Salary : $5,462.00 - $9,833.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Promotion
Job Number: OPH/PTT/224267
Department: LDH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

Lead programs that protect public health while making a statewide, national, and international impact. As the Sanitarian 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.

Minimum Qualifications
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.

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:

• 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.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This is a promotional opportunity open only to current permanent employees in a classified position with Louisiana Department of Health.

Cost Center: 3262207524

Position Number(s): 50457648

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 70821

225-342-6477

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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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To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type "N/A" if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.
Required Question