Sanitarian 5

Posting number: OPH/PTT/224277

Department: LDH-Office of Public Health

Job classification: SANITARIAN 5

Posting type: Promotional

Categories: Public Health, Sanitation

Summary

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

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Lead environmental health efforts that make a lasting impact on communities across Louisiana. As a Sanitarian 5, you'll oversee critical public health programs, manage environmental health operations, and ensure compliance with regulations that protect the health and safety of residents and visitors. This leadership role offers the opportunity to supervise staff, conduct meaningful field work, and travel throughout the state while advancing public health initiatives that truly make a difference.

Examples of dutiesPossession of a current Louisiana Sanitarian's license plus one of the following:

Four years of experience as a sanitarian; OR

A master's degree in public health, food science, dairy science, environmental or sanitary science, or one of the physical or biological sciences plus three years of experience as a sanitarian.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in the Molluscan Shellfish program require that applicants complete the Louisiana Boating Education program and be certified by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. QualificationsThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Supplemental informationJob Duties:

• Plan, direct, and evaluate parish environmental health programs to ensure effective delivery of services that protect public health and comply with state regulations. 
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate environmental health staff, including hiring, training, performance management, scheduling, leave approvals, and recommending disciplinary actions. 
• Oversee administrative operations by maintaining program records, preparing required reports, processing applications and fees, and ensuring timely completion of regulatory documentation. 
• Coordinate environmental health inspections and permitting activities for retail food establishments, private water wells, and individual sewerage systems while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
• Monitor staff workloads, inspection frequencies, travel activities, and performance metrics to promote efficient operations and high-quality customer service. 
• Conduct field inspections, investigations, and enforcement activities, including complaint investigations, food safety actions, disease outbreak response, and post-disaster public health assessments. 
• Provide technical guidance and represent the Office of Public Health by collaborating with community partners, government agencies, and elected officials, delivering public health education, and supporting regulatory and legal proceedings as needed.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services / St. Tammany Parish

Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health.

Cost Center: 3262209520

Position Number(s): 59746

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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Contact Information:

Paul Tran

Paul.Tran3@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.