**Working Title: Enforcement Coordinator** **Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal** **Agency: Office of Cannabis Management** + **Job ID** : 83337 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/16/2025 + **Closing Date** : 01/22/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Office of Cannabis Management + **Division/Unit** : Compliance & Enforcement + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : Minnesota Association of Professional Employees + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. The Office of Cannabis Management is currently seeking two (2) Enforcement Coordinators to coordinate the Office’s enforcement activities. These positions are responsible for coordinating enforcement of state statutes and rules for businesses cultivating, manufacturing, selling, transporting, and testing cannabis products. Incumbents will work closely with inspection staff and provide technical, consultative, and administrative support to these coworkers. This position is located in St. Paul and may telework from home two days per week and is expected to be in the office three days per week. Job duties include: + Coordinating the development and implementation of formal enforcement procedures, plans, priorities, and strategies to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations. + Assisting in the development and review of guidelines to assist staff in determining inspection frequencies and referrals for investigations. + Consulting with appropriate staff to determine enforcement response to violations and tracking all formal enforcement activities + Auditing inspection findings with staff to determine compliance and enforcement actions + Providing consultation for inspection staff on inspections and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with rules and statutes. + Participating in committees, hearings, and special projects so that the unit operates in a consistent, efficient, and productive manner. + Managing information systems related to enforcement activities. **Minimum Qualifications** _To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._ + Three years of experience conducting inspections or investigations **AND** enforcement activities for a county, state, or federal regulatory program. Note: enforcement activities typically require legal jurisdiction or authority such as assessing fees or fines, removing products from shelves, writing citations, making arrests, revoking licensure, or shutting down service providers or businesses + Knowledge of administrative law and process including methods of lawful investigation, data privacy, personal and agency liability, and use of injunctions, administrative penalty orders, cease and desist orders, embargo, registration, and license revocation procedures + Ability to write clear and concise reports, enforcement documents, and document data and communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders, including cannabis business owners and law enforcement officers + Ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment **IMPORTANT! In addition, applicants must submit a cover letter or writing sample to be considered for this position.** **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of MN cannabis laws and regulations + Experience in the cannabis, hemp, or other county, state, or federally regulated industry + Experience providing education to adult learners and using plain language + Experience collaborating with or working in law enforcement **Additional Requirements** A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components: + SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only) + Employment reference check + Conflict of interest review + Criminal background check The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.