Consumer Protection Drug Control Division Director

In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

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• Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.  
• Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. 
• Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. 
• Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State.  Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. 
• Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
• Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

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• Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).   
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• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.  
• Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

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Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov. 

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In the Department of Consumer Protection, this class is accountable for directing the Division of Drug Control and coordinating its activities with other public and private agencies concerned with drug enforcement and control.

• Directs staff and operations of the division; 
• Coordinates, plans and manages division activities;
• Formulates program goals and objectives; 
• Develops or assists in development of related policy;
• Interprets and administers pertinent laws; 
• Evaluates staff; 
• Prepares or assists in preparation of division budget;
• Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of division who might impact on program activities; 
• Oversees issuance of all drug licenses and renewals and other registrations issued by division; 
• 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; 
• Addresses conferences and meetings on drugs; 
• 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.

• Considerable knowledge of
• 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; 
• Knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices;
• Considerable
• interpersonal skills; 
• oral and written communication skills; 
• skill in conducting investigations and securing evidence of violations.

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.

• 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.

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.

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

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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.