Safety Inspector

Are you a seasoned inspector eager to step into a more challenging position? The Bureau of Medical Marijuana (BMM) is on the lookout for Safety Inspectors to help uphold operational standards across various facilities. In this role, you will conduct inspections, engage with, and monitor compliance for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Grower Processors, and Clinical Registrants. If you are ready for a rewarding challenge that aligns with your expertise, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of providing safe and efficient access to medical marijuana for patients and researchers alike.

In this position, you will perform both physical and administrative evaluations of Medical Marijuana Organizations (MMOs) to assess their operational status, completion of alterations, handling of complaints, and adherence to ongoing compliance as mandated by BMM regulations and laws. Your responsibilities will encompass the inspection of medical marijuana seeds, clones, plants, harvested materials, processing substances, ancillary products, inert ingredients, overall facility cleanliness, operational practices, storage conditions, and any signs of mold, mildew, insects, or other factors that could compromise the final product's safety as specified in the regulations. Furthermore, you will prepare Notices of Deficiencies based on your inspection results and evaluate corrective action plans. You will also engage in communication with MMOs, offering technical assistance related to MMO regulations.
Travel for this position is within Adams, Bedford, Blair, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lebanon, Mifflin, Perry, York, Bradford, Centre, Clinton, Columbia, Montour, Northumberland, Sullivan, Snyder, Tioga, Union, Lycoming and Potter Counties.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Safety Inspector Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of experience inspecting commercial, industrial, healthcare or other buildings or structures, machines, apparatus, devices or equipment for compliance with applicable safety codes and regulations; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
  

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.