Program Investigator III – Kentucky’s Medical Cannabis program

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Program Investigator III

Pay Grade15

Salary

$55,830.24 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

275 E Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40621 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. The Program Investigator III will draft detailed reports outlining compliance or non-compliance with medical cannabis laws and regulations.

This position will also research and maintain current knowledge of general policy, procedures, regulations, and statutes to ensure accuracy when completing investigations.

For additional information on the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program follow this link: kymedcan.ky.gov

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

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. Draft other written correspondence.
Reviews reports for accuracy.
Conducts research and study laws, statutes, policies, and procedures.
Responds to inquiries from providers, patients, the public, and others.
Provides guidance and training to branch staff as directed.
May testify in administrative or judicial proceedings.
Attends training.
Represents the branch by attending meetings to provide technical program information.

The successful candidate will have the following skills:

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

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

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 Malaya Rivers at [email protected].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D