Job Details

Salary : $5,105.00 - $9,190.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OPH/AS/212633
Department: LDH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date: 09/08/2025
Closing Date: 9/15/2025 11:59 PM Central

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

Are you ready to make a real impact on public health and consumer safety across Louisiana? The Office of Public Health is seeking a dynamic Sanitarian 6 to serve as the Assistant Administrator for the Food and Drug Program, a pivotal role driving the management, development, and enforcement of vital statewide programs.
In this leadership position, you will oversee multiple specialty programs, including Commercial Body Art, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Tanning, Drug & Cosmetics, Bottled Water, Ice and Water Vending, and more. If you're ready to lead impactful programs and drive positive change statewide, apply now and be part of Louisiana's frontline defense in public health!

Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarian's license plus one of the following, which must include one year 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:
• Lead and manage multiple statewide Sanitarian Services programs within the Specialty Operations Division, including Commercial Body Art, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Tanning, Drug and Cosmetics, Bottled Water, Ice Vending, and Water Vending programs.
• Provide administrative and programmatic support to the Food & Drug Program Administrator and Specialty Operations staff, including preparation of reports, correspondence, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and consultant on regulatory compliance, policy development, and interpretation of the Louisiana Administrative Code and USFDA federal regulations.
• Oversee rulemaking activities by drafting notices of intent, participating in public hearings, responding to legislative and stakeholder comments, and advising on necessary updates to rules and regulations.
• Support compliance with the USFDA Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) by assisting in developing policies, procedures, and long-term plans for program implementation and enhancement.
• Conduct inspections and audits of food manufacturers, distributors, and commercial seafood establishments under the Federal Inspection Program, and participate in emergency response activities related to public health threats and disasters.

Position-Specific Details:
Location: Bureau of Sanitarian Services / Food and Drug Unit / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional appointment,
Cost Center: 326#######
Position Number(s): 75982
LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.

Contact Information:
Angela Selders

LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-###-####
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-###-####.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through 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 Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave - 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- 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

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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.
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Do you possess a current Louisiana Sanitarian's license?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please provide your licensure number and expiration date. If you answered no, please type N/A.
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