Investigator

Posted 2 days ago

digidoc dba public sector solutions groupMundelein (IL)

Fire Inspectors and Investigators Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors

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About the role

Job Description: Public Sector Solutions Group (PS2G) is hiring two Smoking Enforcement Investigators to support a District of Columbia government agency. In this role, you will help the District enforce its smoke-free workplace and tobacco control laws, protecting workers, residents, and visitors from secondhand smoke. You will work from an office in Southeast DC and spend much of your time in the field, conducting inspections at restaurants, bars, retail stores, entertainment venues, health care settings, and other public places across the District.

What You Will Do:

Conduct routine, complaint-driven, and unannounced inspections to confirm compliance with smoke-free laws
Respond promptly to public complaints received by phone, email, and online forms
Inspect establishments for active smoking, smoking residue, and use of smoking products
Verify that required "No Smoking" signage is posted, visible, and unobscured
Conduct undercover surveillance when needed to document violations
Issue notices of infraction for smoking, signage, and tobacco control violations
Document findings using photos, evidence logs, witness statements, and standardized forms
Complete follow-up inspections to confirm corrective action
Educate business owners and managers on smoke-free laws, exemptions, signage rules, and how to come into compliance
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records and reports
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, environmental health, regulatory enforcement, or a related field (required)1 to 3 years of experience in investigative or enforcement work, including writing investigation reports (required)
Strong attention to detail and the ability to document evidence accurately
Clear, professional communication with business owners and the public, including in tense situations
Sound judgment and the ability to work independently in the field
Comfort with frequent travel throughout DCFamiliarity with DC regulations, code enforcement, or public health compliance is a plus
Why This Role Matters

Public smoking complaints continue to rise, and tobacco control laws keep expanding. Your work directly supports consistent enforcement, faster complaint response, and healthier shared spaces for everyone in the District.

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