Medical Marijuana Compliance Inspector - Western Region

THE POSITION

Are you detail-oriented, professional, and passionate about making a meaningful difference in the health care of Pennsylvanians? The Department of Health is seeking a Medical Marijuana Compliance Inspector to join our Bureau of Medical Marijuana (BMM) team in the western region. In this vital role, you will be responsible for conducting inspections, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring regulatory compliance at medical marijuana dispensaries, grower-processors, and clinical registrant facilities. If you are ready to build on your current expertise and take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in advancing our mission to provide safe, effective access to medical marijuana for patients and researchers across the Commonwealth!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for conducting both physical and administrative inspections of medical marijuana organizations to assess operational status, completion of alterations, complaint resolution, and ongoing compliance with BMM regulations and laws. During inspections, you will evaluate security systems to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and observe various operational processes, including cultivation, harvesting, extraction, packaging, storage, transportation, handling, labeling, and distribution. You will utilize observation, investigation, and documentation to assess whether facility practices align with BMM guidelines and regulations. The role requires effective communication with a wide range of individuals, from entry-level employees to pharmacists, facility principals, legal counsel, and engineers, to analyze information and collaborate on compliance outcomes. You will work both independently and collaboratively to plan and complete assigned inspections. Additionally, you will demonstrate an understanding of the needs of vulnerable populations served by these organizations, advocating for resources, communication strategies, services, and policies that support health equity.

Travel for this position is within Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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