Licensing Associate

Title: Licensing Associate

State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified

Hiring Range: $42,328 - $50,793 commensurate with education and experience

• Ability to learn state cannabis laws, regulations, and program requirements.
• Licensing, registration, and permitting processes within a regulatory agency.
• Documentation standards and administrative procedures.
• Basic understanding of compliance and enforcement concepts.
• Application review and data verification.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Customer service and stakeholder engagement.
• Report drafting and recordkeeping.
• Use of databases, spreadsheets, and digital filing systems.
• Interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Work independently and collaboratively with regulatory staff.
• Manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, health administration, regulatory affairs, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Minimum Experience

• Experience in administrative support, licensing, permitting, or regulatory program operations.
• Experience working with the public or in an environment with a strong focus on customer service.

Additional Considerations

Preferred (Optional) Education and Experience
• Experience in a government agency or regulatory environment.
• Experience with cannabis licensing, patient certification systems, or healthcare related registration programs.
• Experience using licensing or case management software platforms.
• Additional training or certification in regulatory compliance or administrative management.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: VCCA Recruitment Team

Phone: (804) 540-2290

Email: recruitment@cca.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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