Sanitarian 4

State of Louisiana; Morgan City (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Health seeks a Sanitarian 4 to perform statewide public health inspections, investigations, and enforcement across multiple programs. This role emphasizes leadership, technical inspection skills, and fieldwork beyond the domicile parish, with frequent statewide travel.

Applicants must possess a Louisiana Sanitarian license, with either three years of experience or a master’s degree in public health or related sciences plus two years of experience.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarian's license.
• Three 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 two years of experience as a sanitarian.
• NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Molluscan Shellfish program requires completing the Louisiana Boating Education program and certification by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections of retail food markets, restaurants, and other food establishments to verify sanitary conditions and compliance with the State Sanitary Code.
• Inspects sewage and waste disposal systems for residential, commercial, community, and trailer park facilities to ensure proper waste disposal and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manages and directs inspections of institutions, including schools, prisons, day care centers, nursing homes, and other facilities, to verify sanitary and hygienic conditions.
• Directs investigations and resolution of complaints involving unsanitary conditions, nuisances, and other environmental or public health concerns.
• Administers Sanitarian Services programs within the designated parish by implementing program guidelines, monitoring productivity, maintaining accurate records, and preparing activity reports.
• Directs environmental and public health activities during emergencies, including floods, hurricanes, vandalism, and accidental contamination, which may require work outside normal business hours and on weekends.
• Communicates with public officials, civic groups, and community stakeholders regarding environmental and public health concerns; participates in required training and continuing education to maintain professional expertise and licensure.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Inspections

Investigations

Enforcement

Education

Louisiana Sanitarian license

Master’s degree (public health / food science / dairy science / environmental or sanitary sciences) + 2 years experience

Job description

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.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Make an impact on public health across Louisiana! As a Sanitarian 4, you’ll play a key role in protecting the health and safety of communities through leadership, technical expertise, inspections, investigations, and enforcement across multiple public health, environmental, and consumer protection programs. From retail food and onsite wastewater to institutions and food safety recalls, this position offers the opportunity to tackle meaningful challenges and make a difference statewide. If you’re ready to put your expertise to work and take on a role with statewide impact, we encourage you to apply!

This position requires routine statewide duties, including fieldwork, inspections, investigations, or direct services that extend beyond the employee’s domicile parish. These statewide responsibilities are an inherent and ongoing part of the job and may require frequent travel.

Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarian's license plus one of the following:

• Three 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 two 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.

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

Job Duties:

• Conducts inspections of retail food markets, restaurants, and other food establishments to verify sanitary conditions and compliance with the State Sanitary Code.


• Inspects sewage and waste disposal systems for residential, commercial, community, and trailer park facilities to ensure proper waste disposal and compliance with applicable regulations.


• Manages and directs inspections of institutions, including schools, prisons, day care centers, nursing homes, and other facilities, to verify sanitary and hygienic conditions.


• Directs investigations and resolution of complaints involving unsanitary conditions, nuisances, and other environmental or public health concerns.


• Administers Sanitarian Services programs within the designated parish by implementing program guidelines, monitoring productivity, maintaining accurate records, and preparing activity reports.


• Directs environmental and public health activities during emergencies, including floods, hurricanes, vandalism, and accidental contamination, which may require work outside normal business hours and on weekends.


• Communicates with public officials, civic groups, and community stakeholders regarding environmental and public health concerns; participates in required training and continuing education to maintain professional expertise and licensure.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services / St. Mary Parish

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

Cost Center:3262209520

Position Number(s):63948

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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Contact Information:

Paul Tran

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477

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.