What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tobacco Compliance Specialist - Non-Merit position at Baltimore County, MD?
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Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Health Services, Tobacco Enforcement Program, Department of Health and Human Services.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlines below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apple at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application.
Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Under supervision, works in the Tobacco Enforcement Program to enforce youth access to tobacco laws.
Essential Duties
- Conducts compliance checks in tobacco retail outlets as part of a team.
- Educates retailers on tobacco laws.
- Testifies at local administrative hearings on tobacco sales made to underage youth.
- Leads youth on compliance check team
- Educates retailers on tobacco laws
- Educates retailers on proper procedures in examining identification for tobacco purchases.
- Observes youth attempting tobacco purchases and documents in detail the transaction.
- Issues citations to retailers who sell products to underage youth.
- Testifies at administrative hearings
- Refuels county vehicles used for tobacco enforcement
- Perform other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in a social or behavioral science.
(Experience in individual, group, or family counseling or in intake and referral work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in tobacco enforcement
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)
- Good communication skills
- Ability to discuss issues and violations with retailers
- Ability to initiate and interact with staff and retailers
- Ability to document details
- Ability to testify clearly and concisely.
- Knowledge of tobacco laws
- Ability to lead and instruct other Enforcement Program employees (special payroll).
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Tobacco Compliant Specialist - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Examination Procedure
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as states on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification requires mobility to make frequent short stops to retail outlets, getting in and out of the car a number of times during the day in the field year round.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week
A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Bureau of Community Health Services, Tobacco Enforcement Program, Department of Health and Human Services.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlines below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apple at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application.
Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Under supervision, works in the Tobacco Enforcement Program to enforce youth access to tobacco laws.
Essential Duties
- Conducts compliance checks in tobacco retail outlets as part of a team.
- Educates retailers on tobacco laws.
- Testifies at local administrative hearings on tobacco sales made to underage youth.
- Leads youth on compliance check team
- Educates retailers on tobacco laws
- Educates retailers on proper procedures in examining identification for tobacco purchases.
- Observes youth attempting tobacco purchases and documents in detail the transaction.
- Issues citations to retailers who sell products to underage youth.
- Testifies at administrative hearings
- Refuels county vehicles used for tobacco enforcement
- Perform other related duties as required.
(NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in arts degree in a social or behavioral science.
(Experience in individual, group, or family counseling or in intake and referral work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required education.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in tobacco enforcement
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)
- Good communication skills
- Ability to discuss issues and violations with retailers
- Ability to initiate and interact with staff and retailers
- Ability to document details
- Ability to testify clearly and concisely.
- Knowledge of tobacco laws
- Ability to lead and instruct other Enforcement Program employees (special payroll).
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Tobacco Compliant Specialist - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, MD 21204
You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Examination Procedure
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as states on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification requires mobility to make frequent short stops to retail outlets, getting in and out of the car a number of times during the day in the field year round.
Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
Salary : $22 - $32
