Young Adult Tobacco Inspector

Benton County Health Services is seeking a Young Adult Tobacco Inspector

The Young Adult Tobacco Inspector (on-call) will be responsible for conducting compliance inspections on retail establishments that sell all manner of tobacco products. These inspections are made to ensure compliance with county, state and federal laws related to the sale and underage use of tobacco and underage smoking. They will be accompanied by Tobacco Retail License (TRL) Program staff and will visit various licensed tobacco retail businesses throughout the year.

These inspections are required under state law and will monitor and test retailer compliance. This is a temporary, on-call position.

Please note this position has an age requirement of 18-20 years old in order to conduct minimum legal tobacco sales age inspections.

for a complete list of the duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Hourly salary range of $15.07 - $19.45
• Rewarding work in a productive, innovative, and creative environment.
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service.

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

• Must have a current state issued identification card or driver license.
• Must be ages 18-20 (please note this position has an age requirement in order to conduct minimum legal tobacco sales age inspections. This is a bona fide occupational qualification for this position, as it directly relates to the job duties and responsibilities).

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link:
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• This position will require mobility to enter and depart retail locations, open doors. Keyboard typing and handwriting will be necessary on forms.
• Travel is required in order to conduct inspections. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. The employee may occasionally work with angry or hostile clients or members of the public. They will come in contact with and handle tobacco products.

Scott Kruger, Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Environmental Health Program Manager
Office:  | Cell:
scott.kruger

Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”

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• This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
• Hiring is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies.
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