License And Applications Specialist

The , Department of Consumer Protection ( ) invites its qualified agency employees to apply for a with the Medical Marijuana Program within the Cannabis Control Division, in Hartford. The Cannabis Control Division oversees compliance and enforcement of all laws and regulations concerning the sale and distribution of hemp, Adult-Use Cannabis, Medical Marijuana and infused beverages within Connecticut. We are responsible for the administration, compliance and enforcement of the state’s Medical Marijuana Program and Adult Use Cannabis Program. This includes issuing licenses, performing inspections and conducting investigations at manufacturing and retailing establishments. CONTINUE TO ENJOY

• Our, This License and Applications Specialist position is with the Medical Marijuana Program within the Cannabis Control Division, in Hartford. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing/revising the licensing and registration process for product branding on the CAVU elicensing systems
• Maintaining, creating and modifying work flows procedures in the CAVU licensing system to streamline the branding registration process
• Working in conjunction with Cannabis Control agents on investigations involving cannabis facilities, who are in violation of statutes and/or regulations regarding product distribution and/or sale
• Participating in public hearings concerning revocation or amendment of license or registration
• Maintaining and modifying seed-to-sale systems; maintaining and managing product brand registration data on Connecticut’s OpenData platform
• Participating in the collection and compilation of information from various other states on a variety of topics related to licensing or registration of cannabis product
• Responding to complaints regarding violations of the product branding statute and/or regulations and explain program

OUR MISSION The mission of 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. Selection Plan 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. FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our ! Need more resources? Visit our for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY:

• 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 listed on the job posting.
• Resume Policy: Per

, 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

. * 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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• 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

. * This employer may participate in and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: 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 Sharon McIntosh, at PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In a state agency this class is accountable for performing the most complex tasks in the analysis and processing of license and registration applications in an agency with regulatory responsibility for specific industries or businesses. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs the most complex related duties in processing complex certificate and permit applications;
• Receives and processes fees;
• Studies and analyzes factors and incidents impacting on regulatory responsibility and makes recommendations to implement changes;
• Acts as a hearings officer or participates in public hearings concerning issuance, revocation or amendment of certificates and permits;
• Explains laws and agency regulations to applicants and the public;
• Prepares correspondence;
• Assists in rate case matters;
• May perform or supervise investigations of violations;
• May supervise examination of and approve application process for interstate permits;
• Performs related duties as required.

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• relevant licensure, certification or permit functions of regulated entities;
• relevant regulated industry operations, practices and procedures;
• statistics;

• Skills

• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;

• Ability to

• understand, interpret and apply laws, regulations and other written materials pertaining to entities regulated by department;
• research, analyze and evaluate data and prepare comprehensive written reports;
• utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Seven (7) years of clerical or technical experience in a regulated industry or with a regulatory agency. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in preparing material for or actively participating in, hearings concerning the regulatory process. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a License and Applications Analyst. 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with reviewing and processing licenses, certifications or permits through the state’s e-license system

• Experience with the development and testing of applications utilizing staging environments

• Experience in cannabis product brand licensing laws and regulations

• Experience in creating and applying system workflows in eLicense

• Experience with the OpenData and cannabis seed-to-sale platforms, including Metrc or Biotrack

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