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Sanitarian 4 Print ( Apply ufeff Sanitarian 4 Salary $4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly Location Shreveport, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OPH/PTT/219730 Department LDH-Office of Public Health Opening Date 04/09/2026 Closing Date 4/19/2026 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 the Louisiana Department of Health ( This position may be filled in the following parishes: Caddo Make a statewide impact protecting one of our most essential resourcesu2014safe drinking water. In this dynamic role, youu2019ll lead regional coordination of Safe Drinking Water Program activities, working directly with public water system owners, government agencies, and communities to ensure compliance with critical health regulations. From conducting fieldwork and inspections to educating stakeholders and guiding water safety practices, no two days are the same. If youu2019re a licensed professional sanitarian ready to take your expertise beyond the office and into the fieldu2014driving public health and environmental safety across the stateu2014this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarian's license plus one of the following: Three 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 two 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: + Plans, schedules, and performs water sample collection for drinking water contaminants, including Chemical Phase 25s, Disinfection By-Products (total trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids), and Bacteriological at public water system sources, treatment facilities, and distribution systems sites within required monitoring periods + Plans, schedules, and performs Class I Surveys of public water systems within the required inspection compliance period + Provides technical assistance to public water systems by interpreting and explaining routine bacteriological and chemical monitoring report data in consultation with laboratory staff, Safe Drinking Water Program staff, and Regional Safe Drinking Water Program staff. Position-Specific Details: Location:Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / Caddo Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment Cost Center: 3262208510 Position Number(s): 50540984 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. 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 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 u201cN/Au201d if no immediate family members are employed by LDH. 02 Do you possess a current Louisiana Sanitarian's license? + Yes + No 03 If you answered 'YES' to the question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered 'NO', enter N/A. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address 1201 N 3rd St Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email