Sanitarian

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.

Are you ready to take your environmental health career to the next level? Do you care about ensuring safe, clean drinking water for Louisiana communities? The Louisiana Department of Health, Office of Public Health – Engineering Services is seeking a dedicated and driven Sanitarian to join our frontline team of professionals protecting public health across the state!

Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarian's license plus one of the following:

• Three years of experience as a sanitarian; OR
• 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.

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.

• Works within the Louisiana Department of Health Bureau of Engineering Services to plan, schedule and perform water sample collection for drinking water contaminants at public water systems
• Tracks, schedules, and conducts re-sampling of incomplete analysis reports and follow-up compliance or investigative sampling for maximum contaminant level detections and/or water complaints within required timeframe

This position must maintain current registration with the Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians as a Licensed Professional Sanitarian.

Location: Office of Public Health / Engineering Services / East Baton Rouge & Tangipahoa parish

Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional, or Detail to Special Duty appointment

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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 and complete an electronic application.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application.

Contact Information:
Casey Hickman, Casey.

Hickman, LA Department of Health (LDH), Division of Human Resources, PO Box 4818, Baton Rouge, LA 70821,

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