City of Sacramento Hiring for Cannabis Manager at Sacramento, CA Full Time

With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.

Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.

The Cannabis Policy and Enforcement Manager is responsible for administering the commercial cannabis licensing and regulatory program established by the City of Sacramento. In addition to the coordination of enforcement efforts relative to the regulation and operations of licensed commercial cannabis businesses in the City, this position is also responsible for the coordination of efforts to address illegal cannabis operations. This position provides the subject matter expertise to assist Council in developing and amending the City’s cannabis policies and monitors and communicates state and federal actions that impact City cannabis regulations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will be an engaging self-starter with a proven approach to the development, implementation, and management of complex regulatory and enforcement programs. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with a range of individuals, as well as lead and motivate team members. This candidate will be a team player who is comfortable working with employees at all levels of the City, elected officials, external community and industry stakeholders, and state and federal regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate will exercise creative and strategic thinking; approach situations with a positive and solution-oriented attitude; be able to multi-task and work collaboratively to manage this effort with transparency at the highest ethical and moral standards.

Under administrative direction, the Cannabis Manager plans, coordinates, develops, implements, and facilitates enforcement of local codes, relating to cannabis. Develops, coordinates, evaluates, recommends, and implements policies, for the regulation of cannabis; and coordinates cannabis policy matters with the legislature, law enforcement, health care providers, legal advisors, and national, state, and local agencies and organizations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This single-position division manager level classification resides in the Office of Cannabis Management in the City Manager’s Office. The incumbent serves as the principal program and policy advisor regarding the design, development, and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to implement the cannabis program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Administrative direction is provided by the City Manager or designee. The incumbent exercises considerable judgment in determining specific policy and program outcomes. Responsibilities include direct supervision of professional, technical and clerical personnel, and coordination of staff in other City departments.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. The incumbent may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties to address business needs and changing business practices:

• Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Office of Cannabis Management such as, but not limited to, recommending, administering and implementing medical and retail cannabis policies for the City.
• Coordinates all cannabis-related activities of various City departments, including division employees, boards and commissions.
• Collaborates, monitors, and oversees compliance with local, state and federal offices by coordinating regulatory and policy efforts, communicating, evaluating and implementing best practices, and establishing collaborative relationships with state and federal agencies as well as external stakeholders and the community.
• Works with contract lobbyists for legislative advocacy at the state and federal levels to ensure public health and safety as it relates to cannabis policy.
• Prepares and presents reports to City Council and its Standing Committees.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures for the systematic application of City Code.
• Prepares and recommends changes to City Code as it relates to cannabis policy and enforcement.
• Acts as the City spokesperson for cannabis policy and enforcement.
• Participates in the selection, supervision, training, and evaluation of professional, technical and clerical personnel.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs other or related duties as assigned and/or necessary.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Local, state and federal laws regulating cannabis policy and enforcement.
• Legislative and regulatory process at all levels of government.
• Management/organizational principles and practices.
• Legistar and/or other agenda tracking software.
• Land use and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
• Principles of public administration, public policy and public information.

Skill in:

• Communicating and presenting ideas effectively, orally and in writing, with/to public professional staff, other City departments, the media and the public at large.
• Negotiating with citizens and the business community.
• The use of computers, computer applications and software.

Ability to:

• Interpret, apply, and explain city code, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Evaluate program policies and procedures and identify and implement improvements.
• Advocate for the City’s interests at other levels of government.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate personnel.
• Manage competing interests while ensuring the public health and safety in a new policy area.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, including subordinates, other division managers, department heads, and charter officers.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Experience

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

A minimum of six (6) years of experience in public policy and administration, preferably in municipal government.

• AND-

Education

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in political science, public administration, public policy or a related field/subject. A Master’s degree or Juris Doctor is preferred.

Substitution

A post-graduate degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

Special Qualifications

Driver License:

Possession of a valid Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment

Standard office setting; some travel from site to site. Incumbent will travel to and participate in various meetings, programs and events throughout the city, which may involve exposure to traffic and weather conditions.

Physical

On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; occasionally stand, kneel, climb and bend in the field; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; write or use a keyboard to communicate and occasionally lift or carry weight up to 25 pounds.

Vision And Hearing

See and hear in the normal visual and audio range with or without correction to make observations, communicate with others, read, write, and operate assigned equipment and vehicles.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

If considered for appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, a personal and employment history, fingerprinting, a criminal history check, polygraph test or voice-stress analysis, credit history check, and a five-year drug use history.

In the discretion of the City, the incumbent may be required to submit to periodic credit history check.

Convictions

Felony convictions, or any offense in any other jurisdiction which would have been a felony if committed in California, will be reviewed and will not automatically disqualify candidates.

Drug Test

In the discretion of the City, candidates may be subject to drug testing upon receiving an offer of employment.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento’s preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline ; 3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) – All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

• If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the “Work Experience” section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
• If “see resume” is noted in the “Work Experience” section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the “Work Experience” section.
• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
• Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process.
• Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process.
• Background Process: If considered for appointment, candidates must pass a background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and drug use history.
• Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

Questions

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM – 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to [email protected] ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay

Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That’s right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act

The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee’s Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant’s eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information

Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 8/24/2024 11:59 PM Pacific