FDA TOBACCO INSPECTOR

Arizona Department of Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical and dental insurance plans

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid Parental Leave

10 paid holidays per year

Wellness program

Short/long-term disability insurance

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Health Services is seeking a Lead Inspector to conduct inspections and ensure compliance with tobacco control laws. You will manage state-wide inspections, oversee trainings, and serve as the liaison with community organizations. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of experience are required. The role involves travel throughout Arizona and working with minors, plus includes benefits like health insurance and paid leave.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience with regulatory investigations and compliance enforcement.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual inspections in the retail environment.
• Serve as back-up Program Coordinator.
• Educate retail tobacco proprietors on tobacco control laws.

Skills

Analytical & critical reading skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a science related to public or environmental health

Tools

Registered Sanitarian certification

Job description

Address: 150 N 18th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007

Grade: 21

Job Summary

The position will serve as a Lead Inspector, to ensure that the annual goals and deliverables relating to the program can be achieved.

This position would be responsible for conducting all inspections in the retail environment. As well as the back-up for the Program Coordinating duties when the Program Coordinator is absent. These duties include assigning inspections to the entire FDA Tobacco Team, closing out all completed inspections, compiling and submitting reports, invoices and inquiry responses to the FDA, attending meetings on behalf of the Program and submitting vehicle mileage reports. This position will also oversee all trainings for minors, adult coordinators and new FDA staff. Lead Inspector will also serve as the liaison between the program, Community Based Organizations, the Arizona Attorney General's office and the Counties in order to plan and coordinate state-wide inspections. In addition, this position is also responsible for completing all tasks required by Inspectors which include conducting tobacco inspections for compliance with sections 907(a)(1 )(A) and 911 of the Federal Control Act, assisting in enforcement activities if required by the FDA, traveling throughout the State, and other duties as assigned. Responsible for being the back-up Program Coordinator, overseeing and conducting training of subcontractors and staff, and conducting undercover by (with minors) and advertising and labeling inspections for compliance with sections 907(a)(1 )(A) and 911 of the Federal Control Act, educating retail tobacco proprietors regarding current federal tobacco control laws and regulations, and submitting quarterly reports and other documents as needed.

This position is required to travel frequently in-state: including nights, overnight stays, and some weekends will be required to perform certain duties. A flexible and varied schedule is necessary

Job Duties

Conducting undercover buy (with minors) and advertising and labeling inspections for compliance with sections 907(a)(1 )(A) and 911 of the Federal Control Act. Manage quota for Synar inspections annually and maintain communication with the Program's Synar data manager. The Lead Inspector will ensure that the annual goals and deliverables relating to the program will be achieved.

Office duties, such as completing logs and inspections, scheduling/mapping inspections, and preparing quarterly reports. Lead Inspector will also serve as the liaison between the program, Community Based Organizations, the Arizona Attorney General's office and the Counties in order to plan and coordinate state-wide inspections.

Serving as back-up Program Coordinator; duties include assigning inspections to the entire FDA Tobacco Team, closing out all completed inspections, compiling and submitting reports, invoices and inquiry responses to the FDA, attending meetings on behalf of the Program and submitting vehicle mileage reports.

Conducting training for all subcontractors and staff, coordinating Inspections and staffing needs with outside agencies.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

Knowledge of

• Understanding of and familiarity with State and Federal tobacco control laws. Public health principles, environmental health and regulatory inspection procedures.
• Knowledge may be acquired through education or on-the-job training and experience in a field such as public health, environmental health, or tobacco control.
• Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in

• Analytical & critical reading skills and writing skills.
• Communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Planning and coordinating skills.
• Skills may be acquired in a variety of on the-job and academic experiences and professional certifications such as a Registered Sanitarian.

Ability to

• Demonstrated ability to communicate information both orally and in writing.
• Exercise sound judgment in making decisions with regards to compliance and enforcement.
• Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public, employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Selective Preference(s)

Bachelor's Degree in a science related to public or environmental health with 3 years experience with regulatory investigations and

compliance enforcement.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Candidate will be required to have a valid Arizona Driver's License and undergo a criminal and driving background check. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US and will be expected to become a commissioned officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Candidate will be working with minors and must clear an FDA background check.

Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12)

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness program and plans
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• Award winning Infant at Work program
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

Contact Us

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.