Medical Cannabis Registration Specialist

Job Description

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Job ID: 30792
Agency: Health
Location:Pierre, SDSalary: $29.21 - $34.36 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: 03/24/2025

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health. For more information on the Department of Health, please visit https://doh.sd.gov/ .

The South Dakota Department of Health is hiring a full time Program Specialist I for the Medical Cannabis Program.

The Medical Cannabis Registration Specialist develops, implements, and evaluates processes using the software portal and inventory tracking systems to ensure the effective operation of the Department of Health Medical Cannabis Program. Duties include providing technical assistance to department staff, other regulators, establishment managers, patients, caregivers, and healthcare practitioners. Will maintain and monitor fiscal activities associated with the medical cannabis program.

This position is a key member of the Medical Cannabis Program team. The Registration Specialist must demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and leadership. This position is responsible for certifying practitioners, processing applications for eligible cardholders within the medical cannabis patient portal and serves as the lead in providing technical assistance via phone, email, and other written correspondence to those patients and providers. This position will also assist with software vendors, help to develop, implement, and evaluate program operations within the Medical Cannabis Program. This position is located in Pierre, SD and is not eligible for remote work. Please visit our website at http://doh.sd.gov/ for further information about the Department of Health.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working in or with government entities, working as part of a team and the ability to successfully navigate multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• The ability to learn and clearly convey information to others.

Knowledge of:

• agency rules and regulations, policies, and procedures;
• applicable federal and state statutes;
• effective methods of administration;
• communities and groups receiving services;
• the specific technical area assigned;
• procedures and techniques used in policy research, policy and program analysis, planning, contract review, and/or grant administration;
• awareness of applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations;
• computer systems and applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, and applicable software;
• general methods and processes in areas such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and other administrative activities pertinent to government operations.

Ability to:

• gather, interpret, report, and use information concerning specified area of assignment;
• interpret and follow agency policies and procedures;
• assess program effectiveness and recommend changes or alternatives;
• train and provide guidance to staff;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• write grant proposals, preliminary budget requests, and related reports;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• communicate effectively with staff as well as the public, both orally and in writing
• assist with budgetary requests and pertinent reports;
• provide input on high profile work that represents the Medical Cannabis Program with external parties;
• possess initiative and the ability to take on tasks and projects;
• communicate information effectively and efficiently;
• answer phone calls/emails and troubleshoot potential solutions with practitioners, patients, caregivers, and establishment personnel;
• exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions;
• handle fast paced environment and volume of stakeholder contacts;
• sense and understand others' concerns and feelings;
• develop self, to expand own knowledge, apply it, and share with others;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1B2
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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