Job Description
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced professional to become a Commissioned Officer for the federal Food and Drug Administration. Failure to meet requirements to become a Commissioned Officer or to maintain commissioned status will result in termination from position. In this position, the candidate will work closely with youth age 16-20 to conduct surveillance and enforcement inspections for the FDA Tobacco Enforcement program in the North Shore/Merrimack Valley area of Massachusetts. This position will be out of our Tewksbury regional office.
The Massachusetts Tobacco Cessation Prevention Program (MTCP) works to prevent the initiation of tobacco use by youth, help smokers to quit, protect all Massachusetts residents from exposure to secondhand smoke and identify and eliminate commercial tobacco-related inequities.
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MTCP acknowledges the history of structural racism and its impact on health and is committed to improving the quality of life for all Commonwealth residents while eliminating the inequities that threaten the lives of communities of color who are disproportionately affected by the burden of commercial tobacco use and exposure.
Please note:This position spends approximately 80% of the time out of the office. Depending on minor availability, scheduling could require working evening and weekends.
Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):
- Conducts inspections for surveillance and compliance of FDA Tobacco Product regulations including compliance checks with minors.
- Obtains evidence and establishes facts concerning non-compliance with laws, rules, and regulations regarding youth access to tobacco and other related FDA Tobacco Product regulations.
- Maintains adequate data and documentation for enforcement of FDA regulations.
- Submits necessary data and documents for enforcement of FDA regulations.
- Trains, schedules, and supervises minors to assist in compliance checks.
- Complies with quality control procedures to ensure information is accurate and complete.
- Performs related duties such as maintaining records, attending meetings, and preparing correspondence including emails and letters.
SALARY/FEE: 40-42 per hr
Qualifications:
- Ability to accurately record information gathered by questioning or observing.
- Proficient in utilizing investigative techniques to obtain information.
- Capacity to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
- Skilled in the preparation of general reports.
- Strong team player; able to work effectively within a team and more broadly with people from a variety of backgrounds and areas across the organization.
- Possess a valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's License
- Knowledge of inspection techniques appropriate to retail store environment.
- Knowledge of federal and state tobacco sales laws and regulations.
- Experience working with local boards of health.
- Ability to use electronic data collection device in the field.
- Capacity to train and work effectively with young people age 16-20.
- Competence to deal tactfully with others including business owners, the general public and local officials.
- Ability to transport self to required inspections, trainings, and meetings.
- Excellent Microsoft Office application skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Period of Service: 10/1/2024-9/31/2025
Additional Information:
- Benefits are unavailable with the exception of sick leave accruals.
- Merit and C.O.L.A. increases may be included.
- Contracts are renewable, subject to the Department approval, performance, and allocation of funds.
- All employees will be paid on a biweekly basis and must have direct deposit.
About the Department of Public Health:
The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.
We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.
DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.
More information can be found at:MA Department of Public Health
Pre-Hire Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. # 4
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.