Permit Writer Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $3,355.73 - $5,724.00 Monthly
Location : Statewide, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OPH/AS/211983
Department: LDH-Office of Public Health
Opening Date: 08/21/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
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 Louisiana Department of Health
Looking for a career where you can make a direct impact on the health and safety of Louisiana communities? As a Sanitarian, you'll play a vital role in protecting public health through inspections, enforcement, and community engagement. From ensuring safe food in restaurants and markets, to reviewing onsite wastewater systems, to safeguarding institutions such as schools and daycares-you'll be on the frontlines of promoting healthier environments across the state.
This position offers opportunities to gain hands-on experience in multiple specialty areas, provide guidance to staff and the public, and build strong partnerships with community leaders. You'll also receive ongoing training and professional development to enhance your expertise while making a meaningful difference every day.
Take the next step in your career and be part of a team dedicated to keeping Louisiana safe, healthy, and thriving. Apply today!
You must have a current Louisiana Sanitarian's temporary permit or a current Louisiana Sanitarian's license to be considered for this position.Louisiana State Board of Examiners for Sanitarians temporary permit application: https://www.lsbes.org/application-for-temporary-permit
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana Sanitarian's temporary permit.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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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:
• Review plans and enforce Title 51 of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code in Retail Food, Onsite Wastewater, and Institutional programs.
• Conduct inspections of food establishments, wastewater systems, and institutions (schools, jails, daycare centers) to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Perform percolation tests for onsite wastewater systems.
• Write violation notices, provide corrective guidance to owners/managers, and conduct re-inspections to verify compliance.
• Investigate and respond to complaints of unsanitary conditions from the public or government representatives.
• Collect and prepare food, water, and other samples for laboratory testing, ensuring proper handling and transport.
• Participate in trainings, community outreach, and emergency response activities to support public health initiatives.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Sanitarian Services / Statewide
Appointment Type: Probationary, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)
Cost Center: 3262209520
Position Number(s): Various
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Sanitarian 1, 2, or 3 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SERs):
Sanitarian 1 - $19.36 hr / $1,548.80 bi-weekly
Sanitarian 2 - $20.72 hr / $1,657.60 bi-weekly
Sanitarian 3 - $22.90 hr / $1,832.00 bi-weekly
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
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
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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Do you possess a current Louisiana Sanitarian's temporary permit?

• Yes
• No

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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
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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 question above, please list the license TYPE, NUMBER, ORIGINAL ISSUE DATE, and EXPIRATION DATE. If you answered "NO", enter N/A
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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