Senior Cannabis Program Inspector

Posting number: 2026-03663

Department: CANNABIS COMPLIANCE BOARD

Job classification: SENIOR CANNABIS PROGRAM INSPECTOR

Posting type: Open Competitive

Categories: Investigative

Summary

The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board is hiring for a Cannabis Program Inspector 3 for its Carson City office. This position performs specialized duties for the Board, primarily focused on inspecting cannabis establishments for compliance with Cannabis Compliance Board regulations, reporting findings, and identifying violations. In addition, the role includes minor supervisory responsibilities such as overseeing other inspectors, reviewing timesheets, answering inquiries, and assessing workload distribution. The position ensures compliance with statutory obligations under AB341 and is guided by Title 53 of the NRS and the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations. All assignments must be completed in accordance with Board regulations and any applicable statutes, laws, rules, procedures, or guidelines.

Cannabis Program Inspectors monitor statewide, privately owned cannabis facilities, independent testing laboratories, distributors, cannabis consumption lounges, and/or cannabis dispensaries to ensure compliance with State laws and regulations and for public health protection.

Examples of duties

Two or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Qualifications

1. Conduct entrance meetings with facility stakeholders to explain inspection procedures, legal requirements, solicit cooperation, and obtain access to the facility and necessary information.
2. Perform on-site inspections of facilities and review policies and procedures, equipment, building plans, water supply, and materials.
3. Review processing, handling, and monitoring of product and assess quality assurance programs and patient records.
4. Inspect cannabis testing laboratories for compliance by reviewing testing data, practices, validations, and standard operation procedures.
5. Review security measures for records, controlled access, storage, transportation, and disposal of plants and products.
6. Document findings in reports detailing non-compliance issues, deficiencies, and recommendations for corrective action.
7. Assist in investigating water and foodborne illnesses linked to regulated facilities.
8. Identify possible vector control or public health issues, conduct sampling, analyze data, and conduct interviews to identify sources and ensure remedial actions.
9. Investigate complaints related to facility operations, document findings, make recommendations, and coordinate with other regulatory bodies and law enforcement agencies.
10. Coordinate inspection activities with relevant federal, State, and local agencies.
11. Respond to emergencies involving cannabis and/or cannabis products.
12. Present and support inspection findings and enforcement recommendations to leadership and legal representatives and testify at hearings.
13. Maintain program records and reports.
14. Ensure implementation of the inspection schedule.
15. Participate in the development of program policies and procedures.
16. Process tests that require scientific evaluation.
17. Act as a lead worker by assigning and reviewing work, training, and providing input to performance evaluations and discipline.
18. Perform related duties as assigned.

Supplemental information

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge of:
• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, standards, codes, and agency policies and procedures.
• Biology, chemistry, epidemiology, physics, and mathematics as applied to public health; plants and growing characteristics; herbicides, insecticides, and fertilizers; scientific method; regulatory and compliance processes; general food and drug safety practices; sampling techniques to ensure quality control requirements are met; principles of good laboratory practice; laboratory techniques; materials, supplies, and equipment used in a laboratory.
• Vermin control and pesticides use; prevention and control of disease through environmental measures; calibrated testing equipment; investigative methods appropriate to regulatory compliance functions; informal dispute resolution techniques.
• Engineering and architectural drawings, material specifications, and reports; building and plumbing codes and common building practices; composition and proper English grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare reports.
Skill in:
• Interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written.
• Use and operation of office and job-related equipment and software.
Ability to:
• Interpret and explain complex regulations and requirements; evaluate laboratory proficiency to ensure accuracy of results; read and understand laboratory reports and facility staff notes; interpret and apply laws, rules, and procedures in cases such as nuisances, emergencies, and epidemiological hazards; evaluate the professional skills and technical abilities of facility staff; use investigative techniques and conduct interviews to acquire necessary information and gather clear and concise documentation; apply judgment in identifying areas of non-compliance and recommending enforcement or other corrective actions.
• Research health and laboratory issues and regulations; develop rapport, gain the trust of others, and maintain objectivity; negotiate and exchange ideas and information to arrive jointly at conclusions or solutions; motivate people to comply with public health laws; organize and maintain accurate records; present findings and rationale in administrative or legal settings.
• Read and understand legal, technical and scientific documents; take samples; compose documents; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; maintain composure in demanding situations.

Recruiter Contact Information: Sonja Grass – sonjagrass@admin.nv.gov