Job Location: This position will be located at 920 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109.

Why you'll love this position:

The Facility Specialist (FS) is a professional level position that works in a newly approved Missouri industry regulating the activities of cannabis licensees. The cannabis industry will be in the building and implementation phase of growth for many years to come. The successful candidate will be a part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will assist the Division with developing and improving the regulatory program to ensure Missourians have safe access to cannabis. The FS is responsible for ensuring cannabis licensees are in compliance with constitutional law and rules specifically related to product, packaging, and labeling design through the item approval process.

What you'll do:

• Work with management to develop, communicate, and implement guidance documents and procedures from the Division to ensure licensees are in compliance with Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1, specific to product, packaging, and labeling design. Licensees include several different facility types that all make up the legal cannabis industry in Missouri. These include large scale, multi-million dollar facilities that grow cannabis, manufacture product, and dispense product to eligible individuals.
• Assist in creating and developing this new team including systems, processes, policies, procedures, rule application, and industry guidance.
• Responsible for tracking, reviewing and recommending approval or denial of requests through the item approval process to ensure cannabis product design, packaging, and labeling is accurate and in compliance with Article XIV, 19 CSR 100-1 and applicable laws to ensure public health and safety. In-depth review includes, but are not limited to, the product itself (ingredients), the packaging (food grade and child-resistant), and label that will feature testing information.
• Review the statewide track and trace system data for compliance.
• Collaborate with other units and bureaus within the section on issues related to cannabis product packaging, labeling, and product design, such as inspection of cannabis product, packaging, and labeling at licensed facilities.
• Exercise considerable initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assignments; receives general administrative.
• Complete related or similar duties and special projects as required or assigned.
• Ability to maintain a hybrid work schedule that includes a work environment that is free of distractions after successful completion of training.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. (Substitutions may be allowed).
• 0-1 years of relevant experience.
• A high level of initiative and problem solving skills in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with many competing priorities.
• Ability to take general guidance and direction and complete projects and tasks with minimal oversight.
• Ability to develop effective solutions and strategies.
• Ability to mine data systems and use the data for the purposes of compliance and investigative needs.
• Ability to organize and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to constant program development, change and improvement.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and find solutions to new situations on a regular basis.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite proficiently and quickly learn specialized systems.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of packaging and labeling standards for food items, including food grade materials, etc, preferred.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Carla Buschjost Carla.Buschjost@health.mo.gov 573-751-0987

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.