LA Tobacco Compliance Inspector

CES is looking for reliable, detail-oriented individuals to assist Underage Purchasers in performing non- confrontational compliance checks on local tobacco retailers to ensure the sale of tobacco products to Underage Purchasers is restricted. The inspection is used to establish a retailer’s compliance with federal regulations. This work is conducted on a part-time, case-volume basis with flexibility relevant to the individual’s schedule. Learn more about this program by visiting: http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Travel with an Underage Purchaser; identify and verify site address provided
• Facilitate and observe undercover buys in coordination with trained Underage Purchasers
• Collect evidence of violations, such as photographs and tobacco products
• Complete compliance check inspection forms, detailing any violations, when applicable
• Review retailers for compliance of advertising & labeling signage

Required qualifications/skills:

• Inspectors must be current law enforcement officers or employees of the state, county or local city/town, supporting Section 702(a)(1)(A) of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (“any health, food, or drug officer”)
• Reliable transportation
• Attention to detail
• Strict adherence to deadlines and privacy
• Must be able to undergo a security clearance background check and become credentialed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Job Type: Part-time (Independent Contractor)
Pay: $23.00 per hour
This role is subject to federal service contract labor standards.
Schedule: Flexible
Work Location: On the road