Environmental Health Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer

Position Description:

Client: Public Sector Agency

Job Title: Environmental Health Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer (Tobacco/Smoke-Free Enforcement Experience)

Location: Washington, DC

Duration: 2 Years

Job description:

Smoking Enforcement Investigators to support the client s enforcement of smoke-free and tobacco-control laws. These Investigators will conduct routine, undercover, and complaint-driven inspections. The work will be performed at the client s office located in Washington, DC, and in the field across the District of Columbia.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor s degree required; public health, environmental health, regulatory enforcement, or related field from an accredited college/university is required.

Experience: A minimum of 1-3 years of experience performing investigator reports and investigative enforcement duties.