Cannabis Program Specialist



Cannabis Program Specialist

Salary

$5,144.00 - $6,857.00 Monthly

Location

1221 SW 4th Ave, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2018-00168

Bureau

Office of Community & Civic Life

Opening Date

03/05/2018

Closing Date

4/2/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

The City of Portland's Office of Neighborhood Involvement is seeking a Cannabis Program Specialist to join our dynamic team.

The Program Specialist position will be responsible for the Cannabis Program's public involvement coordination, including convening boards or advisory bodies; assist with communications for the program, including media relations, social media, drafting of talking points or memos, and other communications; assist with policy development; assist with development of administrative decisions, guidelines, SOPs, and policies; serve as a liaison between the bureau and partner City bureaus, County offices, and State agencies; assist with work flow and direction of work of other Cannabis Program staff; provide assistance and administrative support to potential future grant funding responsibilities.

WHY JOIN THE CITY OF PORTLAND?
The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and log-term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members.  Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage are available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family. The City of Portland participates in PERS, the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System.  For more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click Benefits Information | The City of Portland, Oregon.

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position.
  1. Knowledge of principles and practices of public outreach and involvement, project management and effective community organizing.
  2. Knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication.
  3. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to cannabis businesses.
  4. Ability to interpret complex code, make recommendations for improvements, and communicate requirements effectively with the public.
  5. Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals, businesses and agency partners, dealing tactfully with individuals that may be difficult, frustrated or upset.
  6. Ability to coordinate program activities independently and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
  7. Ability to collect information, prepare presentations and documents and communicate clearly and persuasively with diverse audiences.
Applicants must also possess:
  • A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire.

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to the supplemental questions weighted 100%. A COVER LETTER IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Additional Information

  • Application Instructions

    Applicants must submit a professional resume online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions: 

     
    Your resume and answers to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.   

  • Your answers to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
  • Your resume should support the details described in your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your answers any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.  
  • Your resume is recommended to not exceed a total of two (2) pages combined.   

 

All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than  the closing date and time of this recruitment. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted
   
If you are requesting 
Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration Letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. 

Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment

Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application.    

It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement. 

Questions?
Terrol Johnson, Senior Human Resources Analyst
Bureau of Human Resources
Terrol.Johnson@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-3172

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
 
This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefts may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.  

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Benefits & Wellness Office at 503-823-6031.
 
  • A choice of two medical/vision plans and two dental plans.
  • Coverage is available to benefits-eligible employees, their spouse/domestic partner and eligible dependent children up to age 26.
  • For full time employees, the City pays 95% of the cost of coverage, you pay 5%.
  • The part-time employees' cost is pro-rated based on the number of hours in the employee's regular work schedule.
  • We offer many on-site fitness center locations and classes, stretching,
  • discounts to local fitness clubs,
  • smoking cessation benefits,
  • chronic care coaching programs,
  • worksite wellness screenings and flu shots.
  • Basic life insurance at no cost to full time employees.
  • Levels of coverage are based on bargaining units, employment status and/or annual salaries.
    • Supplemental life insurance - employees may purchase up to $500,000 for themselves
    • up to $300,000 for their spouse or domestic partner.
    • up to $25,000 for dependent children.
    • This coverage is portable upon retirement or separation. There are some limitations on coverage level.
  • Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Long Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of your basic monthly earnings up to $3,333 per month.
  • The benefit is available 60 days from the onset of the approved disability, or exhaustion of sick leave, whichever is later.
  • Preexisting condition limitations do apply.
  • Employees may also purchase an additional 20% (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential counseling services for employees and eligible dependents.
  • Effective July 1, 2013, the plan provides up to five free visits per year. 
  • Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) allows you to make pre-tax contributions to your account to pay for eligible medical/dental/vision expenses which are not paid by your health insurance (deductibles, co-pays, etc.) 
  • Dependent Care Account Program (DCAP) allows you to pay for your eligible dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The maximum allowable you may contribute to this plan is $5,000. 
  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
    • The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.
    • Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.) 
  • Option to contribute a portion of your earnings on a pre-tax basis to the City's Deferred Compensation Program.
Paid Leave
  • 80 hours of vacation each year initially. This accrual will increase over time. 
  • Sick leave typically accrues at the rate of 104 hours each year
  • 10 paid holidays each year
  • three personal days accrue each year
Family Medical Leave

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.
 
  • City's TRIP Reduction Incentive Program (for transportation options)

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Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible. The following supplemental questions are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.
A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the examination. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your work history.

All of the supplemental questions below that are specifically listed in the "To Qualify" section are required for this position. Answering "No" or entering "N/A" in the open text field to any of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from further consideration.

Have you read and understood the information listed above?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you possess knowledge of the principles and practices of public outreach and involvement, project management and effective community organizing?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If you answered yes to the question above please detail how you meet this requirement in the space below.
04
Do you possess knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to cannabis businesses?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If you answered yes to the question above please detail how you meet this requirement in the space below.
06
Do you have the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals, businesses and agency partners, dealing tactfully with individuals that may be difficult, frustrated or upset?
  • Yes
  • No
07
If you answered yes to the question above please detail how you meet this requirement in the space below.
08
Do you have the ability to interpret complex code, make recommendations for improvements, and communicate requirements effectively with the public?
  • Yes
  • No
09
If you answered yes to the question above please detail how you meet this requirement in the space below.
10
Do you have the ability to coordinate program activities independently and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines?
  • Yes
  • No
11
If you answered yes to the question above please detail how you meet this requirement in the space below.
12
Do you have the ability to collect information, prepare presentations and documents and communicate clearly and persuasively with diverse audiences?
  • Yes
  • No
13
If you answered yes to the question above please detail how you meet this requirement in the space below.
14
Do you possess knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication?
  • Yes
  • No
15
If you answered yes to the question above please detail how you meet this requirement in the space below.
16
Will you possess a valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
City of Portland
Address
1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987

Portland, Oregon, 97204
Phone
503-823-4757