**Working Title: Cannabis Inspector** **Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior** **Agency: Cannabis Management Office** + **Job ID** : 86140 + **Location** : Minnesota Southwest Area + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 05/13/2025 + **Closing Date** : 05/27/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off - MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Cannabis Management Office-OCM / Compliance Low Dose + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift (evenings as necessary) + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday (weekends as necessary) + **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 100% of the time + **Salary Range:** $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **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. This advanced position in the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) exists to ensure public health and safety are maintained, and state laws, rules and regulations are met by cannabis businesses across Minnesota. This individual inspects and conducts enforcement activities in partnership with other OCM staff to ensure cannabis businesses are in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This position will review, and investigate complaints received regarding cannabis operations/businesses. The position will provide outreach and training to businesses and government groups on how to correct frequent issues and recognize misbranded or adulterated products. The work shift for this position is typically a Monday through Friday day shift with occasional evening and weekend work required. This position is a remote worker position which is defined as, an employee who, as a condition of their appointment, has their home or alternative location as the assigned work location, works permanently from that location, and does not have an agency permanent/principal work location. Currently the OCM does not allow remote work locations outside of the State of Minnesota. For more information refer to HR/LR Policy #1447 Remote Worker Policy: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1447-remoteworker.pdf Counties served by the Southwest Region Cannabis Inspector are likely to include, but may not be limited to: Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine. **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 (3) years of experience performing inspections or investigations **AND** enforcement activities for a county, state, or federal regulatory program. Enforcement activities typically require legal jurisdiction or authority such as assessing fees or fines, removing products from shelves, writing citations, making arrests, or shutting down service providers or businesses. + The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment + Excellent communication skills sufficient to effectively deliver complex information to a variety of audiences + A valid driver’s license and ability to travel to various locations throughout the state **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of MN cannabis laws and regulations + Experience in the cannabis or hemp industry + Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, criminal justice, regulatory sciences, public health, or closely related field + Experience providing education to adult learners and using plain language + Experience working in or collaborating with law enforcement + Experience in one of the following areas: Cannabis cultivation or manufacturing such as extraction, food safety principles in food or beverage manufacturing, experience with agricultural or horticultural processes, or financial auditing. **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.