, and safety.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in environmental science, biology, physical sciences, quality management systems, or environmental, health, and safety equal to eight (8) years.
• Residency Requirement: This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
• Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.
• As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy.
• Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment.
• Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy, any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position.
• DOR uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees.
• DOR does not provide sponsorship for employment-based visas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience interpreting and applying standards, statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry that prioritizes public health and safety.
• Experience investigating product or consumer safety concerns.
• Experience evaluating environmental conditions and regulations in a professional setting.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders with competing interests.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, and accept supervision.
• Ability to use creative and collaborative approaches to solve complex challenges.
• Proven success organizing and tracking workload.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to prepare accurate and concise written reports that may be used in an administrative hearing or other legal proceeding.

Responsibilities

• This position exists to function as a subject matter expert directly influencing management decisions regarding health and safety standards for Regulated Marijuana licensees.
• The position leads analysis and inspections regarding product safety and general sanitary conditions for licensed premises.
• The position is a subject matter expert for evaluating hazardous conditions, identifying risks of and presence of contamination on product or at a licensed premises.
• Conducts offsite monitoring and onsite inspections of marijuana businesses to consistently evaluate sanitary conditions as well as interpret and assess compliance with applicable Colorado Marijuana Laws and Regulations.
• Monitors those with previous non-compliance history to ensure the licensees are coming back into and maintaining compliance.
• Develops investigative plans and operational plans that incorporate available data to monitor and conduct inspections of licensees to identify potential non-compliance or other public safety issues.
• Contributes to developing and implementing a risk-based process to help the team identify the licensees at the highest risk for non-compliance and public safety issues.
• Contribute to the development of educational resources and guidance documents for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conducts site visits to explain complex rules, evaluate compliance with a specific set of health and safety regulations, and provide information to assist licensees with the implementation of regulations.
• Conducts and supports investigations into compliance with the Division’s mandatory testing rules.
• Supports design, implementation, and analysis of Division's various testing programs.
• Inspect licensed facilities for compliance with sanitary health guidelines affecting both worker and product safety.

Benefits

• PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical , Dental , and Vision insurance coverage
• Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• 11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed