Job Class: Deputy Director Office of Cannabis Management
Agency: Cannabis Management Office
Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible: Yes
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Closing Date: 10/29/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off-Managerial
Division/Unit: Cannabis Management Office-OCM / OCM Director Staff
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $62.07 - $88.79 / hourly; $129,602 - $185,393 / annually
Classified Status: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No
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.
Job Summary
The Deputy Director of Public Health and Office Operations serves as a key member of the department's executive leadership team, providing strategic oversight, operational direction, and administrative management to advance the agency's mission of protecting and improving community health. This position is responsible for supervising major program areas, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing budgets and resources, and directing office operations to deliver efficient, equitable, and high-quality public health services. The Deputy Director acts on behalf of the Director as needed and collaborates with internal teams, external constituencies, and community partners to promote health equity and organizational excellence. This position provides executive-level leadership, ensures compliance with state and federal laws, promotes operational efficiency, and advances the agency's mission. This position is located in St. Paul and is expected to report to the office three days per week and may telework two days per week.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.