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Office of Cannabis Policy
OCP Compliance Inspector
Northern Cumberland County, Androscoggin County, Oxford County, Sagadahoc County, and Lincoln County or within an short distance from these areas.
Opening Date: August 17, 2026
Closing Date: August 31, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit : 25 / Professional / Technical
Job Class Code: 7218
Salary: $ 54,412.80 - $ 76,315.20 /Annually
Position Number: 004601202
Location: Northern Cumberland County, Androscoggin County, Oxford County, Sagadahoc County, and Lincoln County or within an short distance from these areas.
Telework: Partial/ Hybrid , with management approval, upon completion of probationary period. All telework must be performed in the State of Maine.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is investigative and protective services work inspecting retail locations and production facilities for Maine’s medical and adult use cannabis industries throughout the State in accordance with statutory requirements. Responsibilities include reviewing funds, charges, inventory, taxes, and accounts of cannabis related businesses; ensuring consumer and workplace safety; and providing subject matter expertise to cannabis industry stakeholders in a comprehensive capacity. Work is performed under limited supervision.
REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:
- Inspects, analyzes, and files written reports for cannabis retailers and production facilities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Analyzes, evaluates, and verifies applicant and facility information to ensure licensees are covered with the appropriate type of license.
- Advises prospective and current licensees on license denials, suspensions, and regulatory violations to provide counsel on possible corrective actions.
- Explains cannabis industry policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations to provide information to current and future licensees, healthcare workers, public officials, and private groups.
- Reviews and investigates complaints to determine validity, circumstances, and necessary corrective action.
- Identifies, researches, and monitors trends related to cannabis sales, production, consumption, and distribution to inform office operations.
- Coordinates planning and implementation of corrective action plans and evaluates licensee progress to maintain consistent compliance.
- Inspects and verifies complex financial, tax, licensing, and inventory records and reports to determine accuracy of information.
- Audits licensees’ self-sampling protocols to ensure proper procedures are used and viable samples are obtained for health and safety testing.
- Collects cannabis product samples for health and safety testing as needed to verify licensee data and ensure safety of products.
- Serves as a subject matter expert for law enforcement officials and other governmental agencies in investigations involving cannabis related subject matter.
- Refers identified non-cannabis infractions to relevant regulatory agencies and assists in resolving their compliance issues to encourage total compliance with all State rules, laws, and regulations.
- Compiles and provides evidence and testifies as an expert witness in court and at administrative hearings as needed to address cannabis violations.
- Conducts workshops and speaking events, and develops and provides training and education materials to support office goals.
- Tracks, seizes, and destroys contaminated and unsafe products using proper methods to ensure public health and safety.
- Evaluates and advises licensees on facility safety and security measures to maintain safe work environment and track cannabis sales.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of applicable adult use and medical cannabis laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of security practices and equipment.
- Knowledge of cannabis production facilities and processes.
- Knowledge of cannabis industries, products, and packaging.
- Knowledge of Inherently Hazardous Substances (IHS) related to cannabis extraction.
- Knowledge of cannabis sample auditing, contamination mitigation, and quarantine procedures.
- Knowledge of court and administrative processes and procedures.
- Knowledge of accounting and record keeping procedures.
- Knowledge of investigative techniques.
- Knowledge of business management practices.
- Knowledge of pesticide use and application.
- Ability to independently plan and organize work.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to assess information, reach logical conclusions and make sound decisions.
- Ability to conduct interviews to obtain information.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to interpret and explain provisions of laws, rules, and regulations.
- Ability to write clear and concise reports.
- Ability to conduct inspections and reviews.
- Ability to testify as an expert witness in court and administrative hearings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Intermediate education, training, and/or experience directly related to investigations, auditing, business analytics, cannabis industries, and/or a regulatory field.
Preference: Candidate would live in Northern Cumberland County, Androscoggin County, Oxford County, Sagadahoc County, and Lincoln County or within an short distance from these areas.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume and three (3) professional references .
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact [email protected]
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required ) as a condition of employment .
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State .
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional , unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
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