Underage Purchaser – FDA Tobacco Inspection Program

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Description Location: Central North Carolina (Triangle Region) Job Type: Part-Time, Temporary Headquarters: New Carrollton, MD Overview: The Bizzell Group is seeking Underage Purchasers (ages 18–20) to assist in undercover tobacco compliance inspections at retail locations across North Carolina. This position plays a critical role in supporting federal and state regulatory enforcement by ensuring retailers comply with tobacco sales laws under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act and the FDA Tobacco Inspection Program. Age Requirement (Bona Fide Occupational Qualification – BFOQ): Applicants must be between 18 and 20 years old at the time of application. This age requirement is legally necessary and qualifies as a BFOQ under federal anti-discrimination laws, as the role specifically involves attempting to purchase tobacco as a minor under the legal age of 21. Compliance operations require individuals who are under 21 to assess retailer adherence to federal and state regulations. Key Responsibilities: Compliance Inspections: - Accompany an FDA-commissioned inspector to designated retail locations to assess compliance with tobacco sales regulations. - Attempt to purch...