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Sanitarian 6


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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The Sanitarian 6 serves as a regional leader responsible for overseeing Environmental Health programs, inspections, and staff across multiple parishes. This role ensures regulatory compliance, accurate documentation, and effective field operations while acting as the key liaison between Central Office, Regional leadership, and parish teams.

The position provides guidance on the Sanitary Code, reviews enforcement actions, supports emergency response, and assists with complex environmental health issues. It also supervises parish managers and coordinators, oversees performance and productivity, and helps resolve personnel or operational concerns.

This role is ideal for an experienced environmental health professional ready to lead regional initiatives, support staff, and make a meaningful impact on public health. Statewide fieldwork and frequent travel are essential components of this role. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarian's license plus one of the following, which must include one year of experience at the supervisory level or above:

Five 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 four years of experience as a sanitarian.

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.

Qualifications

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

  • Oversees and evaluates regional Environmental Health (EH) programs, inspections, databases, and staff performance to ensure goals, compliance, and required documentation are met across all parishes.
  • Serves as a liaison between Central Office, Regional leadership, and parish staff, coordinating staffing needs, addressing environmental or emergency response issues, and assigning personnel as needed.
  • Provides regulatory guidance and enforcement oversight, including reviewing technical correspondence, managing enforcement conferences, negotiating compliance agreements, and providing expert testimony when required.
  • Supervises and manages EH personnel, including Parish Sanitarian Managers and coordinators; conducts performance reviews; approves travel and time allocations; and recommends personnel actions.
  • Conducts and assists with complex field assessments, supports epidemiological investigations, and ensures mandated inspections for regulated facilities are completed and properly documented.
  • Maintains professional expertise and supports regional initiatives, including attending required training, ensuring completion of “Big Bets” objectives, and performing additional public health tasks as assigned.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services / Tangipahoa Parish

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

Cost Center: 3262208520

Position Number(s): 158471


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. 


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Date Posted
12/12/2025
Job Reference
OPH/PTT/215694
Organization
LDH-Office of Public Health
Location
Hammond, LA 70802
Category
Operations
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