Administrative Analyst II- Cannabis Manager

Cannabis Coordinator

The City of Grand Rapids Planning Department is seeking a highly-skilled professional that will be responsible for coordinating all cannabis-related activities of various City departments, including employees and boards / commissions that work with the cannabis industry.

Examples of Work :

• Plan, organize and direct the activities of the Planning Department related to recommending, administering and implementing medical and adult use cannabis policies.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, with a clear understanding of the City's mission and how it may coincide with and differ from stakeholder expectations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the systematic application of City ordinances.
• Prepare and present reports to City Commission and committees as needed.
• Collaborate, monitor, and oversee compliance with local, state and federal offices by coordinating regulatory and policy efforts, communicating, evaluating and implementing best practices, and establishing collaborative relationships with state and federal agencies as well as external stakeholders and the community.
• Coordinate interdepartmental workgroup meetings to check in on current issues and determine appropriate action steps.
• Track and enforce applicable social equity commitments.
• Perform inspections of all licensed facilities within the city to determine compliance with local ordinances and conditions of approval.
• Lead and participate in internal meetings, statewide agency and external stakeholder workgroups.
• Develop performance measures for the Department to achieve stated objectives.

Minimum Training and Experience :

Other Information :

Benefits for this position include :