Job description

RMATP RESEARCH ASSOCIATE– ID# 222611.

CLOSING DATE: October 4, 2022.* INQUIRIES: Tina Arita 956-0964 (Oahu) .*

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the School of Social Work, Office of Public Health Studies (OPHS), Reducing Minors’ Access to Tobacco Projects (RMATP), 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.

MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY: $2,767/Mon.

DUTIES: Assists with and conducts tobacco inspections of retail establishments to determine compliance with the statutes and regulatory provisions of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Public Law 111-31 (Tobacco Control Act), section 712-1258 of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS 712-1258) regarding tobacco sales to minors, and the federally required Synar Amendment Survey (Synar Amendment), which includes planning, data collection, data verification, data management, and field work. Responsibilities include coordination among agencies 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) such as meeting short time deadlines. Maintains and ensures that 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. Supervises, transports, and works with minors involved with the project. Good communication and public relations skills are vital, as the person will be interacting with youth and making contacts with professionals in the field. Travels to various sites, including neighbor islands, as needed. Must be flexible with hours and available to work weekends/evenings.

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, or other related field (Associate's Degree from an accredited community college in Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or a related field with at least two (2) years of research related experience may substitute for Bachelor’s Degree).

EXPERIENCE

Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience in collecting data and working with teenagers. Six (6) months to one (1) year of research related experience.

KNOWLEDGE

Some knowledge of tobacco laws and enforcement.

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 youth, and travel to various sites, including neighbor islands as needed. Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if 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.

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.

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS

Ability to carry and transport up to twenty-five (25) pounds unassisted.

POLICY/REGULATORY REQUIREMENT

As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i's and/or business entity's policies and procedures. 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 in data management, recruitment, and enforcement in a community or research setting. Experience with enforcement of tobacco laws. Ability to follow strict field procedures that involve coordination across multiple companies/organizations.

Please apply directly on the RCUH website to be considered for this position.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings.” You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Supervisory References, 4) Copy of Degree(s)/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, you may send additional documents to rcuh_recruitment @rcuh.com. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-7262 or (808)956-0872.

RCUH’s mission is to support and enhance research, development and training in Hawai‘i, with a focus on the University ofHawai‘i.

Equal Opportunities Employer – Minorities/Women/Disability/Veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $2,767.00 per month

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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