Job Description:
Would you like a career working in the new and exciting industrial hemp and medical cannabis industry? As an industrial hemp and cannabis inspector regulating state cannabis laws and working with great people in state and local agencies throughout Utah The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is hiring a cannabis inspector to monitor compliance of medical cannabis and industrial hemp growers, processors, and products.
Pursuant to Utah Code §§ 4-41-107 and 26-61a-111, this job includes duties that arise from or directly relate to the Utah Medical Cannabis Act. Duties may require conduct which is in violation of the criminal laws of the United States with respect to the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cannabis. As a condition of employment, candidates who are selected to fill this position will be required to sign an Acceptance of Duties Under the Medical Cannabis Act Acknowledgment Form.
Principal Duties
As Cannabis Inspectors, you will:
Enforce the Utah Hemp and Cannabinoid Act and the Utah Cannabinoid Production Establishments Act laws and rules
Conduct inspections throughout the year
Gather samples of materials to be tested
Complete investigations as outlined and submit in a timely manner
Issue notice of violation for violations
Closely follow Standard Operating Procedures
Ensure industrial hemp and medical cannabis companies are in compliance with state regulations
Certify all industrial hemp growers and processors that require licenses according to regulations
Sample plants for testing
Promote good industry practices for all licensed establishments
Provide training to industry to help them comply with the law
Job Requirements:
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess: .
The ability to enforce state law and work with the general public.
The ability to read and understand laws and legal documents.
The ability to be a self-starter and manage his or her time effectively.
The ability to pay attention to detail and understand the big picture as well. This includes seeing detailed problems, analyzing solutions, and overcoming problems, yet understanding the long-term solution to problems.
The ability to speak and write effectively.
The ability to work well with the public, including diffusing difficult situations.
Preference may be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree in a natural resources or agriculture related field.
Why You Should Join Our Team
The State of Utah has great benefits and the Department of Agriculture and Food is made up of a group of great people with a farmer's work ethic. If you have a passion for agriculture, the Department of Agriculture and Food is the place for you. The industrial hemp and medical cannabis program is new and quickly evolving program that is team oriented and open minded for new ideas.
The Agency
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Typical Qualifications:
Conduct a methodical examination
Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism
Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in either written or electronic form.
Develop approaches for implementation of an idea, program or change in operations
Applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures
Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and Ideas as presented verbally
Ensure compliance with contract terms, policies and procedures, etc.
Research methods, techniques, and/or sources of information
Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand informat