Agency : Department of Agriculture
Closing Date/Time: 04/17/2024
Salary: $4603 - $6504 anticipated monthly salary
Job Type: Salaried
County: Montgomery
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC029
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Posting Identification Number 36526
This position serves in a regional capacity. Persons serving in this role are required to assume residency in Montgomery, Bond, Christian, Fayette, Macoupin, Madison, Sangamon or Shelby county.and will be required to work from their home location as a base of daily operational headquarters to service their designated worksites. Essential Functions Inspects eggs at retail and wholesale distribution locations. Completes Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Reviews Consults with business owners and operators regarding the interpretation of pertinent laws, rules, regulations, technical information, and inspection procedures associated with the Egg Program. Attends meetings and workshops regarding changes in technology, inspection procedures and administrative policies. Maintains vehicle, computer, printer, cellular devices and testing equipment. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two years of college, preferably with coursework in fields relating to business, management or communications and the successful completion of an agency approved training program. Preferred Qualifications Prefers working knowledge of methods and procedures used in the examination and grading of eggs, licensing, sanitation, and inspection fee audits. Prefers working knowledge of accounting practices and principles. Prefers experience effectively communicating with associates, businesses and the general public regarding standards, procedures and regulatory information. Prefers experience preparing comprehensive and accurate reports and maintaining adequate records that could be used to substantiate the finding of bureau inspectors before a hearing officer or in a court of law. Prefers experience providing guidance and direction to other members of the inspection staff. Prefers experience interpreting applicable laws, regulations, and other documents. Prefers experience establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with comparable governmental agencies and representatives of the industries affected by the activities of the division. Prefers experience keeping confidential all information acquired during surveillance of business establishments and the examination of their business records. Prefers experience writing legibly and comprehensively, skills in conflict resolutions and effectively communicating in oral and written form. Prefers a basic MS Office Proficiency: the ability to use a computer, cellular phone and required software. Employment Conditions Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties and an appropriate valid driver's license Requires ability to sustain long periods of city and highway driving. This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history. May require a USDA shell egg surveillance license when grading eggs. Requires residency in Montgomery, Bond, Christian, Fayette, Macoupin, Madison, Sangamon or Shelby county. Requires ability to climb, work in an environment with dust, chemicals, livestock, refrigerated areas and outside during all seasons. Require ability to pass a pre-employment physical. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
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Posting Group: Public Safety
This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR) administers an annual budget of more than $100 million and employs more than 300 people statewide, with several hundred more temporary employees hired during the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the state's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the state's horse racing program.
AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
AGR offers a robust benefit package including;
Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in many program areas
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually
If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!
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