Sanitarian 5

Sanitarian 5 Print ( Apply ufeff Sanitarian 5 Salary $4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OPH/PTT/220667 Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 05/01/2026 Closing Date 5/11/2026 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions 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. Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health ( Drive food safety excellence across an entire state. In this dynamic role, youu2019ll lead the standardization and re-standardization of sanitarians in alignment with FDA and Louisiana code, ensuring consistent, high-quality inspections that protect public health. Youu2019ll manage critical data systems, oversee certification programs, collaborate with statewide partners like the Department of Education, and serve as a trusted expert for regulatory guidance. From auditing training programs to shaping policy and supporting disaster response, this position offers variety, impact, and visibilityu2014perfect for a detail-oriented professional ready to influence food safety at scale. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarian's license plus one of the following: Four 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 three 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 foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Conducts standardization and re-standardization of parish and regional sanitarians statewide in accordance with Federal FDA and Louisiana Sanitary Code requirements, ensuring compliance every three years. + Maintains and manages computerized records for the Retail Food Program and Food Safety Certification Program, including report generation and data tracking. + Reviews and processes applications for certification programs, including instructors, proctors, and new program eligibility, while monitoring certificate issuance. + Coordinates and administers the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) contract in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Education, serving as liaison and primary contact for program stakeholders. + Provides technical consultation and guidance to sanitarians statewide on retail food regulations, inspection processes, and use of electronic inspection tools. + Develops, updates, and delivers training materials and presentations related to retail food safety and certification programs for internal staff and external partners. + Supports program operations through policy research, rulemaking assistance, legislative support, special projects, and participation in emergency and disaster response activities. Position-Specific Details: Location:Office of Pubic Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment Cost Center: 3262207521 Position Number(s): 184541 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 u201cApplyu201d 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). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE (. Contact Information: Paul Tran 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. LDH supports Louisianau2019s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (. LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 Leaveu2013 Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at Holidays and Leave u2013 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 u2013 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 01 Do you possess a current Louisiana Sanitarian's license? + Yes + No 02 If you answered

Created: 2026-05-04