Inspector to Conduct Tobacco Compliance Checks; Oregon

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) and LPE Associates is seeking Inspectors to perform undercover tobacco inspections on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) Federal Tobacco Compliance Checks in Oregon. MSG Inspectors will supervise Underage Purchasers during the performance of non-confrontational compliance checks with local tobacco retailers to ensure the sale of tobacco products to underage person(s) is restricted.

Manhattan Strategy Group needs Tobacco Retail Inspectors who would be responsible for conducting compliance check inspections on tobacco retailers and for collecting all data necessary to determine a retailer’s compliance with FDA regulations on the sale of tobacco. This is not a full-time position and should not conflict with your current employment situation.

• Perform regular inspections of tobacco retailers and complete compliance check inspection forms
• Prepare narrative report revealing potential compliance issues or violations
• Collect evidence of violations to include taking custody of tobacco product, photographing evidence, and shipping evidence for FDA enforcement.
• Facilitate undercover buys in coordination with trained Underage Purchasers
• Conduct follow-up inspections for compliance and for complaints
• Perform other inspection tasks as required
• Adhere to strict regulations regarding the performance of inspections and working with Underage Purchasers
• Complete required online training course
• Travel to assigned locations according to own schedule to complete compliance checks
• Willingness to testify in enforcement hearings

• Competitive hourly pay
• Full mileage compensation based on current GSA rate

• Must be a current employee of the State, City, or Local Municipality (Law Enforcement preferred).
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience performing inspections and compliance checks preferred but not necessary.