Public Health Compliance Inspector (Tobacco Compliance)

Why You'll Love Working at ISN

We believe great employees deserve great support. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage with Prescription Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off beginning on your first day of employment
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Public Health (Tobacco Compliance) Inspectors

Inspectors will conduct undercover tobacco compliance inspections at retail locations throughout Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. They will follow strict federal and state protocols to ensure compliance with the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance Inspections & Enforcement: Conduct Undercover Buy (UB) and Advertising & Labeling (A&L) inspections at licensed tobacco retail outlets. Ensure compliance with FDA and State guidelines related to tobacco sales and marketing. Properly document findings and maintain compliance with chain of custody protocols for evidence storage. Coordinate with state and federal program officials to support compliance enforcement actions. Provide testimony and declarations for enforcement or judicial actions when required. Provide guidance and training to your paired Underage Purchaser to ensure that all inspection outcomes meet FDA standards and guidelines.
• Data Collection & Reporting: Accurately enter inspection results into the FDA Tobacco Inspection Management System (TIMS). Prepare and submit detailed reports on findings that align with the FDA program requirements. Participate in routine quality assurance reviews to ensure inspection accuracy and procedural adherence. Ensure that all evidence handled is properly logged, secured, and shipped as required by the FDA.

Required Qualifications

• All inspectors must be currently employed with a State or local government law enforcement agency or a regulatory agency to be contracted with the FDA program.
• Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow strict compliance protocols.
• Reliable Transportation
• Detail Oriented
• Strict adherence to deadlines and privacy
• Technical & Administrative Skills: Ability to document findings accurately and submit reports in a timely manner. Strong communication and observational skills
• Familiarity with federal and state tobacco control laws is a plus.