Sanitarian 7

• Direct and oversee the Commercial Seafood and Molluscan Shellfish programs by establishing strategic goals, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring program objectives are achieved.

• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to professional and technical staff, including hiring, training, performance management, employee development, and disciplinary actions.

• Evaluate organizational structure, staffing, and resource allocation to improve operational efficiency and ensure effective program delivery.

• Develop, manage, and monitor program budgets, conduct fiscal analyses, and oversee grant and contract funding to ensure compliance with financial requirements and funding deadlines.

• Administer and evaluate program data systems, monitor performance metrics, and ensure compliance with state and federal inspection, reporting, and regulatory standards.

• Collaborate with federal, state, and industry partners to strengthen program operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and support public health initiatives affecting Louisiana’s seafood industry.

• Advise executive leadership on program policies, legislative matters, and regulatory issues, including developing proposed legislation, revising applicable sections of the Louisiana Sanitary Code, and representing the agency before legislative and regulatory bodies., 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)

Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarian’s license plus one of the following, which must include two years of experience at the supervisory level or above:

Five 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 four years of experience as a sanitarian., The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Are you a current permanent employee in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health?

• Yes

• No

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Do you possess a current Louisiana Sanitarian’s license?

• Yes

• No

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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 the Louisiana Department of Health (https://ldh.la.gov/)

Lead programs that protect public health while making a statewide, national, and international impact. As theSanitarian 7, you’ll oversee critical environmental health initiatives, including Commercial Seafood, Molluscan Shellfish, Special Operations, and Beach Monitoring programs, helping safeguard Louisiana’s seafood industry and the health of consumers worldwide. This leadership role offers the opportunity to manage high-impact programs, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and travel throughout Louisiana while driving initiatives that make a lasting difference., Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp) .

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