Initial Posting Date:

11/22/2024

Application Deadline:

12/02/2024

Agency:

Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

Salary Range:

$6,257 - $9,226

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Cannabis and Education Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3)

Job Description:

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies.

The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs.

This position is with the Recreational Marijuana Program located within the Public Safety Program, which is exclusively authorized to make recreational marijuana available to consumers and licensed businesses through retail marijuana stores. The program also tracks the growing, transporting, processing, and selling of recreational marijuana products.

What’s in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment

• Colleagues who are passionate about public service and safety

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, personal days, sick time, vacation accruals, and more! Click here to learn about State of Oregon benefits.

• Pension and retirement programs.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon

• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

• This position is eligible for hybrid remote work with options to work from home once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform independently. Attendance for in-person training / meetings, is required. Please make sure to discuss available options for your position with the hiring manager.

About this opportunity:

• This Position is a Management Service position and is not represented by a union.

• This position serves a twelve (12) month trial service period.

The role is based at our Milwaukie, OR headquarters office. Please note that the headquarters for the agency will relocate from Milwaukie to Portland, OR by the end of 2026.

Here’s what you will do:

This position provides professional-level analytical services and consultation regarding rulemaking, education and policy development to the agency director, commissioners and staff. This position coordinates with other agencies and analyzes policy issues that cross or affect other state agencies; develops and implements proposals, policies and strategies to address issues; develops legislative proposals and testimony; leads multi-agency or jurisdictional planning efforts to establish state policy and direction for agency programs; establishes and leads external and internal stakeholder groups in support of planning efforts; represents the agency on national committees that develop best practices for policies, legislative proposals and procedures. This position works with other commission staff to ensure educational materials are up to date, certified and reflect current laws and rules in the state. Please contact OLCC.HumanResources@olcc.oregon.gov if you would like a copy of the position description.

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.

OR

• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Required Skills

• MS Office, including Excel

Preferred Skills

• Conceptualize plans, policy and procedures from operational data.

• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations or standards.

• Communicate effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Translate or explain what information means and how it can be used.

Application instructions and information:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach both in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.

• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.

• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video/phone interview as part of the application screening process.

• Internal candidates currently working for any State of Oregon agency must apply using your employee Workday account. In addition to required attachments, ensure that your profile has your current job history and education. In Workday, click on Menu in the upper left corner, Jobs Hub, Find Jobs. Enter the job number in the search bar, click on the job title and select Apply.

Additional information:

• The use of outside resources such as artificial intelligence (AI) software during applicant skills assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

• The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials. Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are really important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation.

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.

• Any offer of employment with OLCC is contingent on acceptable references and background check. This position requires a background and security check with fingerprinting to work in areas that handle confidential documents. An adverse background and failed security clearance will result in disqualification.

• Driving: The person in this position may drive a State of Oregon vehicle. We require drivers to hold a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record in order to drive.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.

• We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.

• OLCC does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OLCC will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about OLCC

Understanding the State Application Process

Help and Support webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at OLCC.HumanResources@olcc.oregon.gov

OLCC is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.