TOBACCO COMPLIANCE INSPECTION ASSOCIATE – ID# 226052
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TOBACCO COMPLIANCE INSPECTION ASSOCIATE – ID# 226052.
CLOSING DATE: February 12, 2026, or until filled. Job postings are removed from the RCUH Job Openings site once the recruitment process has ended. INQUIRIES: Nikolas Bonifacio 808-956-0964 (Oahu).
Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Thompson School of Social Work, Department of Public Health Sciences (DPHS), located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws.
MONTHLY SALARY: $3,597/Mon.
DUTIES: Conducts field work focused on conducting tobacco retail inspections across the state, which includes recruitment of underage volunteers for these inspections. Compliance is determined via the following enforcement laws: 1992 Federal Synar Amendment, 1996 Synar Regulation, and the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §712-1258). The position requires attention to detail as strict protocols must be followed, and data collection is done in the field. Requires good communication and organizational skills to recruit underage volunteers and coordinate with schools, community organizations and meeting the guidelines provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH), Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD). Oversees, transports, and works with volunteers involved with the project. Keeps up-to-date with FDA guidelines and protocols, ensuring all staff and volunteers are properly trained. Good communication and public relations skills are vital to interact with volunteers and school officials, making contacts with professionals in the field, including county police officers and retail establishment staff. Secondary duties include data verification and management, ensuring the database is detailed, accurate, and has a comprehensive list of retail outlets that sell tobacco products. If needed, may provide support to the FDA in any enforcement or judicial actions and will need to provide contact information for up to five (5) years. Travels to various sites, including neighbor islands, as needed. Must be flexible with hours and available to work every weekend, some evenings, holidays, and multiple consecutive travel days, sometimes with limited advance notice (less than 24 hours) due to inspection schedule and volunteer availability.
PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university.
EXPERIENCE
At least six (6) months of experience collecting data and working with youth.
KNOWLEDGE
Some knowledge of tobacco laws and enforcement. Knowledge of PC computers. Knowledge of telephone etiquette. Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
ABILITIES & SKILLS
Must be a U.S. citizen (as required for FDA Commissioned Officer background check). Must have no significant financial interests in any of the establishments to be inspected for the FDA or DOH. Excellent communication skills, orally and written. Demonstrated computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and databases. Ability to conduct inspections, transport staff and volunteer, and travel to various sites, including neighbor islands. Must possess a valid driver’s license and since use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver’s insurance equivalent to Hawai‘i’s No-Fault Driver’s Insurance and maintain throughout the duration of employment. Must be able to work consecutive travel days. Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must be able to pass a post-offer criminal background check. Must also be able to pass the FDA required Federal background check. Must become a commissioned officer for the FDA and complete all training required by FDA. Must be able to complete the UH Information Security Awareness Training (ISAT) within two (2) weeks from date of hire, and re-certify every twelve (12) months.
PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS
Ability to carry and transport up to twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted.
POLICY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENT
As a condition of employment, employees will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies, procedures, and training and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i's and/or business entity's policies, procedures, and training. Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.).
SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience with enforcement of tobacco laws or enforcement in a community of research setting. Experience in recruitment of underage volunteers. Ability to follow strict field procedures that involve coordination across multiple companies/organizations. Data management experience.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to https://www.rcuh.com/opportunities/job-openings/. You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) List of Professional References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/Unofficial or Official Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, please send additional documents to [email protected]. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or (808)956-0872. Please visit https://www.rcuh.com/policies-forms-documents/benefits-at-a-glance.pdf for more information on RCUH’s Benefits for eligible employees.
RCUH’s mission is to support and enhance research, development and training in Hawai‘i, with a focus on the University ofHawai‘i.
RCUH is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, reproductive health decision, citizenship, gender identity or expression, domestic or sexual violence victim status, military/veteran status, or other grounds protected under applicable federal and state laws, except as permitted by law.
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