Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPNo

The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyOffice of Cannabis Management

The job title for the vacancy.TitleDeputy Director (Executive Deputy Director of Health & Scientific Affairs) - VID 182106

The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary GradeNS

The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $152191 to $191427 Annually

Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time

This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. 'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 30%

This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri

The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy's shift can start. From 8 AM

The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy's shift can end. To 5 PM

If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No

If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No

If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No

If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes

The county in which the vacancy is located. County New York

The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address 59 Maiden Lane

The city where the vacancy is located. City New York

The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY

The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code10038

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Reporting to the Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), the Executive Deputy Director (EDD), Office of Health and Scientific Affairs (OHSA) helps oversee the Office of Cannabis Management’s clinical engagement and education for the Medical Cannabis Program, research licensing, and public health research related to the cannabis industry. The EDD of the OHSA is also responsible for supporting emergency management, adverse events, and crisis response, and maintaining data-informed public health standards for the cannabis industry. In this capacity, the EDD OHSA ensures OCM’s public health and clinical outreach programs are providing a constant flow of accurate information regarding program regulations, quality assurance testing, product safety, public health and safety requirements, and special initiatives of the Office of Cannabis Management to clinical providers, health departments, and other related stakeholders. The EDD of the OHSA also serves as a subject matter expert for internal and external audiences and as a trusted spokesperson on issues relevant to public health, laboratory testing, research, and the Medical Cannabis Program.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Provide subject matter expertise to the Board and executive staff for public health, research, and clinical matters.
• Provide oversight for scientific publications and presentations as they pertain to public health, research, and clinical matters.
• Advise on controversial medical treatment guidelines, as well as public health advisories (such as recalls) as they pertain to cannabis.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders including but not limited to key opinion leaders, principal investigators, and patient advocacy groups to include regulatory interactions.
• Work with the Cannabis Control Board, Cannabis Advisory Board, Executive Director, and Office of Cannabis Management senior staff to develop the standards and policies and procedures for protecting and promoting health and safety of medical and adult-use consumers, and for implementing scientific programming and research.
• Provide oversight for Laboratory policies, provide leadership, and serve as a subject matter-expert on cannabis issues.
• Present to the legislature and other stakeholders on the Office of Cannabis Management Programs.
• Interpret and implement New York state cannabis laws, rules, and policies.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of policies to improve cannabis programs.
• Coordinate with other government agencies and private industry on compliance.
• Understand and apply principles, theories, and practices of business administration including accounting, human and material resource management in organizations, sales and marketing, economics, and office information and organizing systems.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Board Certified Physician (MD or DO) with at least 10 years of experience, including regulatory and management experience.

Preferred Qualification:
• At least three years of experience with cannabis therapeutics.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 30%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

The Office of General Services provides human resources support for the Office of Cannabis Management. To apply for this vacancy, candidates must email a detailed resume providing specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov and they must reference the above posting number. This must be received in the OGS Division of Human Resources Management by the closing date, or your response will not be considered.

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply. For a full version of OCM’s EEO/AA statement and benefits of joining OCM, please visit: About | Office of Cannabis Management (ny.gov).

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

Downstate: Location Pay of $3,400

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources/JHG

The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-473-5282

The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-486-1631

Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany

The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY

The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12242

Instructions for potential applicants.Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.