Licensing Review Supervisor - State Prog Admin Supv Prin

Working Title: Licensing Review Supervisor - State Prog Admin Supv Prin

Job Class: State Program Administrator Supervisor Principal

Agency: Cannabis Management Office

• Job ID : 96533

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/22/2026

• Closing Date : 09/08/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off - MMA

• Division/Unit : Cannabis Management Office-OCM / Licensing Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $34.71 - $50.25 / hourly; $72,474 - $104,922 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

This position will provide supervision to the licensing review staff within the Licensing Program for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). This section is responsible for reviewing, approving and administering the agencies licenses for cannabis retailers and growers.

The position actively manages the workflow, assigns the work to staff, participates and implements quality initiatives to assure effective and efficient processes based on regulatory standards. This position plans, organizes, directs and implements policies, procedures and activities with the OCM Licensing Section so that licensing activities are conducted in compliance with Minnesota Statutes and other applicable rules and laws.

The position conducts daily review of section staff performance through utilization of regulator performance reporting and is responsible for identifying organizational needs and recommending solutions and improvements as needed.

This position is expected to report to the office at least three days per week with the ability to telework up to two days per week.

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 years of experience performing licensing or registration review duties.

Experience in a lead worker or supervisory role assigning and reviewing the work of others or leadership experience which may include the completion of a leadership development program such as Everyday Leaders Institute or Senior Leadership Institute. Applicants may also substitute experience in a paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG), that includes at least 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions and a 100+ hours per year time commitment.

Experience working with and implementing administrative processes and procedures, information systems management, databases, or data quality and control.

Proficiency using personal computers, computer peripherals such as printers, scanners and application development and communication tools such as SharePoint, Visio, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising or managing staff.

Experience in a licensing or registration program where State statues and policies must be adhered to.

Knowledge of Minnesota Cannabis regulations and laws.

Knowledge of public policy and administrative procedures and processes sufficient to evaluate, solve problems and implement new procedures.

Experience in developing work instructions, standard operating procedures, or division policies.

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 US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.