Compliance and Enforcement Inspector; Southwest

Title: Compliance and Enforcement Inspector

State Role

Title:

Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: Hiring range for this position is $73,142 - $84,114 , commensurate with education and experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: VA Cannabis Control Authority

Location:VA Cannabis Control Authority

Agency Website:cca.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (VCCA) is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Compliance and Enforcement Inspector. This position supports VCCA’s mission by conducting inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting safe and responsible industry practices across designated regions of the Commonwealth.

Region 2 (HSA
3) – Southwest

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• Understanding of cannabis laws, licensing requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and agency policies.
• Skill in identifying violations and assessing compliance risks.

• Competency in conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and documenting findings.
• Ability to perform surveillance, review records, and analyze operational data.
• Skill in preparing clear, defensible investigative reports.

• Ability to conduct inspections of cannabis facilities, including cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and retail.
• Competency in evaluating security systems, inventory controls, seed to sale tracking, and product safety compliance.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with licensees, community members, and partner agencies.
• Skill in explaining regulatory requirements and compliance expectations.

• Ability to analyze complex information and identify patterns or discrepancies.
• Skill in assessing risk, determining severity of violations, and recommending appropriate actions.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong integrity, impartiality, and adherence to due process.
• Ability to manage conflict and maintain composure in challenging situations.

• Follow workplace safety regulations and adhere to applicable standards, processes, and programs established for your position.
• Report unsafe work conditions to your supervisor.
• Immediately report work-related incidents and participate in accident investigation requests.

• Cannabis regulatory frameworks, including licensing, product safety, testing, packaging, labeling, and security requirements.
• Investigative methods, evidence handling, and administrative enforcement processes.
• Public health and safety principles related to cannabis production and consumption.
• Inspection protocols and documentation standards.
• Conducting interviews, inspections, and investigations.
• Writing clear, accurate, and defensible reports.
• Data analysis and compliance monitoring.
• Conflict resolution and de-escalation.
• Time management and case prioritization.
• Work independently and as part of a regional enforcement team.
• Exercise sound judgment and maintain objectivity.
• Communicate complex regulatory requirements in a clear, accessible manner.
• Adapt to evolving laws, technologies, and regulatory priorities.
• Build professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Health, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent…