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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 position may be filled in the following parishes: East Baton Rouge


Join the Louisiana Department of Health and play a vital role in protecting public health across the state. This leadership position within the Louisiana Office of Public Health oversees the Buildings and Premises Program and Infectious Waste Program, ensuring that healthcare facilities, schools, childcare centers, and other institutions meet the health and safety standards established by the Louisiana State Sanitary Code. The selected candidate will guide statewide inspection and regulatory efforts, support and train a network of more than 200 field sanitarians, and help manage critical systems that monitor compliance and environmental health risks. This role offers the opportunity to influence statewide public health protections, strengthen regulatory programs, and ensure safe environments for Louisiana communities.

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 forms for uniform inspections of institutional and infectious waste facilities and vehicles statewide.

  • Train sanitarians on reviewing plans, conducting preliminary and final inspections, performing routine inspections, and investigating complaints in accordance with Louisiana State Sanitary Code regulations.

  • Conduct audits of parishes to ensure compliance with standardized procedures and proper execution of inspections.

  • Observe, review, and document subordinate employee performance; communicate performance expectations and conduct timely, consistent appraisals (PES).

  • Supervise and provide guidance to one Sanitarian Services staff member.

  • Develop and implement a statewide training program for sanitarians on institutional facility inspections and procedures.

  • Serve as a liaison between the Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Health and Hospitals Health Standards Section, and the State Fire Marshall’s Office.

  • Act as a regulatory officer to establish procedures for issuing compliance orders, tracking facility and private premise deficiencies, and assisting with follow-up actions including suspension or revocation of permits.


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 appointment 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 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
03/11/2026
Job Reference
OPH/PTT/218666
Organization
LDH-Office of Public Health
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Operations
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