FDA Commissioned Inspector- Alaska

Ideal Opportunity for Current Local, County or State Employees

Tobacco Compliance Inspector assists the FDA in enforcing retail establishment’s compliance with the Tobacco Control Act, particularly as it relates to a reduction in youth tobacco use and access within a given state or territory.

This is a part-time, on-call position working outside school hours and some weekends.

Immediate need in:
Anchorage, Palmer, Big Lake, and Wasilla.

• Facilitate undercover buys in coordination with a trained Youth Participant (16–17‑year‑old) who attempts tobacco product purchases at assigned tobacco outlets to determine whether the retailer sells tobacco products to minors. The undercover team consists of the Commissioned Inspector and one Youth Participant.
• Perform advertising and labeling inspections of tobacco retailers.
• Collect and document evidence of violations.
• Adhere to strict regulations regarding working with minors.
• Adhere to protocols established by FDA or JBS to carry out the inspections.
• Perform other inspection tasks as required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Language: English fluency (oral and written)

Experience: Inspectors must be current health, food, drug or law enforcement officer within State, county or local governmental jurisdictions.

Knowledge: Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and pass FDA‑mandated background checks and training.

Hours: Flexible and able to work after school hours and on weekends as necessary.

Location: Must reside in Alaska.

• Ability to ride in a car for several hours a day.
• Ability to stand, bend, and walk.
• Normal or corrected vision to read documents and perform tasks that require visual accuracy.
• Ability to hear and understand spoken information in person and over the phone.
• Minimal lifting and carrying may be required, typically light office supplies or documents.

This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position.

If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on the "Apply" link posted below and complete the application. Please include cover letter, resume, and at least 3 professional references.

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