Program Manager 2-LDH

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 Lead Louisiana's premier environmental public health program and make a statewide impact by protecting communities from environmental and occupational health hazards. As the Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology Section Director (Program Manager 2), you'll guide critical initiatives that address chemical exposures, lead poisoning prevention, environmental surveillance, indoor air quality, and emergency response while partnering with public health leaders, regulatory agencies, and emergency response organizations. This is a unique opportunity to shape public health policy, lead high‑impact programs, and improve the health and safety of communities across Louisiana. 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 Duties Directs and oversees statewide environmental public health programs, ensuring effective planning, implementation, evaluation, and compliance with state and federal public health priorities. Leads environmental and occupational health assessments to evaluate the public health impact of environmental exposures and develop recommendations to reduce or eliminate health risks. Provides administrative and managerial oversight for multiple statewide programs, including environmental surveillance, toxic exposure monitoring, lead poisoning prevention, indoor air quality, occupational health, and disease cluster investigations. Collaborates with federal, state, regional, and local agencies, emergency response partners, healthcare organizations, and government officials to investigate and respond to environmental health threats and public health emergencies. Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, strategic initiatives, and public health interventions to improve environmental health outcomes across Louisiana. Oversees environmental surveillance systems, data analysis, and risk assessments to identify trends, monitor emerging hazards, and support evidence‑based public health decision‑making. Directs health education and risk communication activities by providing technical expertise, promoting public awareness, and ensuring timely dissemination of environmental health information to stakeholders and the public. Position‑Specific Details Location: Office of Public Health / Bureau of Infectious Diseases / Orleans Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a probationary or a promotional appointment Cost Center: View phone number on click.appcast.io Position Number: 50330194 This organization participates in E‑verify, and for more information on E‑verify, please contact DHS at View phone number on click.appcast.io. LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr LDH-Office of Public Health