Compliance Officer

Job Description:

Compliance Officer

Description

Job Location: This position will be located at 920 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Compliance Officer (CO) is a professional position that works in a Missouri industry regulating certified cannabis licensees, testing and research. This industry is new to the State of Missouri and remains in the building and implementation phase. The successful candidate will be a part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will assist the Division with developing and improving the regulatory program to ensure Missourians have safe access to cannabis. The CO is responsible for ensuring cannabis licensees are in compliance with constitutional law and rules specific to testing and research of cannabis by reviewing license information, conducting in-depth documentation reviews, reviewing inventory through the statewide track and trace system, and conducting onsite inspections and investigations. Approximately seventy percent (70%) of this position will be in office work and thirty percent (30%) of the work will be in the field.

• Works with supervisor to develop, communicate, and implement guidance documents and procedures to assist cannabis licensees in compliance with the constitution and program rules.
• Must be knowledge of and assist in researching new methods for testing cannabis and provide management with recommendations for rule changes or new rules, in addition to technical standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Must be knowledge of and actively review licensee testing methodologies and procedures for compliance.
• Researches and engages with licensees and national groups to develop standards for cannabis testing in Missouri, including best practices, trends, and potential health hazards.
• Must be knowledgeable of ISO 17025 accreditation standards and applicable rules, regulations, and law and assist licensees with these standards.
• Must be knowledgeable about proficiency testing programs and applicable rules, regulations, and law.
• Conducts in-depth audits and reviews of licensee plans and documents, including facility wide standard operating procedures, physical security site plans, inventory control systems, waste disposal and other areas of rule for compliance with program rules.
• Schedules and conducts routine physical inspections for new certifications, annual inspections, and physical changes to a licensee's facility and their operations; prepares, issues and follow-ups with inspection reports and guidance.
• Provides education to licensees on compliance requirements and changes.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of cannabis product inventory in the statewide track and trace system and at physical locations to ensure compliance with program rules.
• Conducts assigned investigations; locating, interviewing, and preparing statements, collecting and evaluating pertinent records; obtaining and preparing evidence; preparing detailed investigative reports; facility visits and providing testimony in administrative proceedings.
• Exercises considerable independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities; receiving general administrative direction.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of each assigned licensee and inform leadership of important information and provide recommendations based on law, rules and department procedures.
• Maintains information in established systems that is required for compliance purposes on a daily basis.
• Researches and develops solutions and responses to questions based on Article XIV, rules, guidance, training and other tools and resources provided while ensuring consistency across the Division.
• Complete related or similar duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a scientific field of study, preferred, such as Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Laboratory Technology, or closely related field. (Substitutions may be allowed).
• Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for deficiencies in the required college education.)
• Experience with laboratory operations, preferred. This includes knowledge of laboratory practices, methodologies, and analytical instruments and equipment such as HPLC, LC-MS, GC-MS, and ICP/MS.
• Experience with ISO/EC 17025 2017, or similar accreditation processes, preferred.
• Reliable transportation to conduct site visits, inspections, and investigations.
• Administrative regulatory experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and interpret complex scientific information.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with many competing priorities.
• Ability to mine data systems and use the data for purposes of compliance and investigative needs.
• Ability to organize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to constant program development, change and improvement.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and find solutions to new situations on a regular basis.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite proficiently and quickly learn specialized systems.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Ashley Davis Ashley.Davis@health.mo.gov or 573-751-8827

Salary:

$55,950.00-$66,519.00 per Year