<p>Title: Compliance and Enforcement Inspector</p> <p>State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified</p> <p>Hiring Range: Hiring range for this position is $71,885-$82,668, commensurate with education and experience</p> <p>Pay Band: UG</p> <p>Agency: VA Cannabis Control Authority</p> <p>Location: VA Cannabis Control Authority/Positions will be located throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.</p> <p>Agency Website: https://cca.virginia.gov/</p> <p>Recruitment Type: General Public - G/This position is contingent upon the approval of pending legislative actions.</p> <p>Job Duties</p> <p>The Inspector is responsible for conducting regulatory investigations, inspections, and compliance reviews of licensed and unlicensed cannabis operations within the assigned region. The role ensures adherence to cannabis laws, regulations, and agency policies by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, documenting findings, and supporting enforcement actions. The Inspector plays a critical role in protecting public health and safety, preventing diversion, and ensuring the integrity of the legal cannabis market.</p> <p>Regulatory Compliance & Interpretation</p> <ul> <li>Understanding of cannabis laws, licensing requirements, and regulatory frameworks. </li><li>Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and agency policies. </li><li>Skill in identifying violations and assessing compliance risks. </li></ul> <p>Investigative Techniques</p> <ul> <li>Competency in conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and documenting findings. </li><li>Ability to perform surveillance, review records, and analyze operational data. </li><li>Skill in preparing clear, defensible investigative reports. </li></ul> <p>Inspection & Monitoring</p> <ul> <li>Ability to conduct inspections of cannabis facilities, including cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and retail. </li><li>Competency in evaluating security systems, inventory controls, seed to sale tracking, and product safety compliance. </li></ul> <p>Communication & Stakeholder Interaction</p> <ul> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Ability to interact professionally with licensees, community members, and partner agencies. </li><li>Skill in explaining regulatory requirements and compliance expectations. </li></ul> <p>Analytical & Critical Thinking</p> <ul> <li>Ability to analyze complex information and identify patterns or discrepancies. </li><li>Skill in assessing risk, determining severity of violations, and recommending appropriate actions. </li></ul> <p>Professionalism & Ethical Conduct</p> <ul> <li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. </li><li>Strong integrity, impartiality, and adherence to due process. </li><li>Ability to manage conflict and maintain composure in challenging situations. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Cannabis regulatory frameworks, including licensing, product safety, testing, packaging, labeling, and security requirements. </li><li>Investigative methods, evidence handling, and administrative enforcement processes. </li><li>Public health and safety principles related to cannabis production and consumption. </li><li>Inspection protocols and documentation standards. </li><li>Conducting interviews, inspections, and investigations. </li><li>Writing clear, accurate, and defensible reports. </li><li>Data analysis and compliance monitoring. </li><li>Conflict resolution and de escalation. </li><li>Time management and case prioritization. </li><li>Work independently and as part of a regional enforcement team. </li><li>Exercise sound judgment and maintain objectivity. </li><li>Communicate complex regulatory requirements in a clear, accessible manner. </li><li>Adapt to evolving laws, technologies, and regulatory priorities. </li><li>Build professional relationships with diverse stakeholders. </li></ul> <p>Required Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Health, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience. </li><li>Minimum 2-3 years of experience in investigations, inspections, regulatory compliance, law enforcement, or a related field. </li><li>Experience preparing investigative reports and handling evidence. </li><li>Experience working in a regulated industry or government agency. </li></ul> <p>Additional Considerations</p> <p>Optional / Preferred Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Advanced degree in Public Policy, Law, Regulatory Compliance, or related discipline. </li><li>Professional certifications such as: </li></ul> <p>o Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)</p> <p>o Certified Inspector/Investigator credentials</p> <p>o Compliance or regulatory certifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience in cannabis regulation, enforcement, or compliance. </li><li>Experience with seed to sale tracking systems or cannabis inventory management. </li><li>Experience conducting administrative or criminal investigations. </li><li>Experience in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food safety, or other highly regulated sectors. </li></ul> <p>Special Instructions</p> <p>You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.</p> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>Name: Angela Nichols</p> <p>Phone: (804) 540-2290</p> <p>Email: angela.nichols@cca.virginia.gov</p> <p>In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at (800)552-5019.</p> <p>Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.</p> <p>Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call (804)653-9490 for assistance.</p> <p>The Commonwealth of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Commonwealth of Virginia to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.</p>