Program Administrator 2 - (Compliance Auditor/Analyst) 20070573

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day.  We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state.  We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of seven operating divisions and two standalone programs that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and medical marijuana.  Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Our Guiding Principles

Making an IMPACT for the customer:

·         Inclusive

·         Motivated

·         Proactive

·         Accountable

·         Customer-Focused

·         Teamwork

The Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program allows people with certain medical conditions, upon the recommendation of an Ohio-licensed physician, to purchase and use medical marijuana. The Ohio Department of Commerce, in partnership with the State Medical Board of Ohio and the State of Ohio Pharmacy Board, is responsible for establishing the program. DCC is responsible for licensing and regulating cannabis testing laboratories. Licensed cultivators and processors are required to send a sample from each batch or lot of cannabis to a licensed testing laboratory to ensure the cannabis is compliant with Division rules and does not contain any harmful contaminants prior to being transferred to a dispensary for sale to a patient or consumer. 

The Division is seeking candidates to fill a Program Administrator 2 position in laboratory compliance. The Laboratory Compliance Auditor/Analyst will be an integral part of the Cannabis Control team and duties will include:

• Auditing tests performed by testing laboratories licensed by the Division of Cannabis Control for methodologies, procedures, and quality control.
• Examining testing instrument data, logs, and records, and generating reports from data sets, validating for accuracy.
• Analyzing data to identify patterns or trends and inconsistencies with the division’s standards.
• Researching and documenting cannabis testing standards, methodologies, and best practices, recommending actionable solutions and insights impacting the division’s goals and objectives.
• Crafting technical guidance for DCC’s licensed testing laboratories.
• Providing scientific and technical advice necessary to assist with compliance inspections and investigations.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development. 

-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122. 

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above 

Job Skills: Program Management

Applications must clearly indicate how the applicant meets the minimum qualification for the position. If you meet minimum qualification due to educational achievement, please submit a copy of your unofficial transcript(s) with your application. All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information provided in the work experience &/or education sections on your civil service application. Please do not use “see resume” as a substitution for the completed application; assumptions will not be made.

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The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews.  Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions.  An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.