Job Duties:
- Review plans and enforce Title 51 of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code in Retail Food, Onsite Wastewater, and Institutional programs.
- Conduct inspections of food establishments, wastewater systems, and institutions (schools, jails, daycare centers) to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Perform percolation tests for onsite wastewater systems.
- Write violation notices, provide corrective guidance to owners/managers, and conduct re-inspections to verify compliance.
- Investigate and respond to complaints of unsanitary conditions from the public or government representatives.
- Collect and prepare food, water, and other samples for laboratory testing, ensuring proper handling and transport.
- Participate in trainings, community outreach, and emergency response activities to support public health initiatives.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services / Statewide
Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center: 3262209520
Position Number(s): Various
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Sanitarian 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SERs):
Sanitarian 1 - $19.36 hr / $1,548.80 bi-weekly
Sanitarian 2 - $20.72 hr / $1,657.60 bi-weekly
Sanitarian 3 - $22.90 hr / $1,832.00 bi-weekly
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.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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:
Angela Selders
[email protected]
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
