Research Specialist

 

 

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission (ATCC) is tasked regulating the alcohol and tobacco industries and enforcing illegal alcohol and tobacco activities in Maryland. The ATCC also supports the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) and the legal cannabis industry by conducting inspections and taking enforcement actions when appropriate. The mission of the ATCC is to advance public safety, support economic growth, and reduce public harm by promoting the responsible sale and consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis products through consistent and predictable administration and enforcement of laws and regulations, as well as the strategic integration of process management, functional expertise, and the study of operations and administration of similar laws in other states and countries.

The mission of the Field Enforcement Division of the ATCC is to protect consumers from illicit alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis products entering the marketplace as well as ensuring state revenues are protected. The Field Enforcement Division provides guidance to the alcoholic beverage and tobacco industries through a program of inspection, education, and enforcement to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.  The Field Enforcement Division strives to maximize a culture of compliance with the alcohol, tobacco and cannabis laws and regulations of the state by being adaptable to statutory changes and product evolution, employing modern technology, and advancing state-wide consistency in enforcement.

15

McHenry Row-Banner Building

1215 E. Fort Ave. Suite 300

Baltimore, MD 21230

This position assists and contributes to the research and publication of ATCC reports and information. This includes conducting studies, writing, and researching. In addition, this position provides direct administrative support to the Regulatory, Licensing and Administrative Services Division. This support includes participating in the processing of payment receipts, annual inventory of seized contraband, and other administrative functions deemed necessary by the Director.

This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

Assists with the creation and submission of reports to the Governor and General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1246 of the State Government Article. 

 

Compiles, drafts, and reviews data in preparation of mandated reports and studies related to the alcohol and tobacco industries in and out of Maryland.

 

Prepares correspondences, fact sheets, position papers, statements, and new policy memoranda for the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission.

 

Prepares and/or contributes to the preparation and development of management tools such as procedural manuals, statistical reports, work-flow charts, performance measurement criteria or organization charts.

 

Completes long and short-term special projects as directed by a higher-level administrator or management official. Supervises or assists in the supervision of specific programs, sub-programs or operational units.

 

As directed by a higher-level administrator or management official, acts on the Director’s behalf as liaison with departmental units and outside agencies to coordinate the collection and distribution of information.

 

Coordinates inter-agency transactions and provides liaison with officials in other agencies in the State, legislature, the federal government, private industry, or local government agencies.

 

Assist the Unit Supervisor in organizing the operation of the Research and Administrative Support Unit.

 

Responds to inquiries from the business community, compliance companies, and the general public, related to the Regulatory, Licensing and Administrative Services Division.

 

Responsible for providing administrative support to the Regulatory, Licensing and Administrative Services Division. Duties include, but are not limited to, report preparation, photocopying, filing, mailing of documents and correspondence.

 

Participates in the check payment processing procedure.

 

Provides administrative support to ATCC members, staff, and local liquor board/health department administrators, related to alcohol and tobacco laws, rules, and regulations standards and procedures.

 

Assists other staff members of the ATCC with maintaining records and keeping databases within Division. Uses organizational skills to track and update records from secure and confidential files.

 

Assist the Alcohol and Tobacco Licensing Unit with entering payment information and data in Salesforce. Review and report issues found in Salesforce. Pull reports from Salesforce to analyze and distribute.

 

Assists with Property Control functions as needed. Other duties as assigned, to include those relevant to any current or future Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the ATCC and any other agency.

Education:   Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience. 

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included the regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.  

The following qualifications are highly desired or preferred:

1 year experience working on research, data collection, preparation of reports for publication

 

1 year experience working in the Alcohol and/or Tobacco industry.

 

1 year experience working in the issuance or regulation of licenses.

 

1 year experience working in public relations or serving as a liaison between organizations.

 

Microsoft Office (Windows, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) proficiency of an intermediate or higher.

 

Associate degree or higher from an accredited college

 

Completion of College level courses in English and/or courses requiring research papers, reports, and developing graphical representation of data.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. 

 

For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

 

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that are relevant to this position.

 

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

 

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application or emailed to Beth Richard bethe.richard@maryland.gov. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

 

Inquiries about this recruitment can be made to Beth Richard bethe.richard@maryland.gov

 

Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. 

 

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or application.help@maryland.gov.

TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay. 

 

It is strongly recommended that you submit the application online but you may mail your application, resume, and responses to the supplemental questions to ATCC, 1215 E. Fort Ave, Suite 300, Baltimore, MD 21230. Your application must be received by the deadline.

 

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentations of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment. 

 

ATCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

 

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.