Consumer Protection Cannabis Director (Hybrid) - #251120-2227MP-001

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), is accepting applications for a Consumer Protection Cannabis Division Director in Hartford, CT. The Cannabis Division oversees compliance and enforcement of all laws and regulations concerning medical Marijuana and adult use cannabis within Connecticut. We are responsible for the administration, compliance and enforcement of the state's Prescription Monitoring Program. This includes all inspections, auditing of different organizations within each program, investigations and issuance of all license types associated with the industry.

Requirements

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
Ten (10) years of experience in consumer protection laws and regulations or gaming laws and regulations performing duties in regulation monitoring, policy enforcement, issuance of licenses, inspection, auditing or investigation.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
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 a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices
Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures
Considerable knowledge of investigation, inspection and hearing procedures
Considerable interpersonal skills
Considerable oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a team of employees in a unionized environment.
Experience reviewing reports, investigative reports and inspection reports for completeness.
Experience drafting procedures and ensuring they are followed.
Experience applying state laws including statutes and regulations related to the cannabis industry.
Experience engaging legislators and other external stakeholders to advance agency priorities.

Responsibilities

Training supervising and assigning work
Reviewing investigative reports and inspection reports
Assisting with the writing and reviewing of statutes and regulations
Ensure compliance with statutes and regulations
Coordinating division workflow
Attend meeting on behalf of the Division
Establish and maintain division policies and procedures
Other duties deemed required by Agency Leadership
Directs staff and operations of a 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 both within and outside of division who might impact program activities
Prepares proposed legislation and regulations
Establishes and administers uniform statutory and regulatory enforcement policies and procedures
Represents department on various boards, commissions and tasks forces dealing with public policy issues
Prepares and delivers testimony before legislative committees
Identifies potential opportunities, challenges, and risks facing consumers, licensees, and regulated markets and develops measures in coordination with other agencies intended to mitigate such risks
Participates in public education and outreach activities
Directs development and dissemination of information for media
Develops and implements in-service training programs
Directs preparation of cases for hearings and court
Prepares correspondence and reports
Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection
May direct programs and operations related to the licensing of businesses, professional, and occupational trades to perform business activities in Connecticut
May direct programs and operations related to the licensing of businesses and permitting of individuals and entities involved with legalized gambling activities in Connecticut
May direct programs and operations related to persons and businesses that manufacture or sell food products in Connecticut, including regulation of product safety and food standards
May direct programs and operations related to persons and businesses involved in the distribution, selling and dispensing of alcoholic liquor in Connecticut
May develop and execute programs involving the examination and resolution of unfair trade practice consumer complaints
May coordinate administration of examinations
Performs related duties as required