Job Description

Agency:  Department of Agriculture
Class Title:  PRODUCTS & STANDARDS TRAINEE - 34605 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None 
Closing Date/Time: 07/18/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $4586 a month; Full Range $4586 - $6228 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category:  Full Time 
County: Lake
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:  None

 

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

 

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

• Serves as an apprentice in the field under the guidance of experienced Products and Standards Inspectors.
• Travels to participate in on-the-job training and orientation using test standards and associated equipment.
• Travels to participate in on-the-job training and orientation on maintaining records, such as accounts of daily activities.
• Travels to attend meetings and workshops to obtain knowledge of proper inspection procedures and administrative policies.
• Operates and 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers experience testing commercially used devices.
• Prefers working knowledge of mathematics, including multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.
• Prefers experience enforcing regulations based on established procedures/guidelines.
• Prefers experience accurately filling out forms and reports.
• Prefers experience following instructions and established policy.
• Prefers experience communicating with associates, businesses, and the general public.
• Prefers experience testifying in a court of law or administrative hearings regarding inspections or investigations.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires a valid driver's license.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass a name-based background check.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical, including a drug and alcohol screening.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass random drug and alcohol screenings.
• Requires the ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Requires the ability to climb, work in an environment with dust, chemicals, motor fuel, refrigerated areas and outside during all seasons.
• Requires the ability to sustain long periods of city and highway driving.
• 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 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:  [[AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov]] 
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!

 

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

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Apprenticeship, Traineeship, Summer work, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Monday to Friday,

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