Young Adult Inspector

Umatilla School District; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Umatilla School District is seeking a Young Adult Tobacco Inspector (YAI) to support public health initiatives. The role conducts unannounced inspections at tobacco retailers to ensure compliance with laws regarding underage sales and testing retailer adherence.

The position is hourly with flexible scheduling coordinated by Environmental Health staff, focusing on MLSA testing and precise documentation of findings. Confidentiality and clear communication are essential throughout duties.

Qualifications

• Must be 18, 19, or 20 years of age.
• Possess a valid Oregon driver's license or state-issued ID (contingent upon state approval).
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, calm, tactful manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to follow directions and protocol precisely.
• Ability to recall events with great detail and document those events accurately.
• Reliability to work on scheduled days.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct unannounced compliance inspections at tobacco retailers.
• Test retailer compliance with laws related to sale to under 21.
• Work with Environmental Health staff during inspections.
• Visit licensed tobacco retail businesses throughout the year.
• Document and report inspection results accurately.

Skills

Public interaction

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Reliability

Follow directions

Driver's license

Tools

Oregon Driver's License

Job description

Young Adult Tobacco Inspector

Salary Range: $20/hr

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Department: Public Health

General Description Of Position

The young adult inspector (YAI) will work under the supervision of an Environmental Health Specialist to conduct unannounced compliance inspections at tobacco retailers. These inspections are made to ensure compliance with county, state and federal laws related to the sale and underage use of tobacco and underage smoking. The YAI will be accompanied by Environmental Health staff and will visit various licensed tobacco retail businesses throughout the year to conduct Minor Legal Sales Age (MLSA) inspections, specifically attempting to purchase tobacco products to test retailer compliance with the state law that prohibits selling tobacco products to people under 21. This is an hourly position with flexible scheduling as determined in coordination with Environmental Health staff.

Requirements For Position

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18, 19, or 20 years of age, no older
• Possess a valid Oregon drivers license or state-issued ID card *contingent upon state approval*
• Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, calm, tactful manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Able to follow directions and protocol precisely
• Ability to recall events with great detail and communicate and document those events accurately
• Reliability to work on scheduled days
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Umatilla County provides employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants, without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other status protected by applicable Federal, Oregon, or Local Law.

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