Pharmaceutical Inspector (Pharmacist II) - DORA: DPO Hybrid

Hybrid Workplace Arrangement:

Although this position will be designated under the department’s hybrid workplace program, it will still be required to report to the department office on a scheduled basis and at the discretion of the supervisor, based on business needs.

This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

The Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is dedicated to preserving the integrity of the marketplace and is committed to promoting a fair and competitive business environment in Colorado.

Consumer protection is our mission.

DORA values and promotes diversity, supporting a workplace that is inclusive of people from different backgrounds and experiences; creating an environment that is reflective of our communities; promoting positive relationships; and putting forth unique perspectives to fulfill our mission.

• Employer-sponsored RTD EcoPass, with offices located at Civic Center Plaza, above the RTD Civic Center station and just a few blocks from RTD light rail.

• Extensive work-life programs such as flexible schedules, training and professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects, and more!

• Employee wellness programs, including the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP), which provides free, confidential counseling services.

• Bike-to-work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks.

• Flexible retirement benefits, including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans.

• Medical and Dental Health Insurance for employees and optional coverage for their dependents.

• Life Insurance for employees, and optional coverage for their dependents.

• Paid Time Off, including 11 paid holidays.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Tuition assistance program.

The Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO) protects consumers in the state of Colorado through licensing and regulatory enforcement for approximately 50 professions, occupations, and businesses, and the corollary regulatory environment. The Division of Professions and Occupations provides consumer protection through its regulation of more than 610,000 licensees within more than 50 professions, occupations and businesses in the State of Colorado.

The Office of Inspections exists to protect the public by inspecting and conducting drug accountability audits of all outlets as defined in Title 12, Article 280, C.R.S., by enforcing and investigating violations of state and federal laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy and the manufacture, distribution, compounding, dispensing, and delivery of pharmaceuticals.

Position: SJA 9106

The position implements the objectives of the office of inspections, answers regulatory inquiries, and advises and counseling the public, the pharmaceutical profession and industry, healthcare professionals, and other governmental agencies, including law enforcement. The position independently conducts inspections upon pharmacy board registrants, writes special reports detailing inspection findings, and conducts investigations based upon consumer and/or board-initiated complaints. The position conducts educational outreach, attends Board meetings, and assists in conducting controlled substance accountability audits, as needed.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting other law enforcement agency's investigations by serving as a resource specialist, providing guidance, interpretations and recommendations to others concerning matters in the position's area of expertise;
• Communicating and exchanging information with other law enforcement agencies to detect, jointly investigate and promote the prosecution of violators;
• Returning calls and emails from Pharmacy Board licensees and registrants or consumers, educating them regarding the enforcement role of the agency; and
• Assisting with writing and reviewing all Colorado-based Multi-State Jurisprudence Examination ("MPJE") Questions.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (MQs):

Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience:

• Current, valid licensure as a Pharmacist by the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy.
• Four (4) years of practice as a licensed Pharmacist and /or pharmaceutical inspector.

NOTE:This experience must have taken place within the last five (5) years.

Document this experience in your application IN DETAIL, as your experience will not be inferred or assumed. Part time experience will be prorated.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Active Colorado Pharmacist license with no current or previous disciplinary action, excluding letters of admonition.
• Applicant must inspect pharmacies throughout the state of Colorado. This requires overnight travel throughout the year, which at times can be as long as, or more than, a week.
• Travel averages about two (2) weeks per month in general.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

• There is no substitution for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated professional* experience working in a state government agency.
• Demonstrated professional* experience working with process or quality improvement processes.
• Demonstrated professional* experience in pharmaceutical services, including filling prescriptions or chart orders and dispensing drugs and pharmaceutical supplies, as well as implementing and maintaining quality assurance standards and controlled substance security.
• Demonstrated professional* experience working in a pharmaceutical retail or hospital pharmacy (i.e. experience working in an outpatient setting).
• Demonstrated knowledge of and professional* experience utilizing pharmacology laws, regulations, principles, and procedures related to labeling, storing, and/or distributing drugs in a pharmacy setting.
• Demonstrated professional* experience in maintaining drug inventory, pharmaceutical supplies, and records (i.e. pharmacy files and patient profiles).
• Demonstrating professional* experience in investigating consumer and/or board-initiated complaints.

Required Competencies: The following knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics are required competencies and may be considered during the selection process (including examination and/or interview):

• Demonstrated written communication skills, including the ability to convey information to various stakeholders in a clear, accurate, and concise written manner;
• Demonstrated verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey information to audiences in a concise manner;
• Demonstrated attention to detail;
• Sound judgment and the confidence to make decisions on a routine basis;
• Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate information in order to apply knowledge and to decide on the most appropriate course of action;
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to review and analyze information in order to find solutions;
• Demonstrated creativity and flexibility, including the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and handle additional work assignments in a fast-paced work environment;
• Organizational skills, including prioritizing, planning, and time management in order to meet deadlines;
• Customer service skills, including the ability to diplomatically interact with difficult customers, navigate difficult conversations, and maintain communication with stakeholders;
• Interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Demonstrated the ability to conduct educational outreach;
• Knowledge of pharmacy boards and federal laws and rules;
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry practices, procedures, laws, and rules;
• Knowledge of and experience with sterile and non-sterile compounding and dispensing prescriptions;
• Demonstrated ability to understand and abide by workplace principles, practices, and behaviors as internally identified and defined by the division and department;
• Demonstrated ability to read, understand, interpret, apply, and explain laws, rules, policies, and procedures;
• Ability to travel independently, including work in-office, as required by business need and scheduled by the supervisor;
• Integrity and high ethical standards;
• Accountability, reliability, including attendance;
• Ability to maintain confidential, controversial, or sensitive information;
• Self-starter, including the ability to work independently, learn new processes, utilize own knowledge and that of supervisor, and complete work with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrated professional demeanor;
• Knowledge and understanding in the use of PC software applications, including Microsoft Office (Access, Word, Excel, etc.), and Google Suite (Doc’s, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, etc).

Conditions of Employment: Candidates who fail to meet the conditions of employment will be removed from consideration.

• The successful passing of a reference check and/or, if required, a background check.
  • A reference check may include but is not limited to: contacting previous and current supervisors to verify employment and discuss performance, a review of the personnel file, a review of the performance record, a review of job-related public information,etc.
  • The type of background check depends on the job duties of the position, and can include a review of any criminal record, credit report, and/or driving record.
• Ability to travel independently, including work in-office, as required by business need and scheduled by the supervisor.
• Applicants must possess and maintain a valid State of Colorado driver's license and the ability and willingness to travel independently in a state vehicle. The driver’s license cannot have any restrictions. You must include your State of Colorado driver’s license number on your application in order to be considered.
• This position requires local and statewide travel up to 50%, including traveling overnight when required. The amount and frequency of travel will be determined based on the needs of the Division.

PLEASE READ - Required Application Materials

Interested individuals must submit the following online:

1.A completed State of Colorado Application(log-in to your current NeoGov account or create a NeoGov account to complete the online application). Note: Incomplete applications, including incomplete work history sections or "see résumé," "see attachment," or "see addendum" statements, will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application form.

2.A current email addresson your application, as all communication pertaining to this position will be conducted via email. Please set up your email to accept messages from info@governmentjobs.com and ‘@state.co.us’ addresses, and check your email often. Note: The department cannot guarantee the successful delivery of email, including incorrect filtering into junk mail folders.

3.A detailed cover letter, explaining how you meet the required competencies and how your accomplishments, qualifications, skills, areas of expertise, personal characteristics, etc. make you a good fit for this position; you may also attach additional documents that demonstrate this.

Comparative Analysis Process: Structured Application Review

Part of, if not the entire, comparative analysis process for this position will involve a review of the information you submit in your application materials; Therefore, it is paramount that in the experience portion of your application and cover letter, you describe the extent to which you possess the education, experience, and competencies outlined in the job announcement as well as the required and/or preferred qualifications/competencies. You are also encouraged to attach additional documents to that effect. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may affect your score and prevent you from competing in subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.

Part of the comparative analysis process and/or the interview process may be conducted through remote video conferencing (i.e. Google Meet, Zoom, etc.)

Veterans’ Preference: Candidates who wish to assert Veterans’ Preference should attach a copy of their DD214 to their application. Failure to do so will result in being denied Veterans Preference.

PLEASE NOTE:Former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the application. Colorado Revised Statutes require that all state employees be hired and promoted through competitive examination of merit and fitness. Failure to include the required information, failure to follow instructions, and/or failure to submit materials by the application deadline may result in your application not being considered for the position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

ADAAAAccommodations:DORA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, atdora_adacoordinator@state.co.us.

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While a salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.

Appeal Rights:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand-delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.