Smoking Enforcement Investigator

Job Description

Veteran Firm Seeking a Smoking Enforcement Investigator for a On-Site Assignment in Washington, DC

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My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

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At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

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We seek to fill a Smoking Enforcement Investigator role in Washington, DC

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The ideal candidate is a Washington, DC resident with 1 to 3 years of investigative enforcement experience, a Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field, and the ability to conduct routine and undercover field inspections.

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If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.

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Thanks,

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Stephen M Hrutka

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Principal Consultant

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Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is looking for an experienced Smoking Enforcement Investigator to support the District's enforcement of smoke-free and tobacco-control laws by conducting routine, undercover, and complaint-driven inspections across the District of Columbia.

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Position Description: The investigator will conduct routine and complaint-driven inspections of workplaces, public places, and establishments to determine compliance with smoke-free laws, document violations, issue notices of infractions, and provide compliance assistance and outreach to businesses.

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Position Responsibilities:

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• Conduct routine and complaint-driven inspections of workplaces, public places, and establishments to determine compliance with smoke-free laws.
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• Respond promptly to public complaints submitted through online forms, phone calls, or emails.
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• Inspect establishments for active smoking, smoking residue, or use of smoking items.
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• Verify compliance with signage requirements, ensuring signs are posted, visible or unobscured.
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• Conduct undercover or unannounced surveillance when necessary to document violations.
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• Issue notices of infractions or violations of smoking, signage, or Tobacco control laws.
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• Document violations using photos, evidence logs, witness statements and standardized forms.
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• Conduct follow-up inspections to confirm corrective actions have been taken.
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• Provide compliance assistance to businesses and establishments including explanations of corrective measures.
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• Maintain accurate and complete records.
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• Provide outreach and education to businesses and establishments with information on smoke-free laws, exemption processes, signage requirements, and corrective procedures.
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Required Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental health, regulatory enforcement, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
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• 1 to 3 years of experience performing investigator reports and investigative enforcement duties.
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Desired Qualifications:

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• Prior experience performing field inspections in a public health or regulatory environment.
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• Strong ability to maintain accurate records and document violations using standardized forms.
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• Excellent communication skills for conducting outreach and providing compliance assistance to business owners.
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• Experience providing compliance assistance, outreach, and education to business establishments
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• Experience responding to public complaints and conducting follow-up inspections
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Details:

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Job Title: Smoking Enforcement Investigator

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Location: Washington, DC 20020

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Salary Range: $50 to $60 per hour

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