State Program Manager-Licensing

2 weeks ago

Hartford, United States State of Connecticut Full time

Introduction
Are you a current State of Connecticut employee looking for the next step in your career?

If so, we encourage you to read this announcement and apply

Join our team at the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) as a State Program Manager for Licensing in Hartford, CT 

WE CAN OFFER YOU:
Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview pageThe opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.Professional growth and development opportunities.A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full time, 40 hours per weekMonday through FridayFirst shiftHybrid/telework opportunities available, combination of in office and remote workLocated in Hartford, CT

THE ROLE

The State Program Manager for Licensing is responsible for the management of the licensing component of the Drug Control Division including pharmaceuticals and cannabis and reports to the Director of the Drug Control Division. Incumbents for this position will be responsible for the management and oversight of licensing program within the Drug Control Division and other related duties as assigned.  

These duties may include

•Training current and new staff

•Managing a team of individuals with a variety of skill sets and content knowledge

•Establishing and maintaining policies and procedures

•Reviewing documents for internal and external use

•Reviewing the application processes for enhancements and performance

•Review and assist in the updating of statutes and regulations

WHO WE ARE

The mission of the State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is to promote a fair and equitable marketplace and to ensure safe products and services for consumers. The department is comprised of several divisions, each of which oversees the different industries that it regulates. The Drug Control Division oversees compliance and enforcement of all laws and regulations concerning the sale and distribution of drugs within Connecticut. We are responsible for the administration, compliance and enforcement of the state's Prescription Monitoring Program, Medical Marijuana Program, and Adult Use Cannabis Program. This includes all pharmacy inspections, auditing of different organizations within each program, investigations of health care professionals for improper prescription, diversion and misuse of controlled substance medications and issuance of all license types associated with the drug industry. 
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee, who has worked for the state 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.

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. 

To Apply:

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.For Bridge positions, a respirator test may be required for certain locations.Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.Please 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.In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 recruiter listed on this job posting.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

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Important Information After You Apply:

This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.

Connect With Us:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov. Follow the State of Connecticut on LinkedIn.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for planning, organizing and directing an agency program and/or project or directing the development and administration of programs within a division.  
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives administrative direction from an administrative official of higher grade.  
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Directs staff as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Directs staff and/or operations of an agency program and/or project or division; Coordinates, plans and manages program and/or project activities;Formulates goals and objectives; Develops or assists in development of related policy;Interprets and administers pertinent laws; Provides input or evaluates staff; Prepares or assists in preparation of budget; Maintains contact with individuals within and outside of agency who might impact on program and/or project activities;Serves on committees and/or and task forces as required; Speaks before professional and lay groups on subjects related to agency mission; 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 practices;relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;project management; principles and practices of business and public administration with emphasis on effective organization, administration and management Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills;Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Nine (9) years of professional experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in the specific area of assignment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.A Master's degree in business administration, public administration or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.Department of Labor: Two (2) years of experience as an Apprenticeship and Training Program Manager may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.    
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience using and working in the elicense (CAVU) system.Experience with the management of a team of individuals with a variety of experience.Experience working with a variety of stakeholders to collaborate on a final product.Experience with licensing processes including new applications, renewal application, applications maintenance and workflows.Experience interpreting law for the purpose of licensing individuals and businesses.
Conclusion
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.
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.

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