About This Job
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarian's temporary permit. 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: 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: 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. 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: Angela Selders LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at .
Benefits
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana Louisiana School Employees Retirement System among others