Track and Trace Specialist

Job Location: This position will be located at 920 Wildwood Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109. Why you’ll love this position: The Track & Trace Specialist (TTS) is a professional position that works in a Missouri industry regulating licensed and certified cannabis licensees. This industry is new to the State of Missouri and remains in the building and implementation phase. The successful candidate will be a part of a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will assist the Division by serving as an expert user of the statewide track and trace system as related to licensee compliance and investigations to ensure Missourians have safe access to cannabis. The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay. What you'll do: Works with the Track and Trace Unit (TTU) Supervisor to develop, communicate, and implement guidance documents and procedures from the Department to ensure licensees are in compliance with Article XIV and 19 CSR 100-1, specifically related to the use of the statewide track and trace system and inventory control. Licensees include several different facility types that all make up the legal cannabis industry in Missouri. These include large scale, multi-million dollar facilities that grow cannabis, manufacture product, test product, and dispense product to eligible individuals. Must have advanced knowledge of the provisions set forth in 19 CSR 100-1 and Article XIV, specifically related to inventory control, statewide track and trace system, and seed-to-sale requirements. Must have advanced knowledge in general industry processes and procedures from seed or immature plant to sale. Exercises independent judgment in data analysis and trend deviations; receives general administrative direction; work is reviewed for validity and quality. Assists in developing and maintaining statewide track and trace processes, procedures, and training related to compliance investigations for all section staff that utilize the system; assists with general statewide track and trace system training, including refresher training for SCE staff. Assists in developing documents and tools for data obtained from the statewide track and trace system that provide evidence to support the section’s claims in an investigation or enforcement action (support inversion or diversion of product). Develops, runs, and reviews established compliance data queries to determine overall industry trends, compliance issues, etc., including reporting non-compliant entries to other teams for review. Conducts in-depth reviews of the statewide track and trace system data for compliance and investigative purposes; utilizes this data and investigation tool on a daily basis to address issues and concerns. Reviews complex data and provides analysis to SCE staff and leadership. Actively researches and suggests new processes for data collection and review of statewide track and trace system information. Serves as an expert user in the statewide track and trace system. Collaborates with the statewide track and trace system and certified seed-to-sale systems for investigation purposes. Collaborates with other units and bureaus within DCR and assists with investigations that involve large or complex datasets. Participates in recommending changes to rules, regulations, technical standards and internal policies and procedures governing cannabis inventory control compliance. Completes related or similar duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (substitutions may be allowed). Four (4) to six (6) years of relevant experience. Ability to work in a fast paced environment with many competing priorities. Ability to take adminstrative guidance and direction and complete projects and tasks with minimal oversight. Ability to develop effective solutions and strategies. Ability to mine data systems and use the data to prepare detailed reports to be used for investigation and enforcement decisions. Ability to organize and manage time efficiently. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to adapt to constant program development, change and improvement. Ability to apply critical thinking skills and find solutions to new situations on a regular basis. Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite proficiently and quickly learn specialized systems Lack of post‑secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here. Jona Jones - View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr