Sanitarian 4
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30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About this Job
- 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 a real impact on public health across Region 4. In this vital role youll lead specialized fieldwork enforcing the State Sanitary Code for individual sewerage systems. Youll conduct inspections verify systems license installers and support parishes with limited staffing. If youre ready to protect communities and drive meaningful change apply today! Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarians license plus one of the following:
Three years of experience as a sanitarian; OR
A masters 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. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
- Job Duties:
Lead and manage the Region 4 Individual Sewage Program providing expert consultation to industry and public officials while supervising staff and ensuring consistent delivery of services.
Conduct inspections and investigations of individual sewage systems including installation oversight and follow-up on non-compliant systems ensuring adherence to State sanitary regulations.
Train and support new and existing environmental health staff on sewage regulations installation standards and use of technical tools enhancing field and office capabilities.
Develop and maintain program documentation such as administrative reports training materials sewage application logs and enforcement records ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Provide technical guidance on plan reviews for subdivisions food establishments and commercial systems under 3000 GPD assisting with complex field evaluations and problem resolution.
Serve as a regional resource assisting all Region 4 parishes with environmental health programs conducting public outreach and representing OPH in court and community settings when needed.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Bureau of Sanitarian Services / Regional Office / Lafayette Parish
Appointment Type: Probation / Promotion
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LDH supports Louisianas commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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:
Angela Selders
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge LA 70821
This organization participates in E-verify and for more information on E-verify please contact DHS at8.
