Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 47346 
Closing Date: 08/18/2025
​Agency:  Department of Agriculture
Class Title: PRODUCTS & STANDARDS TRAINEE - 34605 
Skill Option:  None 
Bilingual Option:  None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $4587 a month; Full Range $4587 - $6228 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Ogle; DeKalb; Lee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:  None
Merit Comp Code:  

This position serves in a regional capacity. Persons serving in this role are required to assume residency in Dekalb, Lee, Ogle or contiguous county and will be required to work from their home location as a base of daily operational headquarters to service their designated worksites.

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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

• Participates in on-the-job training in inspection techniques for inspecting, grading and certifying shell eggs at retail outlets and institutional locations for compliance with state and federal laws.
• Receives formal and on-the-job training in the application of laws, rules and regulations administered in the Egg Inspection Program.
• Receives initial training in performing County of Origin Labeling (COOL) Reviews.
• Learns and follows policy and procedure for care and use of state vehicle, computer, cellular devices, printer, and testing equipment.
• Participates in complaint investigations.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of college, in the following order: associate degree, bachelor’s degree, advanced degree.
• Prefers completion of education beyond two years of college with a bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in the fields of accounting, agriculture, animal sciences, business, communications, management, public health or science.
• Prefers two years of experience in applying or complying with federal and/or state statutes and regulations governing inspections and/or investigation of animals, animal products, and facilities to determine compliance with equipment and facility requirements, labeling, packaging, record keeping, and sanitation.
• Prefers experience communicating with associates, businesses, and/or the general public regarding rules, procedures and/or regulatory information.
• Prefers the organizational skills and decision-making ability to prepare clear and concise written records and reports and correspondence, gather and assemble evidence, interpret compliance and issue violations.
• Prefers elementary knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules and regulations regarding inspecting, grading, and certifying shell eggs.
• Prefers the ability to establish and maintain oral communication and working relationships with businesses, comparable governmental agencies, small producers, farm and facility operators and owners, or their representatives.
• Prefers the ability to follow oral and written instruction, to write legibly and comprehensively, to accurately fill out forms and reports, and skills in conflict resolution.
• Prefers a basic MS office proficiency: the ability to use a computer, cellular devices and required software.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical.
• 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 ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires the ability to perform inspections outside during all seasons and in environments with dust, chemicals, livestock, and refrigerated areas.
• Requires residency in Ogle, Lee or DeKalb county.
• 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
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!

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