Program Manager - Cannbis Program

Program Manager - Cannabis Program

The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, Specialized Products Division is seeking a qualified individual to manage the Medical Cannabis program. The incumbent will direct, plan, control, and coordinate the operations of the cannabis regulatory team. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing program needs, designing, developing, and implementing new initiatives to meet these needs; establishing program goals, and using a variety of statistical reports and analytical tools to evaluate and control program performance and quality. The incumbent may act as the liaison representing the agency on various interagency committees and task forces which determine program policy and service delivery. Pursuant to Utah Code 4-41-107 and 26-61a-111, this job includes duties that arise from or directly relate to the Utah Medical Cannabis Act. Duties may require conduct which is in violation of the criminal laws of the United States with respect to the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cannabis. As a condition of employment, candidates who are selected to fill this position will be required to sign an Acceptance of Duties Under the Medical Cannabis Act Acknowledgment Form.

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Responsibilities

Program Oversight and Management :

• Manages the statewide medical cannabis program. Determines program goals and objectives and / or chairs committees established to support the program.
• Plans and manages projects and programs related to cannabis regulation. Writes (or discusses) project / program plan(s), recommendation(s), and / or finding(s).
• Monitors and evaluates operations, programs, processes, and practices for quality and effectiveness within the cannabis program; makes recommendations for improvement.
• Develops and coordinates plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision, and expectations of the cannabis program; prepares and updates plans and priorities.
• Develops, evaluates, or reviews plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities within the cannabis program; assesses feasibility of proposals.
• Oversees all ICS / AIMs projects related to the cannabis program.

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Qualifications

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Supplemental Information

Why You Should Join Our Team : The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food offers excellent benefits and is composed of dedicated individuals who embody a strong work ethic. If you are passionate about agriculture, this department provides an ideal environment. Furthermore, with the growing fields of Industrial Hemp and Medical Cannabis, the State of Utah presents exciting opportunities, and our programs are designed to support these industries while ensuring safe and affordable products for patients.