License And Applications Analyst

Introduction

Are you a current DCP employee looking to advance your career within the agency?

If so, we encourage you to read below & apply today!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) invites its qualified agency employees to apply for a License and Applications Analyst position within the Cannabis Control Division.

• Our State Employee Benefits Overview page!
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

• Monday - Friday
• Full time, 40 hours per week
• First shift
• Location:
  
  450 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
• Hybrid role-combination of in-office and telework
• A valid driver's license is required and must be maintained

This License and Applications Analyst position is within the Cannabis Control Division.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists in administration of licensure, certification and credential maintenance
• Reviews, evaluates and analyzes factors and incidents impacting on regulatory statutes, regulations, policies, procedures and practices
• Processes initial and renewal applications
• Responds to mail, telephone and personal inquiries from consumers, governmental agencies, interested parties requesting information concerning entities regulated by department
• Explains regulatory laws and agency regulations to applicants, licensees, and consumers
• Provides assistance to clerical staff
• May review documents and related materials for criminal convictions
• Performs related duties as required

The Cannabis Control Division oversees compliance and enforcement of all laws and regulations concerning the sale and distribution of hemp, Adult-Use Cannabis, Medical Cannabis and infused beverages within Connecticut. We are responsible for the administration, compliance and enforcement of the state's Medical Cannabis Program and Adult Use Cannabis Program. This includes issuing licenses, performing inspections and conducting investigations.

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.

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.

In a state agency this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks involving the processing of license and registration applications in an agency with regulatory responsibility for specific industries or businesses.

• Assists in administration of licensure, certification and/or permitting functions;
• Reviews, evaluates and analyzes factors and incidents impacting on regulatory responsibility including applications for licensure, certification and proper permit authority for compliance to relevant agency statutes, regulations, policies, procedures and practices;
• Processes initial and renewal applications;
• Responds to mail, telephone and personal inquiries from consumers, governmental agencies, interested parties requesting information concerning entities regulated by department;
• Explains regulatory laws and agency regulations to applicants, licensees and consumers;
• Conducts research, collects data and analyzes information relating to application review process;
• Provides technical assistance to clerical staff;
• Authorizes issuance of licenses, permits and/or certifications;
• May participate in public hearings concerning issuance, revocation or amendment of certificates, licenses or permits;
• May review documents and related materials for criminal convictions and bankruptcy files;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of
  • 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.

Five (5) years of experience performing technical or complex clerical duties involving the review or processing of licenses, certifications or permits for a governmental regulatory agency or in a regulated industry.

NOTE:

For state employees this is interpreted at the level of Office Assistant.

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of…