Inspector Needed to Conduct Tobacco Compliance Checks (Alaska)

Manhattan Strategy Group; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Mileage reimbursement (GSA rate)

Job summary

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is seeking Tobacco Retail Inspectors to perform FDA tobacco compliance checks across Alaska. The role involves supervising Underage Purchasers during non-confrontational inspections and collecting data to assess retailer compliance with FDA rules.

This part-time position requires conducting regular inspections, compiling evidence, and reporting any violations while adhering to strict regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Background check required.
• Experience performing inspections and compliance checks preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance inspections at tobacco retailers and complete inspection forms.
• Prepare narrative reports detailing potential compliance issues or violations.
• Collect evidence (photography, tobacco products) and ship to FDA for enforcement.
• Coordinate undercover purchases with Underage Purchasers.
• Conduct follow-up inspections to verify compliance and address complaints.
• Adhere to regulations while working with Underage Purchasers and trainees.
• Complete required online training courses.
• Travel to assigned locations as needed to perform checks.
• Willingness to testify at enforcement hearings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Job description

About the Program:

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) and LPE Associates is seeking Inspectors to perform undercover tobacco inspections on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) Federal Tobacco Compliance Checks in Alaska. MSG Inspectors will supervise Underage Purchasers during the performance of non-confrontational compliance checks with local tobacco retailers to ensure the sale of tobacco products to underage person(s) is restricted.

Who We Need:

Manhattan Strategy Group needs Tobacco Retail Inspectors who would be responsible for conducting compliance check inspections on tobacco retailers and for collecting all data necessary to determine a retailer's compliance with FDA regulations on the sale of tobacco. This is not a full-time position and should not conflict with your current employment situation.

Inspector Job Responsibilities:

• Perform regular inspections of tobacco retailers and complete compliance check inspection forms


• Prepare narrative report revealing potential compliance issues or violations


• Collect evidence of violations to include taking custody of tobacco product, photographing evidence, and shipping evidence for FDA enforcement.


• Facilitate undercover buys in coordination with trained Underage Purchasers


• Conduct follow-up inspections for compliance and for complaints


• Perform other inspection tasks as required


• Adhere to strict regulations regarding the performance of inspections and working with Underage Purchasers


• Complete required online training course


• Travel to assigned locations according to own schedule to complete compliance checks


• Willingness to testify in enforcement hearings

Perks:

• Competitive hourly pay


• Full mileage compensation based on current GSA rate

Qualifications:

• Must be a current employee of the State, City, or Local Municipality (Law Enforcement preferred).


• Must be able to pass a background check.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Experience performing inspections and compliance checks preferred but not necessary.

EEO Statement: Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.