New York State Civil Service
Program Specialist 1 Cannabis (NY HELPS) VID
New York State Civil Service, Albany, New York, us, 12237
NY HELP Yes
Agency Office of Cannabis Management
Title Program Specialist 1 Cannabis (NY HELPS) VID 172664
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $52198 to $82656 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12226
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level * based on their experience and education. Required experience: regulatory compliance/oversight experience within a regulatory entity with primary (over 50%) responsibility on two or more of the following: accounting and auditing; investigating and/or inspecting regulated entities and facilities; interpreting and explaining policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals; policy analysis and research; surveillance; quality assurance that included evaluating whether projects met/are meeting requirements that included risk assessment; providing professional level economic development products or services; community outreach which included vulnerable populations; negotiating and/or approving contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other administrative control processes. Master's and higher-level degrees will substitute for one year of required experience. * Program Specialist 1 Cannabis level requirements:• Program Specialist Trainee 1 Cannabis (equated to SG-14): bachelor or higher degree. • Program Specialist Trainee 2 Cannabis (equated to SG-16): bachelor or higher degree and one year of required experience.• Program Specialist 1 Cannabis, SG-18: bachelor or higher degree and two years of required experience. Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the incumbent of this position will assist with the work within the laboratory unit of Health & Scientific Affairs. The Program Specialist 1 will perform data monitoring and desk audits, develop written communications and guidance documents, and support other operations as assigned by the laboratory manager. Duties include, but are not limited to:• Review and track laboratory and sampling firm information submitted to the Office to assess for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.• Intake, monitor and conduct analysis of laboratory testing data, or other information as assigned, and escalate findings requiring further action.• Assist with the development of written communications including but not limited to guidance documents, policies, FAQs, call center knowledge base, presentations, and other communications as assigned.• Monitor and track relevant cannabis laboratory related policies and studies at the state and federal levels to assess for trends and potential impact to NY.• Assist with the intake of laboratory and sampling firm inquiries and application materials.• Assist with the communications to cure application deficiencies.• Respond to inquiries from external stakeholders seeking agency assistance and escalate inquiries to research scientists as needed.• Assist with the development of surveys for key stakeholders to gather feedback. • Assist with the development and tracking of documents and projects for the Laboratory Standards team. • May perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.
Additional Comments *There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov).NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. • Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. • Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources/AS
Telephone 518-473-5282
Fax 518-486-1631
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.
Agency Office of Cannabis Management
Title Program Specialist 1 Cannabis (NY HELPS) VID 172664
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $52198 to $82656 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 5%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue, Building 9
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12226
Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)* and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:This title includes a traineeship opportunity and applicants will be appointed to the appropriate level * based on their experience and education. Required experience: regulatory compliance/oversight experience within a regulatory entity with primary (over 50%) responsibility on two or more of the following: accounting and auditing; investigating and/or inspecting regulated entities and facilities; interpreting and explaining policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals; policy analysis and research; surveillance; quality assurance that included evaluating whether projects met/are meeting requirements that included risk assessment; providing professional level economic development products or services; community outreach which included vulnerable populations; negotiating and/or approving contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other administrative control processes. Master's and higher-level degrees will substitute for one year of required experience. * Program Specialist 1 Cannabis level requirements:• Program Specialist Trainee 1 Cannabis (equated to SG-14): bachelor or higher degree. • Program Specialist Trainee 2 Cannabis (equated to SG-16): bachelor or higher degree and one year of required experience.• Program Specialist 1 Cannabis, SG-18: bachelor or higher degree and two years of required experience. Applicants may also be appointed to this position if currently reachable on the appropriate eligible list for this title OR are a current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, the incumbent of this position will assist with the work within the laboratory unit of Health & Scientific Affairs. The Program Specialist 1 will perform data monitoring and desk audits, develop written communications and guidance documents, and support other operations as assigned by the laboratory manager. Duties include, but are not limited to:• Review and track laboratory and sampling firm information submitted to the Office to assess for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.• Intake, monitor and conduct analysis of laboratory testing data, or other information as assigned, and escalate findings requiring further action.• Assist with the development of written communications including but not limited to guidance documents, policies, FAQs, call center knowledge base, presentations, and other communications as assigned.• Monitor and track relevant cannabis laboratory related policies and studies at the state and federal levels to assess for trends and potential impact to NY.• Assist with the intake of laboratory and sampling firm inquiries and application materials.• Assist with the communications to cure application deficiencies.• Respond to inquiries from external stakeholders seeking agency assistance and escalate inquiries to research scientists as needed.• Assist with the development of surveys for key stakeholders to gather feedback. • Assist with the development and tracking of documents and projects for the Laboratory Standards team. • May perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.
Additional Comments *There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov).NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines. • Travel may be required (approximately 5%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment. • Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources/AS
Telephone 518-473-5282
Fax 518-486-1631
Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM
31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12242
Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.