Medical Cannabis Program Administrator
Medical Cannabis Program Administrator
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$ 87941 - 103460
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19-04-2025
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Job ID: 31226
Agency: Department of Health
Location: Pierre SD
Salary: $87941.34 $103460.40 Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: M
Closing Date: 04/24/2025
About Us:
The South Dakota Department of Healths programs and services help prevent illness and injury promote healthy places to live work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for respond to and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in the state of South Dakota.
We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in DOH. We trust our employees to be innovative challenge existing processes and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership accountability communication integrity and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.
The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs wants and desires when it comes to balancing the entire teams home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and detailoriented Medical Cannabis Administrator to oversee the compliance regulation and operational aspects of the medical cannabis program within the Department of Health.
Specific program duties include: supervising program staff; managing the program budget; developing program policies and procedures; assisting with the rulemaking process; overseeing the inventory and verification system; application and registration of patients eligible providers establishments (cultivators manufacturers dispensaries and laboratories); regulation and inspection of establishments; fee collection; providing general information; and working with a broad group of stakeholders including the legislature. This position is located in Pierre.
This is a FullTime 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Health Division of Licensure & Accreditation. For more information on the Department of Health please visit .
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify 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 . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
Job ID: 31226
Agency: Department of Health
Location: Pierre SD
Salary: $87941.34 $103460.40 Annual Salary depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: M
Closing Date: 04/24/2025
About Us:
The South Dakota Department of Healths programs and services help prevent illness and injury promote healthy places to live work and play; provide education to help people make good health decisions; prepare for respond to and prevent public health threats; and support efforts to enhance quality and accessibility of healthcare. Our services touch the lives of every person in the state of South Dakota.
We recognize that employees are our most valuable resource and we are committed to promoting a culture of excellence in DOH. We trust our employees to be innovative challenge existing processes and make the best decisions. We are interested in employing a diverse and skilled workforce that exhibits the values of leadership accountability communication integrity and teamwork. Public health is a diverse and growing field that offers many career options for people from a variety of educational backgrounds. Imagine yourself as part of a winning team that is making the lives of South Dakotans healthier and safer.
The South Dakota Department of Health values flexibility in the workplace. Part of that flexibility includes the ability to work from home. Working from home is a meaningful way to meet individual needs wants and desires when it comes to balancing the entire teams home and work lives. That balance is something we value while allowing most positions the opportunity to work remotely up to 3 days a week. Working from home is a privilege and is subject to review depending upon the position.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a knowledgeable and detailoriented Medical Cannabis Administrator to oversee the compliance regulation and operational aspects of the medical cannabis program within the Department of Health.
Specific program duties include: supervising program staff; managing the program budget; developing program policies and procedures; assisting with the rulemaking process; overseeing the inventory and verification system; application and registration of patients eligible providers establishments (cultivators manufacturers dispensaries and laboratories); regulation and inspection of establishments; fee collection; providing general information; and working with a broad group of stakeholders including the legislature. This position is located in Pierre.
This is a FullTime 40 Hour Weekly position with the Department of Health Division of Licensure & Accreditation. For more information on the Department of Health please visit .
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Bachelors degree in public health regulatory affairs business administration or a related field;
- Experience working in or with government entities healthcare setting or regulatory body;
- Experience working with data software systems and compliance software;
- Background in legal affairs or quality assurance within a highly regulated industry;
- Experience in staff supervision team leadership and personnel management.
Knowledge of:
- medical cannabis issues;
- applicable federal and state laws and regulations;
- principles practices and methods of program administration.
Ability to:
- work independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced environment;
- develop training programs and performance evaluations for staff to ensure operational efficiency and compliance;
- establish and implement programmatic and department goals and objectives;
- develop and manage a budget;
- develop and implement program policies and procedures;
- write contracts;
- oversee the inventory and business management IT systems;
- communicate information clearly and concisely to a variety of stakeholders;
- work effectively with individuals and groups;
- facilitate and prioritize meetings and discussions;
- effectively lead workgroups as directed;
- multitask with a variety of projects/assignments;
- interpret laws rules and regulations.
Additional Requirements: To be considered please attach your resume.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
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 I9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using EVerify 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 . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online:
You must apply online emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email:
An Equal Opportunity Employer
#LIOnsite
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