Facility Sanitarian — Environmental Health Leader

Orleans-Parish-Sheriff; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking a Facility Sanitarian to lead sanitation and environmental-health inspections across OPSO facilities. The role monitors compliance with public-health standards, documents findings, and coordinates corrective actions with custody, medical, and maintenance staff.

Requires a Louisiana Registered Sanitarian license, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years in sanitation or related fields.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of sanitation/environmental health experience.
• Knowledge of sanitation, infection prevention, and safety practices.
• Ability to read and follow policies, regulations, and SDS information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine sanitation and environmental-health inspections across the facility.
• Monitor compliance with public-health regulations and internal policies.
• Document inspections and track corrective actions to resolution.
• Coordinate with custody, medical, and maintenance staff as needed.
• Respond to sanitation emergencies and investigate complaints.
• Maintain inspection schedules and environmental-health records.

Skills

Sanitation inspections

Environmental health

Regulatory compliance

Inspection documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Louisiana Registered Sanitarian license

Job description

The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking a Facility Sanitarian to lead sanitation and environmental-health inspections across OPSO facilities. The role monitors compliance with public-health standards, documents findings, and coordinates corrective actions with custody, medical, and maintenance staff.

Requires a Louisiana Registered Sanitarian license, a high school diploma or GED, and at least two years in sanitation or related fields.