State of Maryland Hiring for ADMINISTRATOR I Trade Practice Investigator at Maryland, United States Full Time

Introduction

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC) is tasked with supporting the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) in the regulation of the medical and retail cannabis industries, as well as the regulation of the alcohol and tobacco industries, in Maryland. The mission of the ATCC is to advance public safety, support economic growth, and reduce public harm by promoting the responsible sale and consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis products through consistent administration and enforcement of laws and regulations, as well as the strategic integration of process management, functional expertise, and the study of operations and administration of similar laws in other states and countries.

The mission of the Field Enforcement Division of the ATCC is to protect consumers from illicit alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis products entering the marketplace as well as ensuring state revenues are protected. The Field Enforcement Division provides guidance to the alcoholic beverage and tobacco industries through a program of inspection, education, and enforcement to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations. The Field Enforcement Division strives to maximize a culture of compliance with the alcohol, tobacco and cannabis laws and regulations of the state by being adaptable to statutory changes and product evolution, employing modern technology, and advancing state-wide consistency in enforcement.

GRADE

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

McHenry Row-Banner Building

1215 E. Fort Ave., Suite 300

Baltimore, MD 21230

Main Purpose of Job

The Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission is seeking to employ an Investigator for the Regulatory and Research Section, Trade Practices Unit. The incumbent will perform and coordinate inspections of establishments that hold a license or permit issued by the Office of the Executive Director (OED) and conduct pre-license inspections relative to new applicants that are seeking any license or permit issued by the OED. This position will work with industry members of those commodity products (alcohol, tobacco, etc.) that are regulated by the OED to seek voluntary compliance of applicable laws and regulations, relative to the manufacture, distribution, sale, storage, and transportation of those regulated commodity products. This position will provide education to industry members to seek voluntary compliance of minor violations detected during routine inspections and conduct any necessary follow-up investigations to ensure compliance is achieved. This position will receive and investigate complaints related to potential violations of COMAR Trade Practice Regulation, Alcohol Beverage Article, Tax General Article, and Business Regulation Article relative to any commodity product regulated by the OED.

Duties of this position will require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Duties of this position will require special physical demands such as lifting 50 pounds or more, climbing ladders, etc.

POSITION DUTIES

Investigations

• Receives and investigates complaints related to potential violations of COMAR Trade Practice Regulation, Alcohol Beverage Article, Tax General Article, and Business Regulation Article relative to any commodity product regulated by the OED.
• Conducts interviews with members of the commodity products industries (alcohol, tobacco, etc.) that are regulated by the OED. Interviews potential witnesses and suspects engaged in any suspected unlawful conduct. Receives formal written statements as applicable.
• Performs covert surveillance of establishments/entities that are engaged in the industries regulated by the OED, and takes photographs as needed. Prepares detailed investigative reports and completes accompanying documents as required in order to document investigations.
• Testifies in criminal and/or civil proceedings relative to investigations conducted that require formal adjudication. (OED Administrative Hearings, local Liquor Board Hearings, Maryland Criminal Courts)

Inspections

• Performs, coordinates, or assigns unannounced, routine inspections of establishments that hold a license or permit issued by the OED and conducts pre-license inspections relative to new applicants that are seeking any license or permit issued by the OED; completes the associated documentation of those inspections.
• Reports findings of routine inspections. Makes recommendations to the Trade Practice Unit Supervisor when additional investigation by, or in conjunction with Field Enforcement Agents may be needed.

Industry Outreach

• Works with industry members of those commodity products (alcohol, tobacco, etc.) that are regulated by the OED to seek voluntary compliance of applicable laws and regulations, relative to the manufacture, distribution, sale, storage, and transportation of those regulated commodity products.
• Provides education to industry members in an effort to seek voluntary compliance of minor violations detected during routine inspections. Provide initial training and any necessary follow-up education to holders of a license or permit issued by the OED.
• Attends and assists with discussions among tobacco or alcohol beverage or other regulated commodities’ wholesalers, importers, and associations to answer moderately complex questions regarding State regulations and requirements. Resolves issues with industry employees on the need and requirements for certain permits (solicitors and transportation etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have the following qualifications.

Education : Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience : Four (4) years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes

• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

The following are desired qualifications for this position.

• Prior work experience with a licensing or regulatory unit of a local, state or federal government agency.
• Three (3) years of work experience conducting criminal and/or administrative investigations, including the ability to prepare written narrative reports, conduct interviews of witnesses and suspects, the collection of evidence, providing testimony in criminal and/or civil proceedings, and the completion of other necessary documentation.
• Experience conducting inspections of a regulated industry that does business involving commodity products such as alcohol, tobacco, motor fuel, hazardous materials, food products, medicines etc.
• Experience providing training and/or conducting public speaking engagements.
• Experience within the alcohol and/or tobacco industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Access database applications.
• Professional writing experience.
• College degree.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that are relevant to this position.

Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application or emailed to Beth Richard [email protected]. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

Inquiries about this recruitment can be made to Beth Richard [email protected]

Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [email protected] .

If you cannot complete an online application you may mail an application, resume, supplemental questions and supporting documents to McHenry Row-Banner Building, 1215 E. Fort Ave., Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21230. This method is strongly discouraged since your application must be received by the recruitment deadline to be accepted.

TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentations of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

ATCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.