Salary : $5,751.00 - $11,284.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OPH/PTT/226136
Department: LDH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in developing, managing, or evaluating health or social service programs; or in public health, public relations, social services, health services, health regulation, or administrative services.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

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:

• Directs and manages the Healthy Communities Division, including supervision, workload planning, staff development, and overall program operations for six employees.
• Leads operational and strategic planning, performance reporting, grant coordination, and program implementation for healthy community initiatives.
• Manages approximately $1.56 million in federal grant funding, including budget development, contract initiation and execution, fiscal monitoring, and compliance activities.
• Develops and implements policy, systems, and environmental (PSE) change strategies to promote healthier communities through Well-Ahead Louisiana.
• Oversees statewide school health and oral health initiatives, including the School Sealants Program and partnerships with the Louisiana Department of Education to promote healthy school environments and staff training.
• Directs the Louisiana Youth Risk Behavior Survey Project, including coordination and implementation of the biennial statewide survey and related program activities.
• Leads healthy aging and dementia prevention initiatives, including the Well-Ahead Healthy Aging Program and statewide partnerships through the Louisiana Healthy Communities Coalition to improve outcomes for individuals at risk for or living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Primary Care and Rural Health / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aJob appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)

Cost Center: 3262107900

Position Number(s): 50383753
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.
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Contact Information:

Paul Tran
LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821225-342-6477
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