Medical Cannabis Registration Specialist

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Job ID: 27257

Agency: Department of Health

Location: Pierre, SD

Salary: $29.21 - 34.36, Depending on Experience

Pay Grade: GH-J

Closing Date: 06/28/2024

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health. Please visit our website at http://doh.sd.gov/ for further information about the Department of Health.

The South Dakota Department of Health is hiring a full time Program Specialist I for the Medical Cannabis Program.

The Medical Cannabis Registration Specialist develops, implements, and evaluates processes using the software portal and inventory tracking systems to ensure the effective operation of the Department of Health Medical Cannabis Program. Duties include providing technical assistance to department staff, other regulators, establishment managers, patients, caregivers, and healthcare practitioners. Will maintain and monitor fiscal activities associated with the medical cannabis program.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working in or with government entities, working as part of a team, and the ability to successfully navigate multiple complex projects simultaneously. The ability to learn and clearly convey information to others.

Knowledge of:

• awareness of applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
• computer systems and applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and applicable software;
• general methods and processes in areas such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and other administrative activities pertinent to government operations;
• agency rules and regulations, policies, and procedures;
• applicable federal and state statutes;
• effective methods of administration;
• communities and groups receiving services;
• the specific technical area assigned;
• procedures and techniques used in policy research, policy and program analysis, planning, contract review, and/or grant administration.

Ability to:

• gather, interpret, report, and use information concerning specified area of assignment;
• interpret and follow agency policies and procedures;
• assess program effectiveness and recommend changes or alternatives;
• train and provide guidance to staff;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• write grant proposals, preliminary budget requests, and related reports;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=Q34

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"