Safety Inspection Supervisor - Central Region

If you have a solid foundation in safety management and inspections, along with proven dedication to fostering a safety-oriented culture, the Bureau of Medical Marijuana invites you to apply for the crucial position of Safety Inspection Supervisor. In this role, you will play a vital part in advancing the Bureau's mission to ensure safe and effective access to medical marijuana for patients with serious medical conditions. Your contributions will be essential in shaping compliance processes and policies, as well as overseeing the activities of field inspectors involved in the inspection and investigation of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, Grower Processors, and Clinical Registrants, all while promoting high-quality research.

In this position, you will manage staff responsible for providing information and clarification regarding relevant policies, regulations, and application processes for Medical Marijuana Organizations (MMOs). You will assign and review the work of field inspectors, assess their performance, interpret labor agreements, address complaints, and support staff development. Additionally, you will identify training needs for inspectors, create training materials in collaboration with the Product & Delivery Management Leader, and request formal training in line with program policies. Your role will also involve participating in operational and pre-operational inspections for new constructions and facility openings, as well as reviewing MMO applications for facility alterations and providing feedback to the Product & Delivery Management Leader. You will engage with architects, engineers, local zoning officials, and other stakeholders to discuss compliance requirements and offer technical advice. Furthermore, you will coordinate with law enforcement, legal teams, state agencies like PDA and DEP, and federal organizations such as OSHA for auditing, inspections, investigations, and legal matters. Lastly, you will oversee the routine inspection activities of field inspectors, set inspection priorities, review findings, identify technical guidance needs, escalate compliance issues for legal action, and address emerging issues as they arise.

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:

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

• You must possess 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.

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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:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.