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SANITARIAN 1, 2, 3

      

The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.

LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of Public Health /  Bureau of Sanitarian Services  /  Parish Health Unit  /  Statewide    

 Announcement Number:  OPH/AS/204114
 Cost Center:  3262209520
 Position Number(s):  99999999 (TBA)

This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job Appointment, Probationary Appointment or Promotional appointment.  

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

This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Sanitarian 1, 2, or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level: 

Sanitarian 1: Special Entrance Rate (SER) Salary starting for Sanitarian 1 is $19.36 hourly / $1,548.80
• Either of the following will qualify:
o A baccalaureate degree with a major in environmental health.
o A baccalaureate degree with 30 semester hours of specialized science coursework, to 
include at least six hours in chemistry or physics, ten hours in biological sciences, and an 
additional fourteen hours in any combination of chemistry, physics, or biological 
sciences.

Sanitarian 2: Special Entrance Rate (SER) Salary starting for Sanitarian 2 is $20.72 hourly / $1,657.60 bi-weekly.
• Differs from Sanitarian 1 by responsibility for independent performance of investigations and 
possession of a valid Sanitarian's license.
• Differs from Sanitarian 3 by the absence of lead worker responsibility and the level of 
supervision received. Also, the absence of responsibility for tasks of a complex nature.

Sanitarian 3: Special Entrance Rate (SER) Salary starting for Sanitarian 3 is $22.90 hourly / $1,832.00 bi-weekly.
• Differs from Sanitarian 2 by responsibility for acting as a lead worker with project or functional 
supervision over lower level Sanitarians, or the principle assistant to a Sanitarian 4 or 5,or the 
performance of tasks of a complex nature.

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.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
 
A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to  receive credit.

For further information about this vacancy contact:
Angela Selders
angela.selders@la.gov

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a temporary permit issued by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians plus one of the following:

A bachelor’s degree in environmental health; OR

A bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours of specialized science coursework, to include at least six hours in chemistry or physics, ten hours in biological sciences, and an additional fourteen hours in any combination of chemistry, physics, or biological sciences.

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.

NOTE:
Acceptable coursework in biological sciences (as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians) include but are not limited to biology, entomology, microbiology, zoology, and such applied sciences as animal husbandry, dairy husbandry, environmental sciences, environmental engineering, and veterinary science.

Qualifications

Function of Work:
To train as a Public Health Sanitarian responsible for inspection, investigation, permitting, licensing, and assisting in the enforcement activities of multiple public health environmental and consumer protection programs.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
Close from a higher level Sanitarian.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Sanitarian 2 by the absence of independent responsibility for entry level investigations and possession of a permanent license.

The primary function of this level is to receive the necessary training and experience to prepare for the responsibility of higher levels. The focus is on formal and on the job training in multiple public health environmental and consumer protection programs.Under close and immediate supervision, performs the following duties with progressive independence as ability is demonstrated and experience is gained.

Reviews permit applications for individual sewerage disposal systems, retail food establishments, and institutions or modifications to existing permits.

Conducts investigations to determine compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations and the State Sanitary Code.

Conducts routine inspections of permitted establishments and permitted sewerage systems.

Participates and/or assists in enforcement actions.

Assists in conducting on-site inspections of existing or proposed waste water discharges from facilities such as car washes, sewage treatment facilities, etc. onto highway right-of-ways.

Investigates complaints from the public regarding unsanitary conditions, insect and rodent infestations, food-borne illness, etc. and recommends any necessary corrective measures.

Participates in emergency response activities.

Collects drinking water, sewage effluent, and food samples for analysis.

Performs related work as assigned.

Date Posted
01/08/2025
Job Reference
OPH/AS/204114
Organization
LDH-Office of Public Health
Location
Statewide, LA
Category
Operations
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