Tobacco Compliance Inspector

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This position is 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.

Requirements

• Public health principles, environmental health, regulatory inspection procedures, and tobacco control.
• Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
• Analytical and critical reading skills, analytical and critical writing skills, good communication skills, organizational and interpersonal skills, and planning and coordinating skills.
• 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.
• Must be willing to work with youth ages 16 - 20.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Must be willing to drive a state vehicle.
• Must be willing to travel frequently, which may include overnight stays to all 15 counties of Arizona.
• Must pass a federal background/fingerprint clearance to receive federal commission credentials.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License.
• Must undergo a criminal and driving background check.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must clear an FDA background check to become a Commissioned Agent.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Skills may be acquired in a variety of on-the-job and academic experiences and professional certifications, such as a Registered Sanitarian.
• 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.

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 & 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level