Sanitarian 5

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Join a team that protects the health and safety of Louisianas most vulnerable populations. As a Sanitarian 5 you will serve as a supervisor and program leader overseeing statewide environmental health efforts in institutions such as nursing homes hospitals daycares schools and correctional facilities. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful statewide impact work collaboratively with multiple agencies and support the development and consistency of public health programs. This position requires routine statewide duties including fieldwork inspections investigations or direct services that extend beyond the employees domicile parish and may require frequent travel. Applicants seeking leadership experience professional growth and the chance to protect communities are encouraged to apply.

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

• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and inspection forms to ensure uniform inspections of institutional and infectious waste facilities and vehicles statewide.
• Train and supervise sanitarians on reviewing plans conducting preliminary and final inspections performing complaint investigations and ensuring compliance with the Louisiana State Sanitary Code.
• Audit parishes and monitor staff performance providing guidance feedback and conducting fair and timely performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement a statewide institutional facility training program and serve as a liaison with the Department of Children and Family Services Health Standards Section and the State Fire Marshals Office.
• Serve as a regulatory officer by overseeing compliance orders implementing follow-up actions and assisting with suspension or revocation of facility permits as well as tracking administrative proceedings.
• Assist with additional public health programs as needed including Vector Control and Onsite Sewage Waste (OSWW) programs.

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services/ East Baton Rouge Parish

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

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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

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge LA 70821

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