Tobacco Compliance Inspector

AZ State Jobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Health Services is seeking a Tobacco Compliance Inspector to enforce federal and state tobacco control laws. Based in Phoenix, this role requires travel across all 15 Arizona counties and occasional overnight stays.

You will conduct inspections, educate retailers, prepare reports, and coordinate with youth recruitment initiatives. A valid Arizona Driver's License and successful background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, environmental health or related field.
• Experience with regulatory investigations and compliance enforcement.
• Experience working with teenage youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for compliance with federal and state tobacco control laws.
• Assist with recruitment and education activities, including school presentations.
• Complete logs, document evidence, and prepare reports.

Skills

Public health

Environmental health

Regulatory inspection

Tobacco control

PM

CQI

Lean

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in public/environmental health

Job description

DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career; from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Tobacco Compliance Inspector

Job Location:

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

Posting Details:

Salary: $52,223

Grade: 20

Job Summary:

Responsible for conducting 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. All program participants/inspectors must pass a federal background/fingerprint clearance to receive federal commission credentials before they can perform any inspections. Must be willing to work with youth ages 16 - 20.
This position is required to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, drive a state vehicle, frequent travel which may include overnight stays to all 15 counties of Arizona to conduct inspections, attend meetings and or youth recruitment activities.

Job Duties:

• Conducting inspections for compliance with sections 907(a)(1 )(A) and 911 of the Federal Control Act.
• Assist with recruitment of underage purchasers, presentations at schools, youth groups, etc..., coordinating & scheduling inspections with youth & with team members.
• Office duties, such as completing logs, documenting, handling & collecting evidence and preparing reports.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• Public health principles, environmental health, regulatory inspection procedures, and tobacco control.
• 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.

Skilled in:

• Analytical and critical reading skills, analytical and critical writing skills, good communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills, and 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, and ability to 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. Experience with regulatory investigations and compliance enforcement is preferred. Experience working with teenage youth.

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 a U.S. citizen and will be expected to become a commissioned officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug, and 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 to become a Commissioned Agent.

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:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• Defined retirement plan
• Award winning infant at work program
• Credit union membership
• Transit subsidy
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave 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 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.