Consumer Protection Drug Control Principal Agent - FG

Introduction

The State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) invites qualified agency employees to apply for the position of Consumer Protection Drug Control Principal Agent, with the Drug Control Division, in Hartford. 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.

This includes all pharmacy inspections, auditing of different organizations within each program, investigations of healthcare professionals for improper prescription, diversion, and misuse of controlled substance medications, and issuance of all license types associated with the drug industry. Our State Employee Benefits Overview page offers professional growth and development opportunities and a healthy work/life balance to all employees.

As a Consumer Protection Drug Control Principal Agent, the responsibilities include:

• Direct staff and operations of the division at the direction of the Drug Control Division Director
• Assist in the coordination, planning, and management of enforcement activities
• Assist and provide input in the development of related policy
• Interpret and administer pertinent laws
• Evaluate staff and coordinate with the Human Resources Department as needed
• Assist in preparation of division budget
• Conduct presentations to law enforcement organizations and local governments about the law regarding hemp
• Assist in the formulation of program goals and objectives and track their progress
• Evaluate and develop statistical and technical reports and other related data regarding drugs
• Assist with the direction of mutually cooperative efforts with law enforcement agencies necessary to seize contraband drugs, arrest drug law violators, and control illegal drug traffic
• Determine whether criminal or administrative action followed for violation of drug laws by licensed professionals
• Review reports and assist in the writing of reports
• Attend meetings and conferences with or in place of the Director
• Revise, update, and maintain Drug Control Division policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as required

• Coordinate unit workflow and determine priorities
• Schedule, assign, oversee and review work
• Establish and maintain unit procedures
• Provide staff training and assistance
• Conduct or assist in conducting performance evaluations
• Act as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures
• Make recommendations on policies or standards
• Prepare reports and correspondence
• Perform related duties as required

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of composition and appearance of legal and illegal drugs and use and abuse; inspection and investigative procedures and methods; prescribing, dispensing and administration of drugs; quality control procedures of pharmaceutical manufacturers, wholesalers, laboratories and hospitals; knowledge of principles, practices and methods of institutional and commercial pharmacy practice;

considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to make independent judgments; conduct effective educational programs; supervisory ability.

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

• Experience following inspection and investigative procedures
• Experience collaborating with intradepartmental employees and other state agencies to perform joint investigations or inspections
• Experience prioritizing projects with competing deadlines
• Experience analyzing and interpreting data
• Experience managing the workflow of a team of individuals and delegating tasks

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a license as a registered Pharmacist in Connecticut. Incumbents in this class may be required to work evenings, nights and weekends. Incumbents in this…