Compliance Investigator

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Description Of Job

Marijuana Enforcement Division

The Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) is a dynamic and innovative regulatory agency tasked with licensing and regulating the commercial Medical and Retail Marijuana industries in Colorado. First formed in 2010 as the Medical Marijuana Enforcement Division, the MED has developed a leading-edge approach to commercial marijuana regulation and is considered a global regulatory and industry leader. The Division implements legislation, develops regulations, conducts regulatory and criminal investigations, issues business licenses, engages in outreach and education initiatives, and enforces compliance mandates using a range of intervention strategies necessary to maintain a progressive and robust regulatory framework. The MED promotes transparency and innovation by utilizing a collaborative approach to engaging with stakeholders and by proactively and positively pursuing solutions to issues in a fast-paced professional environment.

Culture & Environment: The Marijuana Enforcement Division’s culture emphasizes Emotional Intelligence and Problem Solving. Members of our team are solution-oriented strategic thinkers who demonstrate professionalism, collaboration and integrity in all interactions. The MED operates in a dynamic and complex environment that requires members of our team to support one another in navigating new issues, demonstrate agility, embrace challenges as opportunities, and communicate with empathy, respect, and in the interest of progress.

Vision: Regulatory excellence through progressive and proactive compliance and enforcement practices.

Mission: Our mission is to promote public safety and reduce public harm by regulating the Colorado commercial marijuana industry through consistent administration of laws and regulations and strategic integration of process management, functional expertise, and innovative problem-solving.

Job Duties

The Compliance Investigator I contributes to Division efforts to encourage and investigate licensee compliance with Colorado Marijuana Statutes and Regulations (Regulations). This position conducts outreach with licensees and other stakeholders to encourage strict compliance with Regulations, uses a risk-based analytical process to identify licensees for prioritized inspections, conducts proactive monitoring and engagements to evaluate licensee compliance, and conducts complex investigations into the actions of licensees

to determine if recommendations for administrative/disciplinary action is warranted.

Licensing Investigations

• Conducts complex investigations involving multi-jurisdictional and multi-national entities.
• Provides support to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies with information on marijuana practices, methods and licenses.
• Prepares a checklist, documents evidence, and writes investigative reports.
• Evaluates areas of tax status, business structures, financial documentation, asset identification, rights to licensed premises, liens, source of investment funds, reputation, civil litigation, criminal history, management agreements and contracts, accuracy of provided disclosures, and areas of fraud and misrepresentation.
• Investigates criminal history and background of applicants.
• Assess the license renewal application or change application and recommend approval, denial, or other action.
• Coordination with other State and Local agencies.
• Manages outreach for applicants who fail to make appropriate licensing payments or are engaged in activities that are not compliant with Colorado Statutes and Regulations.
• Completes oversight and processing of surrenders, withdrawals, expired licenses, and finalizing business applications and/or business changes once a licensing investigation is completed.
• Assists in the development of Standard Operating Procedures and other resources to effectively manage the processing of Marijuana applications.

Regulatory Enforcement

• Assists with visits to medical and retail marijuana businesses, monitoring for compliance with Colorado Statutes and Regulations.
• Participates in comprehensive compliance inspections to ensure the licensed premises, records, and operations are compliant with minimum requirements as necessary to ensure the integrity of the marijuana industry.
• Assists with initiating appropriate intervention, which may include disciplinary action, requiring the collection of evidence, preparation of a detailed report of investigation, and presentation of the investigator’s findings to Division leadership, the Office of the Attorney General, and a Hearings Officer.
• Implement risk-based approaches with proper research and interpretation of regulation and statute.
• Completes various processes on licenses and applications involving results of background investigations, surrenders, withdrawals, expirations, and sending communication on application and license decisions.
• Manages outreach and subsequent action for licensees who fail to make appropriate licensing payments or are engaging in activities that are not compliant with Colorado Statutes and Regulations.
• Assists in the development of Standard Operating Procedures and other resources to consistently apply rule and statute for enforcement activities pertaining to marijuan applications and licenses.

Compliance Education and Outreach

• Assists with internal and external trainings and presentations relevant to the Division’s mission and functions of the work unit.
• Contributes to the development of educational resources, and participates in education and outreach initiatives and related engagements with the marijuana industry, other state and local agencies, and the public.
• Responds to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders concerning licensing requirements and statutory and rule changes.

Residency Requirement

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Class Code & Classification Description

H6K2TX COMPLIANCE INVESTIGATOR I

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Only: Five (5) years of relevant experience in criminal or compliance investigative experience in a regulatory environment, or

Education and Experience: A combination of related education in business administration, public administration, criminology, criminal justice, criminalistics, political science, police science, law enforcement, law, economics, accounting, finance, psychology, sociology or a closely related field as determined by the Department and/or relevant experience in criminal or compliance investigative experience in a regulatory environment equal to five (5) years.

NOTE: If submitting a transcript, certification or other relevant materials, candidates may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Experience interpreting and applying statutes and regulations.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry that prioritizes public health and safety.
• Preferred applicants will possess more than the required minimum experience in professional investigative and/or compliance experience in a regulatory environment.
• Experience in the public sector or interacting with government organizations.
• Outstanding candidates will have recent experience with: investigations involving public health, familiarity with testing of consumable products, and researching databases.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Conditions Of Employment With The CDOR

Employees are in a position of public trust in the performance of their job duties and must operate in a manner that maintains the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and public confidence.

As a condition of employment with the CDOR, all personnel must file all necessary Colorado Individual Income Tax (CIIT) returns and pay tax obligations, therefore all employees must undergo a pre-employment evaluation of their tax records/accounts to ensure compliance with this policy. Final candidates must also complete a successful background investigation and reference check prior to appointment. Certain positions based on duties may require scheduled background investigations .

Pursuant to the Universal Driving Standards Policy , any worker who will be expected to drive a State-owned vehicle is responsible for maintaining a safe driving record and a valid driver license prior to driving any State-owned vehicle.

To Be Compliant With The New Fleet Vehicle Policy, Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs) Will Be Pulled For Review For Workers Who

• Have an assigned State fleet vehicle
• Are required to operate a vehicle as part of the position
• Utilize a State fleet vehicle as a pool vehicle

Minimum Qualification Screening

A Human Resources Analyst will only review the work experience/job duties sections of the online job application, to determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Only complete applications submitted before the closing date of this announcement will be reviewed.

• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to continue in the selection process for this position. Do not use "see resume" or "see attached" statements on your application.
• Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado online application. Part-time work experience will be prorated.
• Recommended attachments: Resume, Cover letter
• List your employment history starting with the most recent job, including part-time, temporary, and volunteer jobs. If more than one job was held with a given organization, list each job held as a separate period of employment.
• Information must be accurate, including dates of employment. If it is found that information provided is falsified, you will not be considered for a job with the State of Colorado and/or may be removed from a job after hire.
• The eligible list established from this posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Email Address

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "***email_hidden***" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email.

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

Appeal Rights

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at [email protected] within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules .

Supplemental Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Compliance

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Revenue is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA inbox, [email protected].

We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

If Not Applying Online, Submit Application To

If you are not able to submit an online application, a paper application is available at this link: PDF State Paper Application (Download PDF reader). Paper applications must be received via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time of the application period listed on this announcement.

Methods Of Appointment

Appointment to the vacancy or vacancies represented by this announcement is expected to be from the eligible list created. However, at the discretion of the appointing authority, the position(s) may be filled by another method of appointment for a valid articulated business reason.

Step Pay Program

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program, any former or current State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification's pay range based on completed years in their current class series.