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.
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This position may be filled in the following parishes: East Baton Rouge
Join the Louisiana Department of Health as a key leader in public health emergency preparedness. This position within the Bureau of Community Preparedness plays a central role in coordinating all-hazards planning for the Louisiana Office of Public Health, overseeing the development and alignment of statewide emergency response plans. The selected candidate will lead critical initiatives that strengthen Louisiana’s readiness for public health emergencies, including coordinating response planning, analyzing and interpreting data to inform preparedness strategies, and supporting drills, trainings, and exercises with community partners. This role also collaborates with state agencies, healthcare organizations, and stakeholders to build strong partnerships that support effective emergency response and public health protection. If you are passionate about emergency management, strategic planning, and safeguarding communities, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the state.
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:
Job Duties and Other Information
- Serves as the central coordinator for public health emergency management activities, policy development, and the Bureau’s plan alignment and development processes.
- Coordinates the development and refinement of statewide public health emergency plans and ensures alignment with operational procedures used during public health disasters.
- Collaborates with subject matter experts and partner agencies to develop policies, response procedures, and planning strategies for emergency preparedness and response.
- Oversees the collection, management, analysis, and secure handling of public health data to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitors and evaluates data systems and technologies, recommending improvements, upgrades, and modifications to enhance emergency response and data management capabilities.
- Manages and coordinates multiple projects and initiatives, including planning, scheduling, reporting, financial tracking, and performance metrics.
- Provides technical assistance and guidance to staff on programmatic, data management, and emergency preparedness issues.
- Supports preparedness activities such as drills, trainings, exercises, and public education initiatives related to public health emergency response.
- Assists with federal grant applications, contract and memorandum development, compliance reporting, and responses to oversight entities.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Community Preparedness / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or a Promotional appointment
Cost Center: 3262107800
Position Number(s): 50556925
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:
Paul Tran
Paul.Tran3@la.gov
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 Louisiana’s 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 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
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