Cannabis Inspector – 24141177

April 17, 2024

Job Overview:

This position resides in the Cannabis Control Division of the Department of Revenue. Duties include being responsible for regulatory oversight, education, and providing compliance services to licensees of the Cannabis Control Division.  Primary duties include conducting inspections, investigations, providing technical assistance, sampling, and responding to complaints and statutory violations. This position receives general direction from the Inspector Supervisor, however, typically works independently in diverse and challenging work environments inspecting medical and adult use marijuana premises to assure compliance with State statutes, administrative rules, and local jurisdictional requirements. The position does not supervise other staff.

Knowledge of:

  • Statutes, Administrative Rules, and policies for marijuana licensing and sales.
  • Complex dispensary, cultivation, extraction facilities, quality assurance testing laboratories, and marijuana infused products production inspection concerns with emphasis on health and safety of patients.
  • Collection of evidence procedures
  • Compliance standards and regulations
  • Inspection requirements

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
  • Problem Solving
  • Case management
  • Technical Writing

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

This position is part of the Cannabis Control Division and may work from Bozeman.

*This is an incomplete list of job duties. For a complete job description please contact Human Resources at dorhr@mt.gov or (406) 444-9858.

Department of Revenue Work Eligibility

To be considered for a Department of Revenue position, successful applicants are required to successfully pass tax compliance and criminal background check(s). DOR is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Education and Experience

The minimum level needed on the first day of work is

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, Psychology, Political Science, Education, or a closely related field of study.
  • Two years of job-related work experience that includes any type of code enforcement-law enforcement, city/county code enforcement, Inspector/investigator-health dept, fire, building inspector, appraiser, Public Safety, Public Relations, Public Service, Social services, Education.

Other combinations of education and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.

*If you have documented postsecondary education, please attach your transcripts to your application for it to be considered in the evaluation process.

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.

Training Assignment Available

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.


Job Overview

Salary$61,010—$63,331 Yearly
Telework EligibleTelework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
Benefits Package EligibilityHealth Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan
Number of Openings1
TravelYes, 50 % of the Time
LocationsBozeman
UnionMontana Federation of Public Employees
Closing Date May 1st, 2024 11:59pm
Additonal Requirements for ApplicationNone

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