Compliance Officer (4010006)

Job Location: 920 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, Missouri 65109

About the Role

The Compliance Officer regulates licensed and certified cannabis licensees. The Division of Cannabis Regulation is in the building and implementation phase. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will assist the Division with developing and continuously improving the new regulatory program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cannabis licensees comply with constitutional and program rules by reviewing licensee information, conducting in-depth documentation reviews, statewide track and trace system reviews, as well as physical inspections and investigations.
• Work with team supervisor to develop, communicate, and implement guidance documents and procedures to assist cannabis licensees in compliance with the constitution and program rules.
• Conduct in-depth audits and reviews of licensee plans and documents, including facility-wide standard operating procedures, physical security site plans, inventory control systems, waste disposal, and other areas of rule for compliance with program rules.
• Schedule and conduct routine physical inspections for new licenses or certifications, annual inspections, and physical changes to a licensee's facility and their operations.
• Prepare, issue, and follow up with inspection reports and guidance.
• Recommend, issue, and follow up with notices of violation and other regulatory compliance tools, including identifying necessary remediation steps that ensure future compliance.
• Review licensee requests and provide recommendations to supervisor.
• Provide education to licensees on compliance requirements and changes.
• Respond to inquiries from licensees regarding compliance issues.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of cannabis product inventory in the statewide track and trace system and at physical locations to ensure compliance with program rules.
• Conduct assigned investigations; locate, interview, and prepare statements; collect and evaluate pertinent records; obtain and prepare evidence; prepare detailed investigative reports; conduct facility visits; and provide testimony in administrative proceedings.
• Exercise considerable independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receive general administrative direction.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of each assigned license and inform leadership of important information, providing recommendations based on law, rules, and department procedures.
• Maintain information in established systems required for compliance purposes on a daily basis.
• Research and develop solutions and responses to questions based on Article XIV, rules, guidance, training, and other tools and resources provided while ensuring consistency across the Division.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required college education.)
• Reliable transportation to conduct site visits, inspections, and investigations.
• Regulatory experience is highly preferred.

Skills

• High level of initiative and problem-solving skills in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to develop effective solutions and strategies.
• Ability to mine data systems and use the data for compliance and investigative needs.
• Ability to organize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to constant program development, change, and improvement.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and find solutions to new situations on a regular basis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to quickly learn specialized systems.
• Ability to maintain a telecommuting work schedule that includes a work environment free of distractions after successful completion of training.

Benefits

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A defined pension plan.
• Generous amounts of leave and holiday time.
• Eligibility for health insurance coverage.

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