Tobacco Control Program Manager - Health Department

Salt Lake County•Murray, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Salt Lake County is seeking a highly enthusiastic Tobacco Control Program Manager to oversee the countywide Tobacco Control Program. This role involves managing tobacco enforcement activities, working with the Tobacco Prevention Program on department-wide initiatives, and supervising staff. The position is responsible for underage sales and compliance audits, permitting and inspections of tobacco retailers, outreach and education, budget administration, contract and grant oversight, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Health Education, Health Promotion, Public Health, Public Administration, Nutrition, or other closely related field, plus four (4) years of related experience in a Public Health agency in education or health promotion; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program.
A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.
A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal, state, local, and health department laws, policies, rules, and regulations related to tobacco control and environmental health.
Knowledge of legal, regulatory, and enforcement procedures and practices.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques for conducting field and other special investigations in scientific research and sample collection.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local tobacco enforcement programs to ensure current and effective best practices.
Knowledge of techniques for effective program development/design.
Knowledge of management and personnel principles and practices and effective supervision.
Knowledge of effective training methods and techniques including team building skills.
Knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of conducting field and/or special studies and investigations using scientific research methods and techniques.
Knowledge of effective communication techniques, including audio-visual use.
Knowledge of public and media relations, methods and techniques.
Knowledge of computer operations and uses, including word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, and printing.
Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely both verbally and in writing with public, government, business and community leaders.
Ability to prepare and explain data by written, graphic, or verbal methods.
Ability to prepare materials for media dissemination.
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of social, ethnic, economic, educational, and professional backgrounds.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and act independently.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, private groups and individuals.

Responsibilities

Oversees the countywide Tobacco Control Program.
Manages tobacco enforcement activities to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
Works with the Tobacco Prevention Program on department-wide initiatives for tobacco education, prevention, and enforcement.
Supervises staff within the Tobacco Control Program.
Administers the program's budget, oversees contracts and grants, and approves expenditures and purchasing.
Oversees tobacco enforcement activities to ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures.
Manages underage sales and compliance audits, permitting and inspections of tobacco retailers.
Conducts outreach and education to municipalities, the public, and tobacco retailers.
Develops and delivers warning letters, notices, and orders to businesses in non-compliance.
Works with enforcement staff on inspections, complaint investigations, surveys, monitoring, and investigations for various tobacco-related violations.
Oversees coordination with the district attorney’s office on legal matters and testifies in proceedings.
Assists with program budgets, contracts, and grant applications/proposals.
Oversees the creation, design, organization, publication, and provision of educational curriculum, programs, and materials.
Collaborates with the Tobacco Prevention Program to administer media, publicity, and community education/outreach efforts.
Ensures the Tobacco Control Program remains in compliance with Utah Code, State Rules, local ordinances, County policy, and procedures, and contractual obligations.
Provides presentations, written reports, and data to increase tobacco control compliance and awareness.
Represents the department on state and local committees related to tobacco control compliance and enforcement.
Provides guidance as a subject matter expert.

Benefits

12 Holidays
Up to 24 vacation days
12 sick days
One personal day every year
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
Flexible Spending Account
100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite medical clinic
Onsite gym
Hospital insurance
Pet insurance
Auto and home insurance
Discounts at County facilities