What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tobacco Compliance Specialist - Non-Merit position at Baltimore County?
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. Under supervision, works in the Tobacco Enforcement Program to enforce youth access to tobacco laws.
Essential Duties
(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.)
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)
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. 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.
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. 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.)
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. 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.
Salary : $22 - $32
