Sanitarian

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Protect public health on a broad scale as a Sanitarian 4 / Program Specialist, where your expertise directly safeguards consumers across Louisiana. In this high-impact role, you’ll oversee inspections, plan and label reviews, and regulatory compliance for food and drug operations, commercial body art and tanning facilities, and water vending units within your assigned parishes. You’ll work at an advanced professional level, earning specialized FDA credentials and participating in statewide inspections and investigations that extend beyond your home parish.

If you’re a Licensed Professional Sanitarian who thrives in the field, values public safety, and is ready for a dynamic role with statewide reach, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference.

• Three years of experience as a sanitarian;
• 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.

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• Manage and oversee Food and Drug Program activities within assigned regions, including inspecting food, drug, and cosmetic manufacturers, wholesale distributors, UV tanning facilities, and Commercial Body Art facilities to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Warehousing Practices, and applicable state regulations.
• Conduct complaint investigations and routine inspections to identify violations, assess public health risks, and ensure compliance with Louisiana Sanitary Code and LAC Title 51 requirements.
• Perform Milk and Dairy Program inspections by evaluating dairy farms, plants, producer-processor operations, bulk haulers, and retail distribution vehicles; collect surveillance and follow-up samples; and carry out enforcement actions in accordance with the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.
• Serve as an inspector and audit-level participant under the Federal Inspection Program by conducting inspections of food manufacturers, distributors, and commercial seafood establishments in compliance with U.S. FDA contract requirements.
• Review and approve facility plans and product labels for new or existing Food and Drug and Milk and Dairy establishments to ensure compliance with construction, operational, training, and labeling regulations, including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law and Nutrition Labeling and Education Act.
• Execute enforcement, emergency response, and recall activities by drafting compliance actions, seizing and overseeing destruction of noncompliant products, collecting samples for laboratory analysis, investigating consumer complaints, and participating in disaster response efforts as assigned.

Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services/ Calcasieu Parish

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

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Position Number(s): 67909

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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LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

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