Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) (NY HELPS) - VID 221683
Cannabis Management, Office of · Erie · New York
- Role
- Policy analyst
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 28, 2026
- Salary
- $53,764 to $85,138 Annually
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Summary
The Program Specialist 1 (Cannabis) position, part of the Office of Cannabis Management in Buffalo, inspects cannabis facilities and licensees for compliance with public health and safety regulations. Reporting to a Program Specialist 2, the role involves conducting inspections, audits, reviewing licenses, analyzing compliance data, and collaborating with staff to ensure entities meet all applicable laws and regulations. The position requires approximately 50% travel and includes responsibilities for developing guidance documents and responding to stakeholder inquiries.
Key qualifications
- Four to six years of experience in accounting/auditing, inspecting regulated entities, interpreting policies/regulations, policy analysis, quality assurance, economic development, community outreach,
- Valid New York State Driver's License or demonstrated capacity to meet transportation needs
- Associate degree may substitute for two years of experience; bachelor's degree for four years; master's degree for five years; doctorate for six years
- Current NYS employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 of Civil Service Law
- Resume must include month/year for start and end dates; part-time experience must indicate average hours worked per week
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