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Sanitarian 5



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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Join a team that protects the health and safety of Louisiana’s most vulnerable populations. As a Sanitarian 5, you will serve as a supervisor and program leader overseeing statewide environmental health efforts in institutions such as nursing homes, hospitals, daycares, schools, and correctional facilities. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful statewide impact, work collaboratively with multiple agencies, and support the development and consistency of public health programs. This position requires routine statewide duties, including fieldwork, inspections, investigations, or direct services that extend beyond the employee’s domicile parish, and may require frequent travel. Applicants seeking leadership experience, professional growth, and the chance to protect communities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

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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Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and inspection forms to ensure uniform inspections of institutional and infectious waste facilities and vehicles statewide.
  • Train and supervise sanitarians on reviewing plans, conducting preliminary and final inspections, performing complaint investigations, and ensuring compliance with the Louisiana State Sanitary Code.
  • Audit parishes and monitor staff performance, providing guidance, feedback, and conducting fair and timely performance evaluations.
  • Develop and implement a statewide institutional facility training program and serve as a liaison with the Department of Children and Family Services, Health Standards Section, and the State Fire Marshal’s Office.
  • Serve as a regulatory officer by overseeing compliance orders, implementing follow-up actions, and assisting with suspension or revocation of facility permits, as well as tracking administrative proceedings.
  • Assist with additional public health programs as needed, including Vector Control and Onsite Sewage Waste (OSWW) programs.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services / East Baton Rouge Parish

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

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. 


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

Date Posted
12/12/2025
Job Reference
OPH/PTT/215708
Organization
LDH-Office of Public Health
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Operations
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