The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.

State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

· Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, Psychology, Political Science, Education, or a closely related field of study.

· Two years of job-related work experience that includes any type of code enforcement-law enforcement, city/county code enforcement, Inspector/investigator-health dept, fire, building inspector, appraiser, Public Safety, Public Relations, Public Service, Social services, Education.

· Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Our services impact EVERY Montanan!

MISSION STATEMENT

To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency.

The Montana Department of Revenue administers over 40 state taxes, property appraisals, liquor and marijuana laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Cannabis Control Division is responsible for the licensing, regulating and enforcement of the marijuana laws of Montana.

The Cannabis Control Division administers the state's Marijuana Codes, which governs the cultivation, manufacturing, and sale of cannabis products. The division provides customer service with a focus on public safety to ensure a safe, orderly, and regulated system for safe and responsible consumption of marijuana products. The Cannabis Control Division includes the Administrative Team, Licensing Unit, and the Inspection/Compliance Unit. The Administrative Team oversees the daily management of the division. This group of staff consists of the administrator, deputy administrator, management officer, management analysts and division support staff.

What We Can Offer You

The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.
Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.
Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17%, vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.
Sick leave- 12 days a year.
11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time.
Flexible hours.
Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https\://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.

DUTIES

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division of Department of Revenue. Duties include being responsible for regulatory oversight, education, and providing compliance services to licensees of the Cannabis Control Division. Primary duties include conducting inspections, investigations, providing technical assistance, sampling, and responding to complaints and statutory violations. This position receives general direction from the Inspector Supervisor, however, typically works independently in diverse and challenging work environments inspecting medical and adult use marijuana premises to assure compliance with State statutes, administrative rules, and local jurisdictional requirements. The position does not supervise other staff.

Knowledge of:

Statutes, Administrative Rules, and policies for marijuana licensing and sales.
Complex dispensary, cultivation, extraction facilities, quality assurance testing laboratories, and marijuana infused products production inspection concerns with emphasis on health and safety of patients.
Collection of evidence procedures
Compliance standards and regulations
Inspection requirements

Skills in:

Research and analysis
Accuracy and attention to detail
Conflict resolution & customer service
Microsoft programs and other data base applications
Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
Problem Solving
Case management
Attention to Detail
Technical Writing

You would be a great fit for this position if you:

Demonstrate self-motivation
Follow instructions
Provide timely, customer service
Handling multiple priorities under deadlines

To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online and upload any required documents. Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (dorhr@mt.gov or 406-444-9858)

(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please submit the following application material:

· Resume

· Complete state application

Submissions incomplete or missing relevant materials will not be reviewed or considered.

Applicant Pool Statement\: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Special Requirements

Eligibility for employment will be subject to the following:

· Criminal Background Check. Circumstances involving convictions will be reviewed

· Tax status must be current. Circumstances involving tax status issues will be reviewed

16-12-210 (5) Inspections -- procedures -- prohibition on inspector affiliation with licenses.

The department may not hire or contract with a person to be an inspector if the person, during the previous 4 years, was or worked for a Montana business or facility operating under this chapter or a former medical marijuana licensee.

REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite; however, the successful candidate must be a primary resident of Montana as a condition of employment. This position would be required to report to the Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program. Full-time teleworking is not available.

Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).

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