Administrator I

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Cannabis Administration, Office of Laboratory Services, Baltimore, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to conduct audits, reviews and inspections of cannabis packaging, labeling and product approvals, in order to ensure compliance with State of Maryland laws and regulations. Under the direction of the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA)'s Office of Laboratory Services' Packaging, Labeling and Product Approval Lead, this position will also conduct desk audits of product packaging and labeling. Additionally, this position will investigate complaints about violations regarding packaging and labeling.
This position will require attention to detail, as well as experience with compliance audits and the ability to document findings for enforcement action, if necessary. This position will also require the ability to collaborate with other investigators within both the MCA's Office of Laboratory Services and Office of Compliance and Regulation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience:�Four years of administrative staff or professional work experience.��
Notes:
1.Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year, up to four years of the required experience.�
2.�Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree�from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
3.�Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an�accredited college or university for�the required experience.
4.�Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer involving staff work related�to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures, and�processes; or overseeing or coordinating unit operations; or functioning as a Staff Assistant to a higher ranking Commissioned Officer, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should have experience conducting compliance audits, along with experience documenting findings in a laboratory setting. The desired candidate should also have experience collaborating with health and/or compliance investigators.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position.�Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�
Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work.�Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).�
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date.�Information submitted after this date will not be added.�
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.�Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the�certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract, and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.�
You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12-month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online,�the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MCA, Office of Human Resources, 849 International Drive, Linthicum, Maryland 21090. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.� No postmarks will be accepted.
If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.�Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact MCA's Office of Human Resources, at (410) 487-8060 or (443) 761-8194. You may also reach us via email, at mca.employment@maryland.gov.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or�Application.Help@maryland.gov.�
Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 487-8060 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.
People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.