Investigator

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 DoConduct routine, complaint-driven, and unannounced inspections to confirm compliance with smoke-free lawsRespond promptly to public complaints received by phone, email, and online formsInspect establishments for active smoking, smoking residue, and use of smoking productsVerify that required "No Smoking" signage is posted, visible, and unobscuredConduct undercover surveillance when needed to document violationsIssue notices of infraction for smoking, signage, and tobacco control violationsDocument findings using photos, evidence logs, witness statements, and standardized formsComplete follow-up inspections to confirm corrective actionEducate business owners and managers on smoke-free laws, exemptions, signage rules, and how to come into complianceMaintain accurate, complete, and timely records and reportsWhat You BringBachelor'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 accuratelyClear, professional communication with business owners and the public, including in tense situationsSound judgment and the ability to work independently in the fieldComfort with frequent travel throughout DCFamiliarity with DC regulations, code enforcement, or public health compliance is a plusWhy This Role MattersPublic 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.