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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Make a lasting impact on community health as a
Sanitarian 5 with the Office of Public Health! This leadership role oversees vital environmental health programs—including food safety, drinking water, and wastewater management—to protect the health and safety of Louisiana residents.
If you’re passionate about safeguarding public health and enjoy work that takes you into the field and across the state, this is a rewarding opportunity to lead and make a difference every day.
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:
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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
- Plans, implements, and evaluates all environmental health services within the parish, ensuring compliance with state and federal public health regulations.
- Supervises and directs sanitarian staff, setting performance expectations, conducting evaluations, approving leave and travel, and providing technical guidance and training.
- Oversees administrative operations, including preparation of reports, maintenance of records, and management of applications, permits, and fees for environmental health programs.
- Performs field inspections and investigations related to food safety, drinking water, sewer systems, and other environmental health concerns; recommends corrective actions when violations are found.
- Coordinates and leads post-disaster response efforts for parish sanitarian services, ensuring staff readiness and rapid deployment when needed.
- Collaborates with regional and local officials, provides consultation to the public, and participates in public health outreach, enforcement proceedings, and community environmental health initiatives.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services / St. Landry Parish
Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional appointment
Cost Center: 3262209520
Position Number(s): 119763
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:
Patricia Walker
Patricia.Walker.DCFS@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.
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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