United States Job Openings
State of Wisconsin
Tobacco Enforcement Specialist
Milwaukee
FULL TIME
October 24, 2024
Introduction
The Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Public Health (DPH) works with our local and tribal public health partners, and community groups statewide, on a wide variety of programs and services that protect the health of Wisconsin residents.
DPH is recruiting for a Tobacco Enforcement Specialist in the Bureau of Community Health Promotion (BCHP).
This position offers the option to work remotely up to 5 days per week and will be headquartered at the DPH regional offices in Milwaukee or Waukesha. The position will travel approximately 90% of the time including overnight travel. The majority of the travel will be throughout southeastern Wisconsin.
Our diversity, equity and inclusion team strives to hire, develop and retain a talented workforce representative of the people of Wisconsin. We are searching for people with diverse backgrounds to join our dynamic and team-oriented environment. We promote professional growth and create a healthy work/life balance and inclusive culture.
As an employee of the State of Wisconsin, you'll also have access to an amazing benefits package, including:
- 3.5 weeks of vacation, 9 paid holidays and ample sick time.
- Top rated health plan options starting at $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans, after 2 months of state service.
- Premium pension plan with at least a 6.9% employer match in 2024. Plus, a tax advantaged supplemental retirement savings plan which allows you to save money directly from your paycheck for retirement. Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
- Several flex spending accounts: medical, dependent care, commuter, parking and High Deductible Health Savings.
- A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements.
- Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program employer.
Position Summary
As the Tobacco Enforcement Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) State Program Coordinator and Underage Purchasers in conducting investigations to support the FDA in enforcing the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act with respect to tobacco retail establishments. Duties include:
- Assisting in the recruitment, orientation and training of Underage Purchasers.
- Coordinating and working with Underage Purchasers to complete FDA Undercover Buy inspections.
- Conducting Advertising and Labeling inspections in tobacco retail establishments that sell and advertise tobacco and nicotine products to determine compliance with federal law.
- Collecting all required information during tobacco retailer investigations.
- Generating and submitting observations and inspection results to FDA and State Program Coordinator for review.
- Preserving evidence according to FDA guidelines.
- Supporting FDA in any enforcement or judicial actions.
Salary Information
The starting pay is between $25.00 and $34.00 per hour (approximately between $52,000 and $70,700 per year), depending on qualifications, plus excellent benefits. A 12-month probationary period is required.
Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The position is in the Regulatory Specialist classification and is in pay schedule and range 07/04.
Pay for current or former state employees will be set based on the rules that apply to compensation for the applicable transaction. The position is in the Regulatory Specialist classification and is in pay schedule and range 07/04.
Job Details
- All applicants who may be appointed will be required to allow DHS to conduct a background check to determine whether the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job being filled.
- The candidate hired for this position will be required to become a federally commissioned officer by the FDA. This includes but is not limited to:
- Clearing criminal and federal background checks (including fingerprinting).
- Completing all commissioning paperwork required by the FDA.
- Not having significant financial interests in any company that the person inspects or whose compliance information and/or evidence the person is responsible for gathering, maintaining or reporting.
- DHS strives to hire individuals who demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
- DHS does not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
- For positions that allow remote working flexibility, working outside of Wisconsin or in bordering cities will not be allowed except in extremely limited circumstances due to the need to report to an office location in Wisconsin on short notice.
- Employees must have access to both a private workspace and secure high-speed internet for remote work option. Mileage reimbursement to the employee’s headquarter location is not provided. Remote work flexibility will be discussed in more detail during the interview process.
- This position requires the ability to drive a State vehicle or the ability to provide one's own transportation. In order to become authorized to drive a State vehicle, you must meet the requirements of the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle Policy.
Qualifications
Minimally qualified applicants will have all of the following:
- Experience conducting inspections or investigations, including writing reports.
- Experience providing training or technical assistance to others.
- Experience with FDA programs or procedures.
- Experience with the recruitment, orientation, or training of youth or young adults.
- Experience with commercial tobacco prevention or enforcement.
- Experience guiding the work of youth or adults in remote field inspections and providing them with constructive program guidance.
How To Apply
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Helpful Information:
Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.
Helpful Information:
- Once your application is submitted, no changes are allowed. Click “Save” to allow changes to your application as needed before submitting by the deadline.
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- Current or former permanent, classified, state employees must complete the online application process to be considered.
- If viewing through an external site, please apply directly at Wisc.Jobs.
- For technical assistance and general information, please see Frequently Asked Questions. For questions about the position, to request a copy of the full position description, or for other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at DHSDPHHR@dhs.wisconsin.gov.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. For complete information on Veterans’ hiring programs with the WI Department of Veteran’s Affairs, click here.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is October 31st by 11:59 pm. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow ample time to finalize their applications keeping in mind that technical assistance is only available Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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