Summer Worker - Sanitation Services

The Teen Worker assists us with complying with St. Louis County, Missouri Municipal Code § 602.300 which states that is unlawful for any person to give, barter, sell or cause to be sold, buy for, distribute samples of or furnish tobacco in any of its forms, or cigarette papers, to any person under twenty-one (21) years of age. Teens ages 16 but less than 21 years of age are needed to conduct compliance audits with adult staff members at retail facilities to ensure under aged youth are unable to purchase tobacco products. The ordinance requires the department of health to conduct compliance audits on 50% of our permitted tobacco establishments annually using teens. This position will be used throughout the year as needed to assist us in meeting our target goal. The typical starting salary is $14.00 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Conducts set number of compliance audits with adult staff according to ordinance and procedures. Communicates to the public in a professional manner. Report findings of compliance audit to the adult staff member and summarize the outcome orally and/or in writing. Writes clearly and legibly. Assist team member with organizing facility files and preparing them for the compliance audits. Helps to randomly select the facilities for auditing and records which facilities have been audited. Perform such additional duties, under the indicated working environment, as may properly be required of a position in this job class. Equivalent to High School Diploma / GED. Some positions require college level courses in chemistry, bacteriology, biology or other natural laboratory science work.