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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50534304 |
Description Activated On: 10/22/2026 2:38:49 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The Medical Marijuana Product Compliance Administrator is responsible for adhering to Medical Marijuana regulations and processes to review and respond to requests for new medical marijuana products, devices, packaging/labeling, marketing/promotional, and strain name from Medical Marijuana Organizations (MMOs). This position conducts detailed reviews of applications for approvals and presents in-depth summaries on product related compliance issues The Medical Marijuana Program was established by the Medical Marijuana Act of 2016. A Medical Marijuana Organization (MMO) is a dispensary or a grower/processor permitted to operate within the medical marijuana program. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Drafts and updates Standard Operating procedures for how staff review and respond to requests for approval for approve products, packaging/labeling, marketing/promotional, and strain name requests. Develops and updates forms for MMOs to submit products, packaging/labeling, marketing/promotional, and strain name requests. Develop and conduct public presentations on the medical marijuana program including product compliance related regulations and processes. Provide technical assistance and recommendations to program staff and supervisor on complex issues and sensitive/high profile situations to ensure timely, accurate, and complete problem resolution. Provide technical assistance and problem-solving recommendations to MMOs to ensure they are utilizing the most correct processes to request product related approvals. Ensure coordination between the various programs and departments within state government that are involved with issues related to medical marijuana research. Interact and communicate with relevant agencies and individuals including the legislative and judicial branches of government, other state agencies, and local public and private entities on medical marijuana program service needs. Prepare reports, correspondence, and verbal responses on behalf of the Bureau of Medical Marijuana (Bureau) as appropriate. Coordinate with other Bureau staff in the development of program initiatives and development of outreach materials and activities. Research and respond in writing to MMOs regarding Bureau policy and procedure regarding interpretation questions, complaints, or inquiries received from patients, their advocates, legislators, and legal organizations regarding medical marijuana research. Prepare responses to public inquiries regarding the medical marijuana research program to ensure all voices are heard and considered. Establish and maintain avenues for intra-agency coordination, collaboration, and problem solving by forming and participating in cross-program workgroups for issue analysis and problems solving; review and comment on position papers and regulations prepared by other offices which may impact upon Bureau programs or clients; participate in the development of programs initiated by others (in government or the larger community) to ensure consistency with Bureau program goals and avoid unintended consequences. Public Health Emergency Response - This position may be assigned to an emergency assignment to support the public health emergency response mission of the Department of Health. Emergency assignments could at times be received with little or no advance notice and may continue for any period of time – ranging from a few hours to several weeks, depending upon the nature of the circumstance. The emergency assignments may at times be performed under adverse conditions and may require travel to another site other than the employee’s assigned headquarters for periods of time. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Independently reviews and determines approvals for routine submissions based on statute, regulations, and program operating protocols. Elevates to supervisor and team when necessary. Communicates independently with MMOs when necessary to request additional or clarifying information related to approval submissions. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: N/A Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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