Tobacco Compliance Inspector

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.

About the role

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, and travel frequently—including overnight stays—to all 15 counties of Arizona to conduct inspections, attend meetings, and/or youth recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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.

Requirements

• Valid Arizona Driver’s License and ability to pass a criminal and driving background check.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to become a commissioned officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
• Must clear an FDA background check to become a Commissioned Agent (position involves working with minors).
• Willingness to work with youth ages 16 - 20.
• Frequent travel, including overnight stays, to all 15 counties of Arizona.
• Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science related to public or environmental health (preferred).
• Experience with regulatory investigations and compliance enforcement (preferred).
• Experience working with teenage youth (preferred).

Skills

• Knowledge of: Public health principles, environmental health, regulatory inspection procedures, tobacco control, Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.
• Skilled in: Analytical and critical reading/writing, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, planning, and coordinating.
• Ability to: Communicate information both orally and in writing, exercise sound judgment in compliance and enforcement decisions, and support a diverse multi-cultural workforce.

Benefits

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid Parental Leave—up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Wellness program and plans.
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance.
• Defined retirement plan (State contributes 50% of total cost; 27-week wait period for new employees).
• Award-winning infant-at-work program.
• Credit union membership and transit subsidy.
• ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program—eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for outstanding student loans.

Pay

$52,223