Sanitarian 5
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Job Location:
Opelousas, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 4770 - 8589
Posted on:
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 lasting impact on community health as a Sanitarian 5 with the Office of Public Health! This leadership role oversees vital environmental health programsincluding food safety drinking water and wastewater managementto protect the health and safety of Louisiana residents.
If youre passionate about safeguarding public health and enjoy work that takes you into the field and across the state this is a rewarding opportunity to lead and make a difference every day.
Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarians license plus one of the following:
Four 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 three 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:
- Plans implements and evaluates all environmental health services within the parish ensuring compliance with state and federal public health regulations.
- Supervises and directs sanitarian staff setting performance expectations conducting evaluations approving leave and travel and providing technical guidance and training.
- Oversees administrative operations including preparation of reports maintenance of records and management of applications permits and fees for environmental health programs.
- Performs field inspections and investigations related to food safety drinking water sewer systems and other environmental health concerns; recommends corrective actions when violations are found.
- Coordinates and leads post-disaster response efforts for parish sanitarian services ensuring staff readiness and rapid deployment when needed.
- Collaborates with regional and local officials provides consultation to the public and participates in public health outreach enforcement proceedings and community environmental health initiatives.
Position-Specific Details:
Location:Office Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services / St. Landry ParishAppointment Type:Probationary Promotional appointment
Cost Center:
Position Number(s): 119763
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:
Patricia Walker
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge LA 70821
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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.
