COMMISSIONED OFFICER/ FDA TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR (ADMINISTRATOR I)

COMMISSIONED OFFICER/FDA TOBACCO ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR

ADMINISTRATOR I Recruitment #26-002586-0023 DEPARTMENT MDH Family Health & Chronic Disease Services

DATE OPENED 5/7/2026 11

59:00 PM FILING

DEADLINE 5/21/2026 11

59:00 PM SALARY $66,314.00 - $84,876.00/year, with potential growth to $103,309.00/year

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-Time

HR ANALYST

Minhaj Zakir

WORK LOCATION

Baltimore City GRADE 16 LOCATION

OF POSITION

PHPA, Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control Baltimore, MD 21201 Main Purpose Of Job The main purpose of this position is to be responsible for the daily planning, routing andpletion of FDA tobacco inspections and ensuring the required number of inspections arepleted each month as outlined in the FDA Contract. This position will collect, secure and deliver all evidence in accordance with

FDA/CTPC

Chain of Custody Procedures and will collect inspection data and transmit it electronically after each inspection via iPhone into the federal secure database. This position will, when required, recruit suitable underage purchasers and train and supervise them to ensure they follow inspection protocols. This position will collaborate with the FDA legal team for nonpliant tobacco retailer hearings and provide declarations, testimony and evidence. This position will safely and securely handle evidence and manage the monthly distribution of cash advances for underage purchasers and reconcile funds with the CTPC Fiscal Officer and Tobacco Program Administrator on a monthly basis. This position will perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor. This position will perform duties in Anne Arundel, Howard, Baltimore, Harford and Carroll counties and Baltimore City. This position will require travel to additional areas including Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Caroline and Talbot counties. The applicant should live in or near these areas or be able to travel to them daily. This position requires daily use of a personal vehicle and maintaining a suitable vehicle for travel throughout the assigned coverage areas. This position requires a valid driver's license in good standing, vehicle insurance and successfulpletion of FDA mandated background checks and training. This position requires flexibility in work hours including the ability to work after school hours and on weekends as necessary. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit a copy of their MVA driver's license record.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience:

Four years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as amissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher rankingmissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following: 1. Experience planning, routing andpleting field-based inspections or similar assignments. 2. Experience collecting, entering and transmitting data accurately using electronic systems or mobile devices. 3. Experience handling, securing and maintaining the chain of custody for evidence or sensitive materials.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provideplete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of apleted application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE

OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER

INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly rmended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.

Helpmaryland. Appropriate amodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland ismitted to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.