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Program Monitor Supervisor-LDH (Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator)


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 the front line of public health emergency preparedness and response. As the Region's Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in protecting Louisiana communities by coordinating emergency response efforts, collaborating with public health and emergency management partners, and responding to natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and other public health threats. If you're a motivated leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about safeguarding public health, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact across the region and the state.

This position requires routine statewide duties, including fieldwork, inspections, investigations, or direct services that extend beyond the employee’s domicile parish. These statewide responsibilities are an inherent and ongoing part of the job and may require frequent travel.


Requirements

Six years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus two years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:
  • Supervises regional public health emergency preparedness staff and coordinates planning, training, exercises, and response activities to ensure readiness for public health emergencies and disasters. 
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates regional emergency preparedness plans, including continuity of operations, hazardous materials, infectious disease response, and hurricane preparedness. 
  • Coordinates emergency response activities with healthcare providers, emergency management agencies, law enforcement, local, state, and federal partners, serving in leadership roles within the Incident Command System as needed. 
  • Oversees emergency preparedness resources, including equipment, supplies, budgets, contracts, inventories, and grant-funded projects to maintain regional response capabilities. 
  • Provides technical guidance, education, and training on emergency preparedness, public health threats, and response procedures to internal staff, community partners, and public agencies. 
  • Serves as the primary liaison for regional emergency preparedness initiatives by fostering partnerships, coordinating planning efforts, and communicating public health information before, during, and after emergencies. 
  • Monitors compliance with emergency preparedness requirements, prepares required reports and documentation, and supports public health investigations, exercises, and special projects to strengthen regional readiness.


Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Region 6-BRCO / Rapides Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment

Cost Center: 3262108006

Position Number(s): 50319655



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.


For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.


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


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. 


Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.


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.

Date Posted
07/14/2026
Job Reference
OPH/PTT/223421
Organization
LDH-Office of Public Health
Location
Alexandria, LA 71301
Category
Emergency Management
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