About This Job
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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This role offers a unique opportunity to combine technical public health expertise with statewide policy and legislative engagement. Serving as a
Sanitarian Specialist within the Office of Public Health, the position supports the Onsite Wastewater and Private Water Supply Programs while acting as the Bureau’s Legislative Liaison. The incumbent plays a key role in program development, regulatory standardization, and legislative coordination, working closely with bureau leadership to support rulemaking, compliance, and public health protections across Louisiana. This position requires statewide travel and provides meaningful exposure to both field operations and the legislative process, making it ideal for a Registered Sanitarian seeking a high-impact, leadership-oriented role.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession 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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
- Develop, implement, and maintain standardized operating procedures, forms, and processes for statewide sewage permitting and private water well programs; coordinate with regional sanitarian sewage coordinators to ensure consistent implementation and training.
- Train and support sanitarians in reviewing plans, conducting site surveys, performing inspections (including final and existing system inspections), and providing uniform education to homeowners, property owners, and agents on onsite wastewater treatment systems and private water wells.
- Evaluate parish ordinances for compliance with state laws and regulations related to sewage treatment and disposal; serve as the state liaison to parish and local governing authorities to promote ordinance development that mitigates sewage-related public health issues; conduct routine parish audits to ensure standardized procedures are followed.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate services delivered by the Onsite Wastewater (OSWW) program monitor; oversee procedural activities related to complaints, permit suspensions or revocations, installer license actions, compliance orders, and administrative proceedings; supervise one Sanitarian Services position.
- Develop and implement curricula, training programs, and testing processes for onsite wastewater treatment system installers, maintenance providers, and homeowners; establish continuing education and refresher training requirements for sanitarians; attend trainings, proctor and evaluate exams, and report results.
- Maintain training records and databases; organize installer documentation; perform field audits to ensure adherence to standard operating guidelines and operational procedures as directed by program leadership.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This is a
promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a
classified position with the Louisiana Department of Health-OPH.
Cost Center: 3262207521
Position Number(s): 50385199
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.
Contact Information:
Paul Tran
Paul.Tran3@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to
make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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Are you a current permanent employee in a classified position with LDH- Office of Public Health?
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Do you possess a current, valid Louisiana Sanitarian's license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians?
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