CANNABIS REGULATOR - REGION 7 - MASSAC CO (Target title for posting 49162)

Job Requisition ID: 49266
Closing Date: 09/15/2025
​Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: CANNABIS REGULATOR - 06000
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $5385-$7515 monthly salary range
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Massac; Gallatin; Hardin; Johnson ; Pope; Pulaski; White
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC029 Paraprofessional Investigatory & Law Enforcement Employees, Meat and Poultry Inspectors, and Meat and Poultry Inspector Trainees, IFPE. The RC-033 bargaining unit merged into RC-029 bargaining unit effective May 15, 2014.
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

This position serves in a regional capacity. Persons serving in this role are required to assume residency in the county identified under the Conditions of Employment section which includes Massac, Pulaski, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Gallatin or White County and will be required to work from their home location as a base of dail

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Essential Functions

• Performs field inspections of cannabis business establishments including but not limited to, cultivation centers, infusers, transporters, craft growers, and hemp producers and processors.
• As part of the inspection process gathers data from the states traceability system to be used during inspection of business.
• Completes inspection process.
• Advises cultivation centers, infusers, transporters, craft growers, and hemp producers and processors - of state regulations and when applicable federal regulations.
• Regularly interacts and corresponds by telephone, or in person to obtain facts, answer questions, explain processes and compliance requirements, and verifies information.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college.
• Requires satisfactory completion of 30 total semester hours of undergraduate and/or graduate coursework in agricultural science, biological science, chemistry, criminal justice, accounting, business, or a closely related field.
• Requires completion of the cannabis regulator training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers extensive knowledge of - state laws and regulations concerning the agricultural production, processing and transportation of cannabis, hemp and related derivatives and federal regulations when applicable.
• Prefers working knowledge of industry practices and methods related to the production and processing of cannabis and hemp.
• Prefers working knowledge of the procedures for inspections and collecting and testing samples.
• Prefers working knowledge of effective methods of investigation and what constitutes legal evidence.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass a preemployment physical.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• Required to reside in Massac, Pulaski, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Gallatin or White County.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

  Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday (hours may vary)
Work Location:  Massac County
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs.

AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

AGR offers a robust benefit package including; 

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in many program areas
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
• Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually

If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]