What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tobacco Field Investigator - Department of Public Health and Environment position at City and County of Denver?
About Our Job
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $28.87 - $35.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to :
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
Location
The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. In this position, you can expect to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. The office for this position is located at 101 W. Colfax Ave a minimum of 3 days per week.
What You’ll Do
Denver's Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) is dedicated to advancing Denver's environmental and public health goals. DDPHE works collaboratively with city, state and community partners to conduct education, community engagement, and enforcement to promote healthy people, healthy pets, and a sustainable environment. DDPHE oversees a number of services related to public health and the environment and is comprised of seven divisions : Division of Shared Services and Business Operations; Community & Behavioral Health; Public Health Investigations; Denver Animal Protection; the Office of Medical Examiner; Emergency Management and Medical Operations; and Environmental Quality. For more information on DDPHE’s programs and services, visit the DDPHE website at : .
The Denver Tobacco Team within the Community & Behavioral Health Division has an opening for a Tobacco Field Investigator (Environmental Public Health Investigator I) who will work closely with Youth Operatives under twenty-one to conduct Undercover Buy Inspections and ensure compliance with regulations concerning advertising and labeling and the sale of tobacco products to underage youth.
Specifically, as the Tobacco Field Investigator you will :
Conduct routine and follow-up undercover underage tobacco inspections.
Coordinate and conduct training for program’s underage youth operatives.
Ensure safety of youth and create an enjoyable and comfortable environment.
Coordinate schedules with youth operatives to plan and conduct compliance check inspections of tobacco retail environments throughout the City and County of Denver.
Prepare investigative reports, collect, and complete documentation of evidence, and testify in criminal and administrative proceedings, as required.
Safely store program documents, program materials, and electronic or hardcopy investigative documentation for the required duration of time as directed by the Denver Tobacco Program.
Submit monthly inspection reports in a timely manner.
Complete and submit bi-weekly reports, timecards, and mileage to the Tobacco Program Supervisor.
Along with all DDPHE staff, actively participate in emergency preparedness and response team activities to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call’ from time to time respond to emergencies. Training will be provided.
Other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics :
Baccalaureate Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, natural / physical / life science or a related field preferred.
Experience conducting inspections.
Experience working with youth.
Familiarity with the neighborhoods and communities throughout the City and County of Denver.
Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Computer and technical skills.
Access to transportation that can accommodate a passenger.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Education requirement : Bachelor's Degree.
Experience Requirement : None
Education / Experience Equivalency : One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
License / Certifications : Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, February 9, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than this date at 11 : 59 p.m. to ensure consideration.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
CE2264 Environmental Public Health Investigator I
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
28.87 - $44.75
Starting Pay
28.87 - $35.00
Agency
Dept of Public Health & Environment
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Salary : $29 - $35
