Tobacco Control Specialist - Time Limited - Health Department

Salt Lake County•Murray, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position resides in the Salt Lake County Health Department, Environmental Health Division. This job conducts activities pertaining to tobacco control including permitting, education, inspections and enforcement of tobacco retail businesses, coordinates underage sale audits with law enforcement, investigates Utah Indoor Clean Air Act (UICAA) complaints and acts as subject matter expert and liaison to State and local agencies for tobacco control initiatives including development and implementation of ordinances, regulations, rules and laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Health Education, Health Science, Environmental Health, Public Health, or related degree; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
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.
Knowledge of Public Health Principles
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 County, department and division policies and procedures, programs, goals, mission, and services
Knowledge of Report writing and preparation
Knowledge of Conflict resolution
Knowledge of Business and Tax Licensing
Skills and Abilities to Effectively apply general principles to specific conditions and situations
Skills and Abilities to Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Skills and Abilities to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, private groups and individuals
Skills and Abilities to Work effectively with people from a variety of social, ethnic, economic, educational, and professional backgrounds
Skills and Abilities to Defend and follow oral and written instructions, laws, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Skills and Abilities to Work with minimum supervision and act independently when appropriate
Skills and Abilities to Train and motivate others, and appropriately effect change in ideas and attitudes
Skills and Abilities to Plan and conduct research
Skills and Abilities to Operate computer and other program related equipment
Skills and Abilities to Deal professionally and tactfully with upset individuals and diffuse conflicting situations
Skills and Abilities to Respond adequately to problems and utilize problem solving techniques
Skills and Abilities to Work with computer software and other program-related

Responsibilities

Conducts inspections and complaint investigations, surveys, monitors, and investigates places and individuals for UICAA, tobacco retailer, e-cigarette and other tobacco violations and determines compliance with State and Local Health Department rules, ordinances, regulations.
Develops and delivers warning letters, notices, and orders to businesses in non-compliance with tobacco laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations.
Processes, reviews, approves, and denies permit plans and applications for compliance with tobacco retailer laws, rules, and health regulations.
Works with State and local agencies, businesses, organizations, and the public on enforcement actions and verifies tobacco retailers meet the planning and zoning requirements in applicable laws, rules.
Works with Environmental Health and Community Health Divisions to educate business owners, employees, and the public concerning tobacco retailer, e-cigarette, and Utah Indoor Clean Air Act laws, rules, ordinances.
Assists with hiring, training, on-boarding, and supervising temporary employees and/or interns for tobacco.
Acts as a consultant and provides technical advice pertaining to tobacco control, UICAA, and tobacco retailers.
Researches and maintains knowledge of current and proposed tobacco legislation, laws, policies, regulations.
Assists in developing, planning, implementing, and evaluating health education, behavior risk reduction, and outreach programs.
Prepares, presents, maintains, and evaluates reports, documents and data in a timely.
Works with legal counsel and testifies as a witness in court or administrative.
Works with the tobacco team and plans, implements, and evaluates tobacco control.
Serves on committees at the Department, State, and local level pertaining to tobacco education and.
Collects, analyzes, enters, and retrieves.
Collects and maintains samples and evidence.
Maintains filing systems and performs accurate records.

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
childcare
gym
hospital insurance
pet insurance
auto and home insurance
discounts at County facilities