Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Description of Job

Natural Medicine Division 

The Natural Medicine Division (NMD) is a dynamic and innovative regulatory agency tasked with implementing the regulated Natural Medicine program in Colorado. The Division implements legislation, develops and recommends rules, conducts regulatory 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 NMD promotes transparency and innovation by utilizing a collaborative approach to engaging with stakeholders, being data-driven, and proactively pursuing solutions to issues in a fast-paced professional environment.

Culture & Environment: The NMD’s culture emphasizes Emotional Intelligence and Problem Solving. Team members are solution-oriented strategic thinkers who demonstrate professionalism, collaboration, and integrity in all interactions. The NMD operates in a dynamic and complex environment that requires team members to support one another in navigating new issues, embracing challenges as opportunities, and communicating with empathy, respect, and in the interest of progress.

Vision: To be leaders in the responsible regulation of Natural Medicines.

Mission: To implement a safe and successful regulatory program for Natural Medicine.

Job Duties:

This position is located in the Lakewood Office of the Natural Medicine Division. It requires a unique level of expertise in reviewing and evaluating complex applications, conducts outreach with licensees and other stakeholders to encourage strict compliance with Regulations, conducts proactive monitoring and inspections to evaluate licensee compliance, and conducts complex investigations into the actions of licensees to determine if recommendations for administrative/disciplinary action is warranted.

COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATIONS & ENFORCEMENT

• Conducts offsite monitoring and onsite inspections of businesses to consistently interpret and assess compliance with applicable Colorado Natural Medicine Laws and Regulations.
• Supports and conducts prioritized investigations into youth access and product safety-related cases, leveraging Division tools such as the inventory tracking system and licensing database to inform investigative scope and approach.
• Develops intervention strategies designed to achieve immediate onsite correction and long-term compliance.

LICENSING INVESTIGATIONS

• Reviews licensing histories and background records of individuals and entities applying for ownership of, or a license to work in, a Regulated Natural Medicine Business.
• Evaluates applicants’ criminal history, tax history, additional background, and financial interests in other Businesses to determine suitability for licensure.

DATA REPORTING & STATISTICS

• Extracting and reporting data collected through a variety of databases, including licensing and inventory tracking data, to produce internal and external reports.
• Contributes to and leads the development of best practices for extracting the available data to create standard reports and identify trends.
• Briefs and presents relevant data and intelligence to inform the conversation during legislative and rulemaking processes.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Experience Only:

• Six (6) years of relevant experience in compliance, investigations, auditing, monitoring, law enforcement, code enforcement, food safety, or risk assessment and management.

OR

Education and Experience:

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in compliance, investigations, auditing, monitoring, law enforcement, code enforcement, food safety, or risk assessment and management equal to six (6) years

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Previous experience in conducting inspections;
• Experience in reading, understanding and accurately applying compliance code, regulations, and laws;
• Experience managing a high volume workload;
• Experience managing physical and digital records and confidential information;
• Strong demonstrated written and verbal communication;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Strong critical thinking ability and problem solving
• Experienced with data collection, organization, and analysis;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite;
• Change management oriented;
• Effective time management;
• Proven ability to accurately prioritize and meet deadlines;
• Those candidates with previous experience in a licensing or regulatory environment are strongly encouraged to apply.

Conditions of Employment with the CDOR:

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. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations.

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use “see resume” or “see attached” statements on your application.
• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter (Optional if Manager is requesting them)
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment.  If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address:

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email.  Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from “state.co.us” and “[email protected]” addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director’s Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, [email protected].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people.  We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If not applying online, submit application to:

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods of Appointment:

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series.

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Career Opportunities

Associate Enforcement Counsel
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled

The Associate Enforcement Counsel, under the direction of the Enforcement Counsel, represents the Commission in adjudicatory proceedings under M.G.L. c. 30A alleging violations of Commission laws and in informal proceedings relative to suitability disputes.  The Associate Enforcement Counsel provides legal support to Enforcement Counsel in advising the agency on all enforcement-related matters.

For details and to learn how to apply, please see the full job description on the MassCareers page.

Associate General Counsel
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled

The Associate General Counsel, under the direction of the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, will support the Commission’s mission and its staff, and will address and resolve legal matters in settled and evolving areas of the law. The Associate General Counsel will provide advice on legal issues as they arise, including in the areas including in the areas of public meetings, policy and regulatory review, administrative hearings, litigation, public records, licensing and enforcement, contracts and procurements, finance, and labor and employment.

For details and to learn how to apply, please see the full job description on the MassCareers page.
Deputy General Counsel
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled

To support the Commission’s mission and its staff, the Deputy General Counsel will address and resolve legal matters in settled and evolving areas of the law. Under the direction of and in cooperation with the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel will provide advice and supervise work on legal issues as they arise, including in the areas of public meetings, policy and regulatory review, administrative hearings, litigation, public records, licensing and enforcement, contracts and procurements, finance, and labor and employment.

For details and to learn how to apply, please see the full job description on the MassCareers page.
Enforcement Paralegal
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled

The Paralegal, under the direction of the Enforcement Counsel, will support the work of the attorneys in the Investigations and Enforcement department. The Paralegal will support the Enforcement Counsel team by managing legal responsibilities in a variety of areas, including conducting legal research, assessing and responding to legal inquiries, issuing legal notices, determinations, and requests, managing attorney files and records, and otherwise facilitating the provision of quality legal services by Enforcement Counsel staff.

For details and to learn how to apply, please see the full job description on the MassCareers page.

Investigator
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled

The Cannabis Control Commission Investigator conducts inspections and investigations of licensed marijuana establishments in the Commonwealth to ensure understanding and compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. A significant component of this position includes visiting marijuana establishments across the Commonwealth and completing regulatory compliance inspections/audits targeting operational requirements, and may include specific cultivation product manufacturing and, retail requirements as pertains to the license type, as well as facility management requirements.

For details and to learn how to apply, please see the full job description on the MassCareers page.

Legal Assistant
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled

Under the direction of the General Counsel and other members of the Legal Department, the successful applicant will be responsible for managing routine legal matters.  The Legal Assistant will perform a variety of legal tasks in support of the Commission’s mission, including, but not limited to, the maintenance of systems for managing legal materials, preparation of the minutes of public meetings, and management of requests for public records.

For details and to learn how to apply, please see the full job description on the MassCareers page.

Licensing Analyst
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled

The Licensing Analyst, under the direction of the Director of Licensing, will assist in evaluating, analyzing, auditing, and reporting on information related to the licensure of Marijuana Establishments (“ME”) and Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (“MTC”), registration of establishment employees (“agents”), and related duties performed by staff. The Licensing Analyst will also provide technical support to staff, applicants, and licensees in the licensing process and the Commission’s application portal.

For details and to learn how to apply, please see the full job description on the MassCareers page.
Licensing Specialist
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled

Under the direction of the Licensing Manager, the Licensing Specialist(s) will assist in a variety of tasks relating to the licensing process. The Licensing Specialist(s) will also provide technical support to staff, licensees, applicants, and inquirers on the licensing process and application portal.

For details and to learn how to apply, please see the full job description on the MassCareers page.
Policy Analyst
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled

The Policy Analyst, under the direction of the Director of Government Affairs & Policy, supports the Commission’s government affairs and public policy functions by reviewing, interpreting, and recommending prospective policies under the agency’s jurisdiction.

For details and to learn how to apply, please see the full job description on the MassCareers page.
Project Manager
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled

Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Project Manager will provide strategic planning and manage key projects for the Commission.  The Project Manager will oversee the coordination and the timely completion of key projects and ensure they are completed within scope and budget.

For details and to learn how to apply, please see the full job description on the MassCareers page.

Research Analyst
Deadline to apply: Rolling until filled

The Research Analyst, under the direction of the Director of Research, will assist with the development of internal and external research products by providing project management of research products, data management and analysis. The Research Analyst will help ensure the robust research agenda is completed in a thorough and timely fashion.

For details and to learn how to apply, please see the full job description on the MassCareers page.

Procurements

Request for Responses (RFR): Healthcare Study

Quote/bid response deadline: June 1, 2023

The Commission seeks to contract with a Vendor that would procure a research study on hospitalizations and use of other healthcare services related to marijuana use. The contracted researchers would draft the study, and obtain, procure, categorize, and analyze Center for Health Information (CHIA), Poison Control, and other data to complete a two-year study.

For more information or to submit questions about this procurement, please review the RFR on COMMBUYS.

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