APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$50,508.72 to
$75,147.12
PAY GRADE: 36
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Marijuana Program Inspectors are responsible for monitoring Statewide, privately owned marijuana facilities including cultivation facilities, facilities for the production of edible marijuana or marijuana-infused products, independent testing laboratories, distributors and marijuana dispensaries to ensure compliance with State laws and regulations and for public health protection.
Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties as described in the series concept and may provide lead work supervision to lower-level Inspectors.
This position is with the Department of Taxation, in the Marijuana Enforcement Division located in the Carson City office. This position preforms specialized duties for the Marijuana Enforcement Division and the organization. The incumbent will conduct inspections of marijuana establishments for compliance with the rules and regulations of the Marijuana Enforcement Division, identify violations, conduct investigations as needed, document results and prepare reports of findings. Examples of area for inspection include storage of marijuana products, laboratory reports, facility sanitation labeling, and disposal of marijuana. The incumbent will review facility policies and procedures, quality assurance program and facility records to determine whether product services are being provided in accordance with applicable standards and physicians' orders. Travel up to 50% of the time may be required. A criminal history check and fingerprinting are required by the Department of Taxation. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE POSTED CLOSE DATE BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the biological or life sciences, botany, medical sciences, public health, health care, criminal justice or closely related field and three years of experience performing professional environmental health duties which included interpreting public health laws and conducting public health related inspections and/or investigations; OR two years of experience as a Marijuana Program Inspector I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
An individual registered as an Environmental Health Specialist with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), State of Nevada or another State will be deemed to have met the requirement for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Education above the Bachelor's level does not substitute for the required experience.
Special Requirements
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment must submit to a pre-employment screening test for controlled substances.
Persons offered employment in this series must submit to a criminal background investigation.
Exposure to the odor and/or the handling of marijuana, marijuana infused products, and products used to cultivate marijuana are a component of this position.
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Please describe your experience in food or laboratory inspections.
