Recruitment #210604-2212FP-001
Location |
Hartford, CT
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Date Opened | 6/9/2021 12:00:00 AM |
Salary | $90,418* - $121,315/year (*new hires to state service will start at the minimum) |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 6/21/2021 11:59:00 PM |
In the Department of Consumer Protection, Division of Drug Control, this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of inspection and investigation duties involved in the monitoring of drug, cosmetic and device distribution systems for compliance with state laws and regulations.
Acts as consultant and advisor to manufacturers, wholesalers, laboratory licensees and health care professionals regarding safeguards for drug, cosmetic and device storage and handling and maintenance of standards required by state laws and regulations; inspects, monitors, reviews and evaluates all aspects of drug, cosmetic and device storage, security, recordkeeping, handling and distribution as required in each of the above mentioned areas; submits written reports regarding deficiencies and makes recommendations for corrective action; receives and destroys unwanted controlled substances from health care facilities and other law enforcement agencies; investigates all phases of drug, cosmetic and device distribution from raw materials to its ultimate usage; detects and investigates illegal activities of all registrants primarily in the area of diversion of controlled substances by health care professionals; conducts surveillances, raids, embargoes and seizures; interviews witnesses, suspects or arrested persons; assists other law enforcement agencies in similar investigations; statutorily authorized and empowered to obtain and serve search and seizure and arrest warrants, seize contraband and controlled substances and make arrest without warrant; testifies at criminal trials and administrative hearings; provides training to law enforcement personnel and nursing and pharmacy students; speaks before health care professionals and other interested citizens and groups; responds to disasters where drugs, cosmetics and devices are involved and identifies and removes from commerce those affected products that may be injurious to the health and safety of consumers; takes immediate action in response to recalls initiated by manufacturers of governmental agencies to remove drugs, cosmetics and devices from commerce that are suspected to be harmful to the general public; performs related duties as required.
Considerable knowledge of composition and appearance of legal and illegal drugs and their use and abuse; considerable knowledge of principles, practices and methods of institutional and commercial pharmacy practice; knowledge of and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; knowledge of prescribing, dispensing and administration of drugs; knowledge of quality control and distribution control procedures; knowledge of inspection and investigatory techniques; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to conduct investigations of illegal drug activity; ability to make independent judgments in the field; ability to prepare and conduct effective educational programs.
In addition to the checking of references and of facts in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be conducted before names are certified for permanent appointment.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.