State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Consumer Protection Drug Control Division Director (2565MP)

$59.82-$81.57 Hourly / $4,785.25-$6,524.83 BiWeekly /
$124,895.00-$170,298.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Consumer Protection this class is accountable for directing the Division of Drug Control and administering the programs and operations of the division.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Commissioner or other administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Administers the programs and operations of the division; directs all staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Administers staff and operations of the division; 
  • Develops, implements and evaluates division policies, goals and objectives;
  • Designs and develops division programs and activities; 
  • Determines appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff; 
  • Designs and implements performance review standards for division staff;
  • Prepares staff budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact policy or program activities; 
  • Directs programs and operations related to the licensing of pharmacies, pharmacists, controlled substance providers and laboratories, and individuals and entities involved with the manufacturing, distribution, selling and dispensing of drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, adult use cannabis and medical marijuana in Connecticut;
  • Prepares and delivers testimony before legislative committees;
  • Evaluates statistical and technical reports and other related data regarding drugs, medical devices or cosmetics; 
  • Develops informational sources concerning illegal drug testing and approval, commercial drug distribution channels and methods and establishes procedures for and oversees receipt and distribution of all court and police department drug evidence and legal drugs from registrants; 
  • Directs mutually cooperative efforts with law enforcement agencies in activities necessary to seize contraband drugs, arrest drug law violators and control illegal drug traffic; 
  • Determines whether criminal or administrative action to be followed for violation of drug laws by licensed professionals; 
  • Represents department on various boards, commissions and tasks forces dealing with public policy issues;
  • Engages in educational and informational programs with all communications media; 
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and techniques;
    • relevant state and federal drug laws, statutes and regulations;
    • applicable court decisions, interpretations and administrative rulings; 
    • composition and appearance of drugs; 
    • avenues of commerce and legal drug distribution channels and methods used by dealers and drug dependent persons in distribution of drugs;
    • technical and devious devices used to divert legal drug supplies into illegal channels; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
    • skill in conducting investigations and securing evidence of violations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in a lead capacity in the monitoring, investigation and control of drug, cosmetic and device distribution systems.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Consumer Protection Drug Control Principal Agent.

OR Four (4) years of experience as a Consumer Protection Drug Control Agent.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered Pharmacist in Connecticut.
  • Incumbents in this class are required to work evenings, nights and weekends.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
NOTE: Non-Examined refers to Section 5-219 of the Connecticut General Statutes which permits appointment of candidates to competitive positions without formal examination when a professional license, professional degree, accreditation or certificate is a mandatory requirement for appointment to a class.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts in the application a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be conducted before names are certified for permanent appointment. Candidates who do not have a good character or persons who have a criminal record or have been dishonorably discharged from any police department, fire department or the armed forces of the United States are ineligible.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • A physical examination may be required. 
  • Applicants must have normal color vision. 

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Examined

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(17)-Laboratory/Scientific Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 70

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Consumer Protection Drug Control Division Director in Salary Group MP 70 approved effective November 21, 2025. (Reviewed in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes. Inactivation of UNIVS Set ID) Final No. 25-192

EFFECTIVE DATE

12/02/2025
CLASS: 2565MP; EST: 1/15/1988; REV: 12/3/2025;