Sanitarian 7
Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
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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.
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Lead programs that protect public health while making a statewide national and international impact. As the Sanitarian 7 youll oversee critical environmental health initiatives including Commercial Seafood Molluscan Shellfish Special Operations and Beach Monitoring programs helping safeguard Louisianas seafood industry and the health of consumers worldwide. This leadership role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact programs collaborate with diverse stakeholders and travel throughout Louisiana while driving initiatives that make a lasting difference.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarians license plus one of the following which must include two years of experience at the supervisory level or above:
Five 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 four 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:
- Direct and oversee the Commercial Seafood and Molluscan Shellfish programs by establishing strategic goals implementing policies and procedures and ensuring program objectives are achieved.
- Provide leadership supervision and guidance to professional and technical staff including hiring training performance management employee development and disciplinary actions.
- Evaluate organizational structure staffing and resource allocation to improve operational efficiency and ensure effective program delivery.
- Develop manage and monitor program budgets conduct fiscal analyses and oversee grant and contract funding to ensure compliance with financial requirements and funding deadlines.
- Administer and evaluate program data systems monitor performance metrics and ensure compliance with state and federal inspection reporting and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with federal state and industry partners to strengthen program operations maintain regulatory compliance and support public health initiatives affecting Louisianas seafood industry.
- Advise executive leadership on program policies legislative matters and regulatory issues including developing proposed legislation revising applicable sections of the Louisiana Sanitary Code and representing the agency before legislative and regulatory bodies.
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type:This is a promotionalopportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health.
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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.
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Contact Information:
Paul Tran
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge LA 70821
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