Job Description

​Agency:  Department of Agriculture
Class Title:  PRODUCTS & STANDARDS INSPECTOR - 34603 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None 
Closing Date/Time: 07/18/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $5137 a month; Full Range $5137 - $7031 a month. 
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Lake
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 46038

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

 

Essential Functions

• Conducts annual mandatory and specialized inspections and tests using test standards and associated equipment.
• Maintains records such as accounts of daily activities.
• Interprets and applies the Weights and Measures Act (225 ILCS 470) and the Motor Fuel Petroleum Act (225 ILCS 370) requirements as part of inspections and in response to inquiries.
• Travels to attend meetings and workshops regarding changes in technology, inspection procedures and administrative policies.
• Maintains vehicle, testing and office 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 the completion of two years of college, preferably with coursework in fields relating to business, management, or communications.
• Requires successful completion of an agency approved training program.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to successfully pass a name-based background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Requires ability to sustain long periods of city and highway driving.
• Requires the ability to lift at least 50 lbs. in scale weight.
• Requires the ability to travel with periodic overnight stays. (Employee must pay for lodging and personal expenses while on travel status until being reimbursed)
• Requires ability to climb, work in an environment with dust, chemicals, gasoline, livestock, refrigerated areas and work outside during all seasons.
• Requires the ability to pass a pre-employment physical, including a drug and alcohol screening.
• Requires residency in Lake County and will be required to work from their home location as a base of daily operational headquarters to service their designated worksites..

Work Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 Monday - Friday

Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources

Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov

Phone #: 217-785-5099

Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support 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 programs .

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
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• 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!

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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