SPSA - BUREAU CHIEF - CANNABIS INSPECTION

Job Requisition ID: 44249
 Closing Date/Time: 02/25/2025
​Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: $8486 - $10,200 anticipated starting salary range
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Agriculture must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

Posting Identification Number 44249

 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

 

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Essential Functions

• Develops, implements, and administers policies and procedures utilized in the inspection 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/) and any subsequent statues or rules that fall within the scope of the Division.
• Serves as a full line supervisor.
• At the direction of or as empowered by the Division Manager, represents the Director of Agriculture at various external and internal meetings, often of a sensitive and confidential nature, regarding the Bureau’s administration of the Acts.
• Reviews, drafts, and proposes legislation and rules related to Bureau.
• Serves as consultant to the Division Manager, often of a sensitive and confidential nature, regarding related licensing acts, rules and regulations requiring action on issues effecting programs and concerns within the section.
• Administers and controls the program budget for the Bureau.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to 4 years of college with courses in business administration.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
• Requires two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers one (1) year of experience overseeing and implementing a major agency program.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience evaluating inspection reports or other similar records for compliance with administrative rules and statutory requirements and recommending courses of action for enforcement and violations.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience proactively identifying concerns and or problems with the administration of a program and or personnel and presenting realistic solutions.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience with evaluating existing policies, procedures, and requirements, and adapting them to issues of first impression.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience managing program records, including effective organization of reports to allow for ease of access and searching
• Prefers one (1) year experience developing and maintaining a cooperative relationship with other agencies or people outside of the agency in the administration of a program.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience working with administrative rules and legislation.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to travel statewide.
• Ability to successfull