AMVETS Jobs

Agency Office of Cannabis Management

Title Program Analyst 1 (Cannabis) VID 144433

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $63108 to $80248 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience* in a cannabis, industrial hemp, medical marijuana, agricultural, environmental, public health, public safety, or economic development analyst position where primary responsibilities were policy or programmatic quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and/or communications.*Substitution: Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, agriculture science, horticulture, plant sciences, data analytics, urban studies, communications, public health, public safety, or a related field may substitute for four years of the non-supervisory experience. Master’s degree in the same fields as Bachelor’s may substitute for an additional year of the non-supervisory experience.

Duties Description The incumbent of this position will assist the Program Analyst 2, to provide analytic data and advice on economic/business development organizations and businesses or prospective businesses concerning a broad spectrum of economic development problems and issues as well as fostering the development of a robust and equitable cannabis industry in New York State. The incumbent of these positions will communicate directly with businesses, prospective businesses and potential license applicants regarding available business development resources, training and education. Through direct community interaction, they will gather and assess business development and business support needs throughout the state.Duties will include, but not be limited to:• Identify and analyze stakeholders (including, but not limited to, business owners, prospective business owners, and potential license applicants), and assess their level, interest, or influence.• Provide research, analysis, and input on legislative, regulatory and industry guidance as it relates to best practices for social and economic equity programs.• Analyze and interpret statistical data relating to social and economic development programs to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.• Collect and compile economic/business development information needed for program management. Identify trends and common roadblocks for cannabis businesses to be successful.• Communicate directly with stakeholders.• Compile and make recommendations on metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the Office to meet the requirements of the Social and Economic Equity Plan.• Assist with the development of guidelines, policies, and procedures and develop alternatives/strategies for social and economic development programs, both internally and externally on a statewide level.• Maintain up-to-date spreadsheets and analytic systems to ensure accurate and timely information is readily available.• Assist with developing program goals and plans for implementation and prepare special studies and reports related to social equity businesses development and the Office’s progress on achieving the social and economic equity plan.• Present information on various topics at OCM meetings, including direct community feedback and needed support for business development.• Assist with developing and conducting training in targeted areas, for internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Comments NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources/MH

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 cover letter and/or resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.