Tobacco Compliance Specialist (Executive I/Personal Services Contract)

Agency: Department of Human Services

Posting ID: 10-40-15342

Opening Date: 06/28/2022
Closing Date/Time: 08/15/2022
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $19.46 - $43.18 per hour
Job Type: Hourly Intermittent
County: Bureau; LaSalle; Marshall; Peoria; Putnam; Stark; Woodford
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: Personal Services Contract

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

Under general supervision of the Program Coordinator (PC), the Tobacco Compliance Specialist (TCS), will conduct tobacco retailer inspections to measure compliance for tobacco minimum-age, marketing and advertising laws in conjunction with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) contract and State Synar Amendment regulations which require states to have laws and enforcement programs for prohibiting the sale and distribution of tobacco to persons under 21. The TCS conducts all pre-screenings of areas selected for inspection to determine if safety issues are present and determines efficient travel routes to efficiently complete the compliance checks. The PSC then coordinates the schedules of their three-member inspection team. The TSC is responsible for the training of the Underage Participant (UP) on the compliance checks procedures; completes required paperwork for the UP’s participation; supervises/conducts the inspections; collects required data for the inspection form; and, submits data to their supervisor. The TCS will coordinate and conduct two types of tobacco compliance check inspections: (1) undercover buys to determine a retailer’s compliance with age and photo identification requirements; and (2) advertising and labeling, to cover ensure compliance with some provisions of the Tobacco Control Act. The TCS is responsible for conducting pre-screening activities; recruiting and training UPs -, engaged in the undercover buy inspections; reporting results, and maintaining and submitting evidence associated with the inspections.

Federal Synar Regulations require all states to: annually evaluate retailer compliance to minimum-age tobacco laws; achieve a Retail Violation Rate (RVR) of 20 percent or less; demonstrate that minimum-age tobacco laws are reasonably enforced; and report these activities to the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention. Failure to achieve these regulations can result in a reduction of the state's Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant Funding. This PSC provides for the completion of the annual compliance checks to evaluate retailer compliance. To enhance state Synar efforts and enforce federal tobacco laws, the Commission is also contracted by the FDA to conduct tobacco retailer inspections that measure compliance to minimum-age tobacco, marketing and advertising laws.

• Travels to conduct on-site monitoring throughout the state to perform tobacco retailer inspections and related documentations to meet Synar Amendment and FDA obligations to assess the degree of compliance with Synar and FDA obligations.
• Responsible for coordinating the schedules of inspection team members with multiple UPs throughout the state to perform inspections at selected tobacco retailers. Oversee compliance check as UP's purchase attempt of tobacco products at selected tobacco retailers and complete all necessary documentation. Along with team, coordinate the required data collection for report. Ensure all advertising and marketing compliance are also conducted at the appropriate time on each tobacco retailer visited. At the conclusion of the day's compliance checks, the inspection team will review each inspection form for accuracy. All data collected during the inspections is provided to the FDA for adjudication. Complete all necessary reports for daily activities and travel in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with local law enforcement to conduct pre-screening of areas selected for inspection of tobacco retailers to assess the environment of the selected retailers.
• Conduct training sessions for the UPs, with accompanying parent if UP is under 18, including a scripted presentation illustrating the steps that will be taken during a compliance check; completion of indoctrination forms; and role playing exercises to ensure preparedness of UP.
• Participate in various training workshops for the TCS which includes a review of previous State Annual Survey results; state laws and regulations regarding compliance checks; Illinois Survey Sampling Methodologies; UP recruitment policies and procedures; UP training guidelines; compliance check procedures inspection form; data collection; reporting procedures; and, stratum assignments.

1. Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.

2. Two (2) years of experience working in a professional environment with experience conducting inspections, completing reports, training and communicating with the public. Compliance testing and law enforcement experience is preferred.

• Requires ability to work a variety of hours including days, evenings and weekends. Personal schedule must be flexible to facilitate coordination with other members of the inspection team.
• Requires valid driver's license.
• Requires reliable transportation to and from designated locations.
• Requires the ability to travel extensively with some overnight stays.
• Requires minimum auto insurance coverage for bodily injury of $250,000 per person/$500,000 per occurrence and $100,000 property damage per occurrence.
• Requires abstinence from smoking and ingesting tobacco products while in the presence of inspection teams.
• Requires residence in Bureau, LaSalle, Peoria, Putnam, Marshall, Stark or Woodford Counties.

Work Hours: Sun - Sat, Work hours vary due to position responsibilities
Work Location: 600 E Ash St Springfield, IL 62703-2925

Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Agency Contact: Alexandria.Puccetti@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Administration/Management

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

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