Administrative Appeals Director

Administrative Appeals Director

FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $41.19 - $70.85 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Tim Conyers | tconyers@utah.gov | 0
Application Deadline – 5/25/2026

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications

Examples of Duties

• Hear appeals related to administrative actions taken under the Hemp and Cannabinoid Act, the Medical Cannabis Act, and the Kratom Consumer Protection Act.
• Review contested staff decisions (e.g., label rejections, fine assessments, or license denials) and determine whether to uphold or overturn those actions based on statute and rule.
• Review and make final determinations on new and renewal license applications for production establishments, pharmacies, and couriers.
• Preside over public hearings for major facility changes, including ownership transfers of 20% or more, location changes, or significant updates to extraction procedures.Supervise and assist the department in carrying out the patient-facing duties transferred from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
• Develops and monitors agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures and budget projection, etc.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Supervises subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.

Typical Qualifications, Administrative Appeals Director

• Experience in administrative law, litigation, or serving as a hearing officer/Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).
• Mastery of the principles of due process and the ability to lead the board in drafting procedural rules for hearing appeals.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledge of the Utah Administrative Procedures Act (UAPA) and the legal standards for conducting informal adjudicative proceedings.
• Skill in interpreting and applying statutes and administrative rules across multiple regulatory frameworks, specifically the Medical Cannabis Act, Hemp and Cannabinoid Act, and Kratom Regulation Act.
• Ability to review contested administrative findings, evaluate evidence presented in disputes, and draft formal determinations that are legally and technically sound.
• Demonstrated skill in confidently presiding over public hearings, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and maintaining institutional neutrality during regulatory determinations.
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Communicates complex concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Other Necessary Requirements

• Job includes duties that arise from or directly relate to the Utah Medical Cannabis Act. Candidates will be required to receive a written notice pursuant to Utah Code 4-41a-107 and 26-61a-111.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however,there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

About the Role

Location –
4315 S 2700 W
Taylorsville, UT, 84129
United States
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required –
Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information: https://ag.utah.gov/specialized-products/medical-cannabis/

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.