Program Investigator III

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10/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Program Investigator III

Pay Grade 15

Salary

$48,482.88 - $71,298.00 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Office of the Secretary

Location

500 Mero Street

Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description

Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis program is looking for a Program Investigator III to conduct investigations of compliance and enforcement. This position will conduct complex level investigations using investigative and interviewing skills to interview business owners, citizens, and others. This position will need to maintain current knowledge of general policy, procedures, regulations, and statutes to ensure accuracy when completing investigations.

This position will report to an office in Frankfort, Kentucky and may require in-state travel, and overtime.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts complex investigations to determine compliance with medical cannabis laws and regulations.
• Interprets laws, regulations and policies for the medical cannabis enforcement and compliance program.
• Drafts detailed reports and recommendations based on investigations. Drafts other written correspondence.
• Reviews reports for accuracy.
• Conducts research and studies laws, statutes, policies, and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from providers, patients, the public, and others.
• Provides guidance and training to branch staff as directed.
• Testifies in administrative or judicial proceedings if needed.
• Attends training.
• Represents the branch by attending meetings to provide technical program information.
  
  

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines
• Investigative skills
• Interviewing skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to conduct research
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work in a team environment showing open-mindedness, listening, respect and problem-solving
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret information
• Critical thinking sills
• Computer and administrative skills
• Interpersonal skills such as dependability, patience, flexibility, and cooperation
• Excellent time management skills
  
  

The Cabinet for Health and Family services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/ .

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of experience in the field of investigation, administrative, business, or social work/eligibility experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in the above fields will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in one of the above fields will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Typical working conditions include both extensive field work in a variety of settings and normal office work. Travel throughout the state may be required to conduct interviews, perform surveillance activities, and to obtain information and evidence. Interviews may be confrontational. Overnight travel and working irregular hours may be required. Working outdoors for extended periods and working in all types of weather may be required.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Joe Duerson at joe.duerson@ky.gov or 502-564-6898.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D