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License and Applications Supervisor


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 86210 - 111349
Posted: 1 October 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction


The State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is accepting applications for the position of License and Applications Supervisorof Licensing within the Cannabis Control Division in Hartford CT.

WHAT WE OFFER
    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

    • Full time 40 hours per week
    • Monday through Friday
    • First shift may include nights and weekends
    • Located at 450 Columbus Blvd in Hartford CT
    • This hybrid position is eligible to apply for telework in accordance with the Telework Policy.
    • A valid drivers license is required and must be maintained.


    WHO WE ARE
    The mission of the State Department of Consumer Protections (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.

    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 states Medical Cannabis Program and Adult Use Cannabis Program. This includes issuing licenses performing inspections and conducting investigations at manufacturing and retail establishments.
    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.

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    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 on the job posting.
    • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 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 employer may participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm work authorization.

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        PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

        In a state agency this class is accountable for coordinating and supervising the processing of applications from and licensing of a regulated business or industry.

        EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
        • Supervises review and processing of certificate and permit applications;
        • Reviews prepared studies and analyses of factors and incidents impacting on regulatory responsibility and makes recommendations to implement changes;
        • Coordinates issuance cancellation and updating of licenses;
        • Responds to inquiries concerning complicated procedures;
        • Handles correspondence;
        • May issue notices of hearings as required by statute;
        • May act as hearings officer and make recommendations as to disposition of applications;
        • May represent agency at informal meetings pertaining to transactions concerning existing licenses;
        • May prepare data for actions taken against licensees;
        • May perform or direct investigations of violations by regulated industry or consumer complaints against licensees;
        • May prepare monthly statistical and other reports;
        • Performs related duties as required.
        KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
        • Considerable knowledge of
          • licensing statutes and procedures;
          • operations of regulated business or industry;
        • Considerable
          • interpersonal skills;
          • oral and written communication skills;
        • Considerable ability to interpret laws and regulations;
        • Ability to utilize computer software
        • Supervisory ability.
        MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
        Seven (7) years of technical experience in a regulated industry or licensing environment.
        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 or analysis of business licenses.

        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 Bachelors degree.
        • One (1) year of experience as a License and Applications Specialist with experience in hearings concerning the regulatory process may be substituted for the General Experience.
        PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
        • Experience interpreting cannabis laws and regulations.
        • Experience with regulating planning and developing licensing programs.
        • Experience training employees in the areas of licensing review and issuance.
        • Experience supervising staff in licensing.
        • Experience prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
        Conclusion

        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.

        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.

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