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MISSION STATEMENT
To be the nation's most citizen oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency.
The Montana Department of Revenue administers over 40 state taxes, property appraisals, liquor and marijuana laws, and unclaimed property for the state of Montana. The Cannabis Control Division is responsible for the licensing, regulating and enforcement of the marijuana laws of Montana.
The Cannabis Control Division administers the state's Marijuana Codes, which governs the cultivation, manufacturing, and sale of cannabis products. The division provides customer service with a focus on public safety to ensure a safe, orderly, and regulated system for safe and responsible consumption of marijuana products. The Cannabis Control Division includes the Administrative Team, Licensing Unit, and the Inspection/Compliance Unit. The Administrative Team oversees the daily management of the division. This group of staff consists of the administrator, deputy administrator, management officer, management analysts and division support staff.
What We Can Offer You
The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health, dental, and vision care; life insurance; and long-term disability. The State currently contributes $12,648/year toward these benefits.
- Free health care for employees and eligible family member at Montana Health Centers.
- Employee Assistance Benefits including counseling, legal assistance, well-being coaching, financial information, which are free resources.
- Retirement plans- The State currently contributes 9.17%, vested after 5 years of continuous employment.
- Paid vacation- starting at 15 days a year.
- Sick leave- 12 days a year.
- 11 holidays, including a floating holiday, which can be used any time.
- Flexible hours.
- Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Visit the Health Care and Benefits Division for more information at https://benefits.mt.gov/. In addition to employee benefits, there are a wide range of advancement opportunities throughout the Department of Revenue.
DUTIES
Job Overview:
This position resides in the Cannabis Control Division of Department of Revenue. Duties include managing inquiries and appeals, drafting documents such as proposed department actions and client verification letters, conducting informal resolutions, negotiating settlement agreements for compliance cases, and educating licensees about cannabis regulations. This position is responsible for monitoring, tracking, and coordinating cases with other staff; working with the Legal Services Office and the Office of Dispute Resolution and responding to inquires as the compliance business expert; training other staff, and determining appropriate actions related to compliance issues. The position does not supervise other staff.
Knowledge of:
- Montana cannabis licensing and compliance requirements
- Compliance and resolution techniques
- Negotiation and settlement techniques
- Legal proceedings
- Financial and business documents
- Montana Code Annotated (MCA), Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM), existing case law, and other legal procedures
- Public Relations, office administration, records management, and related processes
Skills in:
- Research and analysis
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Conflict resolution & customer service
- Microsoft programs and other data base applications
- Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
You would be a great fit for this position if you have:
- Demonstrate self-motivation
- Follow instructions
- Provide timely, customer service
- Handling multiple priorities under deadlines
Ability to:
- Review and understand technical, legal, financial, and miscellaneous source material
- Make sound decisions to resolve disputes
REMOTE/TELEWORK: This position may be eligible to work from an approved worksite within the state of Montana. This position would be required to report to a Department of Revenue office assigned by the supervisor. Employees must meet and sustain Department of Revenue telework eligibility requirements and supervisor's approval to participate in the DOR Telework Program.
Training Assignment: This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.
To be considered for any DOR position, applicants must complete and submit their application online, and upload any required documents. DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
***This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources. (dorhr@mt.gov or 406-444-9858)
(All computer systems and tax guidelines will be trained on the job.)
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, via the “Apply Online” button located on this posting. Please include three professional references, as well as names and contact information of your last three supervisors.
Applicant Pool Statement: If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Successful applicants are required to successfully pass DOR tax and background check(s).
Requires the successful completion of a background check and state tax compliance status check.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
The above competencies are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, law enforcement, or related field; and
- Three years of work experience that includes negotiations, settlements, compliance, licensing, procurement, contract administration, or program administration.
- Preferred work experience includes leadership and project management.
- Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.
If applicable, please provide college/university transcripts with application.
