Deputy Bureau Chief - Cannabis Inspection

Agency:  Department of Agriculture 
Closing Date/Time:   
Salary:  $7660 - $11810 anticipated monthly salary 
Job Type:  Salaried Full Time 
County:  Sangamon 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None 

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Division of Cannabis Regulation is growing and is seeking qualified candidates to ensure the success of this developing area. The Department is tasked with licensing and regulating adult use cultivation centers, cannabis craft growers, cannabis infusers, cannabis transporters, and Community College Vocational Cannabis Pilot Programs. The Public Service Administrator, opt 1 position will serve as the Deputy Bureau Chief of Cannabis Inspections and will assist the Bureau Chief of Cannabis Inspections in developing and implementing policies and procedures utilized in the administration and enforcement of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705/), the Industrial Hemp Act (505 ILCS 89/), the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (410 ILCS 130/) the Community College Cannabis Vocational Pilot Program (410 ILCS 705/25-1), and any additional regulatory functions for the Department by preparing, interpreting and translating findings of proposed policy changes and their impact on the Bureau operations into proper form usable by administrative staff. You will also develop, implement, prioritize, and monitor policies and procedures for defining regulatory action to be taken for violations of the Acts or Rules. The Deputy Bureau Chief will develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that procedures are in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. As well as drafting and reviewing policies, operations, and practices, and conducts complex analysis or research and reports with findings and recommendations to the Bureau Chief of Cannabis Inspections. This position will also review, modify, and implement existing program objectives or develops new program objectives. You may participate in a public relations capacity, speaking before interested groups, civic functions, or other interested parties. In addition, you will respond to sensitive and/or controversial inquiries regarding the administration of the Acts. You will often handle sensitive and confidential information, regarding related licensing acts, rules and regulations requiring action on issues effecting programs and concerns within the section. You will serve as full line supervisor for Cannabis Inspection staff in absence of Bureau Chief. You may occasionally travel to represent the bureau at various internal and external meetings often of a sensitive and confidential nature regarding the Acts and will work with bureau staff to develops SOPs, conduct strategic planning, and general efficiencies. The Administration is committed to creating a fair and equitable adult-use cannabis industry in Illinois. IDOA is helping achieve that goal by providing Illinois residents, specifically those who live in communities that were disproportionately impacted by the failed war on drugs, with multiple entry-points to this new industry. We welcome interested and qualified applicants who can help lead and manage business operations for this growing division.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Deputy to the Bureau Chief of Cannabis Inspections, providing oversight and developing and implementing policies and procedures utilized in the administration and enforcement of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (410 ILCS 705/), the Industrial Hemp Act (505 ILCS 89/), the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act (410 ILCS 130/) the Community College Cannabis Vocational Pilot Program (410 ILCS 705/25-1), and any additional regulatory functions for the Department. Prepares interpretations and translates findings of proposed policy changes and their impact on the Bureau operations into proper form usable by administrative staff. Develops, implements, prioritizes, and monitors policies and procedures for defining regulatory action to be taken for violations of the Acts or Rules. Develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure that procedures are in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Drafts or reviews policies, operations, and practices, and conducts complex analysis or research and reports findings and recommendations to the Bureau Chief of Cannabis Inspections.
• Reviews, modifies, and implements existing program objectives or develops new program objectives. Participates in a public relations capacity, speaking before interested groups, civic functions, or other interested parties. Responds to sensitive and/or controversial inquiries regarding the administration of the Acts. Effectively recommends action to be taken regarding licensure issues. Performs substantial outreach and liaison services on behalf of the Bureau.
• Performs duties regarding related licensing acts, ru