Program Monitor-LDH (Operator Certification Training Officer)
State of Louisiana
About this Job
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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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Are you passionate about public health, water safety, and professional development? This position serves as the State Training Officer for the statewide Operator Certification Program for water and wastewater facility operators. The Operator Certification Program is responsible for the administration of the State Water Supply and Sewerage Operator Certification (Licensing) Law. The law regulates the certification/licensing of drinking water and wastewater operators on a statewide basis.
The training officer is involved with the training, examination and certification of over 6,500 water and wastewater operators. This position reports directly to the Administrator of the Operator Certification Program and serves in the capacity of Administrator in the absence of the administrator. We encourage qualified candidates to apply and help shape the future of Louisiana’s Operator Certification Program.
Minimum Qualifications
- Five 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 two 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 two 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 one year 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 and Other Information
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Job Duties include but are not limited to:
- Conducting and Directing the preparation, validation, administration, grading, and periodic updating of Operator Certification exams
- Reviewing the credentials of individuals seeking approval as authorized trainers
- Tracking and verifying sign-in sheets for all courses approved for certification review and continuing education hours
- Formulate current and long range plans and policies for the water and wastewater operator training program
Position-Specific Details:Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Engineering Services / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary or a Promotional appointment
Cost Center: 3262208510
Position Number(s): 50316322
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
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.
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