Job Specifications
Working Title: Enforcement Coordinator, State Prog Admin Principal
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Cannabis Management Office
Job ID: 90264
Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible: No
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 02/02/2026
Closing Date: 02/09/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off - MAPE
Division/Unit: Cannabis Management Office-OCM / Compliance 3
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Office of Cannabis Management is currently seeking an Enforcement Coordinator to coordinate the Office’s enforcement activities. This position is responsible for coordinating enforcement of state statutes and rules for businesses cultivating, manufacturing, selling, transporting, and testing cannabis products. The incumbent will work closely with inspection staff and provide technical, consultative, and administrative support to these coworkers.
This position is located in St. Paul and may telework from home two (2) days per week and is expected to be in the office three (3) days per week.
Job duties include:
Coordinating the development and implementation of formal enforcement procedures, plans, priorities, and strategies to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.
Assisting in the development and review of guidelines to assist staff in determining inspection frequencies and referrals for investigations.
Consulting with appropriate staff to determine enforcement response to violations and tracking all formal enforcement activities
Auditing inspection findings with staff to determine compliance and enforcement actions
Providing consultation for inspection staff on inspections and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with rules and statutes.
Participating in committees, hearings, and special projects so that the unit operates in a consistent, efficient, and productive manner.
Managing information systems related to enforcement activities.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Three (3) years of experience conducting inspections or investigations or enforcement activities for a county, state, or federal regulatory program. Note: enforcement activities typically require legal jurisdiction or authority such as assessing fees or fines, removing products from shelves, writing citations, making arrests, revoking licensure, or shutting down service providers or businesses
Knowledge of administrative law and process including methods of lawful investigation, data privacy, personal and agency liability, and use of injunctions, administrative penalty orders, cease and desist orders, embargo, registration, and license revocation procedures
Experience writing clear and concise reports, enforcement documents, and maintaining enforcement-related documentation, and experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including cannabis business owners and law enforcement officers.
Experience working with diverse communities, regulated entities, or stakeholders in a professional enforcement or regulatory setting
As part of the selection process, candidates may be asked to provide a writing sample to evaluate job-related written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of MN cannabis laws and regulations
Experience in the cannabis, hemp, or other county, state, or federally regulated industry
Experience providing education to adult learners and using plain language
Experience collaborating with or working in law enforcement
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment reference check
Conflict of interest review
Criminal background check
The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
How To Apply
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About the Company
Minnesota State Government is the third largest employer in the state of Minnesota, employing over 50,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards, commissions, colleges, and universities. Our workplaces can be found across the state in 86 out of 87 Minnesota counties and a small share of employees work in out-of-state locations.
When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who...
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