State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Cannabis Ombudsperson (5938EX)

$43.55-$79.35 Hourly / $3,483.84-$6,347.90 BiWeekly /
$90,928.00-$165,680.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of the Healthcare Advocate this class is accountable for directing an office responsible for exercising independent oversight over the palliative use of marijuana and the medical cannabis system and advocacy for the interests of qualifying patients and caregivers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Represents the interests of qualifying patients and caregivers; 
  • Identifies, investigates, and resolves complaints made by, or on behalf of, qualifying patients and caregivers; 
  • Monitors the palliative use of marijuana as authorized under chapter 420f of the Connecticut General Statutes; 
  • Reports action, inaction, or decisions that may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, or rights of qualifying patients; 
  • Analyzes, comments on, and monitors the development and implementation of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and other government policies and actions concerning the health, safety, welfare, and rights of qualifying patients and caregivers; 
  • Recommends any changes to the laws, regulations, policies and actions concerning the health, safety, welfare, and rights of qualifying patients and caregivers that the office deems appropriate to improve the palliative marijuana market in the state; 
  • Facilitates public comment on the laws, regulations, policies, and actions concerning the health, safety, welfare, and rights of qualifying patients and caregivers;
  • Performs related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices; 
    • and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • palliative use of marijuana and the medical cannabis system;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to use computers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The Ombudsperson shall be familiar with the palliative use of marijuana and the medical cannabis system. 

APPOINTMENT

Appointed by the Healthcare Advocate in accordance with the provisions of Connecticut General Statutes Section 21a-408 (b-c).

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(33)-Social Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(01)-EXEMPT/ELEC/APPOINT

EEO

(1)-Officials and Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

EX 04

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.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

New Class. Item No. 23-224

EFFECTIVE DATE

10/10/2023
CLASS: 5938EX; EST: 10/10/2023; REV: 10/11/2023;