Governor of Illinois
MEAT & POULTRY INSPECTOR TRAINEE - CIRCUIT 3-3 (LIVINGSTON CO)
Governor of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
Job Requisition ID:
50661
Closing Date:
Agency:
Department of Agriculture
Class Title:
MEAT & POULTRY INSP TRAINEE - 26075
Skill Option:
None
Bilingual Option:
None
Salary:
$4,225 - $5,510 monthly anticipated starting salary
Job Type:
Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Livingston; Ford; McLean
Number of Vacancies:
1
Bargaining Unit Code:
RC029 Paraprofessional Investigatory & Law Enforcement Employees, Meat and Poultry Inspectors, and Meat and Poultry Inspector Trainees, IFPE. The RC-033 bargaining unit merged into RC-029 bargaining unit effective May 15, 2014.
This position serves in a regional capacity. Persons serving in this role are required to assume residency in one of the Counties identified under the Conditions of Employment section which includes Livingston, Ford or McLean County east of Interstates 39 and 74, and will be required to work from their home location as a base of daily operational headquarters to service their designated worksites.
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.
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
Receives formal training for a period of 6 – 12 months in the objectives, methods and techniques of meat and poultry inspection.
Under close supervision, performs antemortem inspection of live animals and/or poultry prior to slaughter for the presence of conditions indicative of abnormalities or diseases.
Successfully completes the Employee Development Guide for basic meat inspection and State of Illinois Department of Agriculture’s slaughter and processing training courses to become familiar with provisions of food inspection laws, regulations, manuals and inspection procedures.
Travels to, attends, and participates in workshops, meetings, institutes, and other activities which will provide meaningful learning experiences for use in meat and poultry inspection.
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 high school (preferably with courses in algebra, biology, or chemistry).
Preferred Qualifications
Preference for knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of education beyond high school in the following order: Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, Advanced degree.
Preference for completion of education beyond high school with a bachelor’s or advanced degree in the fields of science or agriculture.
Preference for experience in the butchering, slaughtering, and/or processing of animals for food.
Preference for experience observing the postmortem exam of animals.
Preference for working knowledge of the principles of Hazard Analysis – Critical Control Point Plans (HACCP).
Preference for experience filling out HACCP records.
Preference for working knowledge of Sanitation and Sanitization Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).
Preference for elementary knowledge of disease or abnormal conditions of animals, poultry, carcasses, or meat and poultry products.
Preference for elementary knowledge of how to identify adulterated product.
Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid Driver’s License and ability to travel between job assignments.
Requires ability to lift materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Requires ability to successfully pass background check.
Requires ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant odors in slaughterhouses and in meat preparation areas, to extreme cold in meat lockers and heat in processing areas.
Requires ability to use safety practices around dangerous meat cutting and processing machinery.
Requires residency in Livingston, Ford or McLean County east of Interstates 39 and 74.
Requires ability to successfully pass a pre‑employment physical.
Requires the ability to work overtime on occasion, which may include weekends or holidays.
Work Hours:
7:00 am – 3:30 pm daily (hours may vary)
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
Benefits
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 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 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
#J-18808-Ljbffr
50661
Closing Date:
Agency:
Department of Agriculture
Class Title:
MEAT & POULTRY INSP TRAINEE - 26075
Skill Option:
None
Bilingual Option:
None
Salary:
$4,225 - $5,510 monthly anticipated starting salary
Job Type:
Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Livingston; Ford; McLean
Number of Vacancies:
1
Bargaining Unit Code:
RC029 Paraprofessional Investigatory & Law Enforcement Employees, Meat and Poultry Inspectors, and Meat and Poultry Inspector Trainees, IFPE. The RC-033 bargaining unit merged into RC-029 bargaining unit effective May 15, 2014.
This position serves in a regional capacity. Persons serving in this role are required to assume residency in one of the Counties identified under the Conditions of Employment section which includes Livingston, Ford or McLean County east of Interstates 39 and 74, and will be required to work from their home location as a base of daily operational headquarters to service their designated worksites.
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.
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
Receives formal training for a period of 6 – 12 months in the objectives, methods and techniques of meat and poultry inspection.
Under close supervision, performs antemortem inspection of live animals and/or poultry prior to slaughter for the presence of conditions indicative of abnormalities or diseases.
Successfully completes the Employee Development Guide for basic meat inspection and State of Illinois Department of Agriculture’s slaughter and processing training courses to become familiar with provisions of food inspection laws, regulations, manuals and inspection procedures.
Travels to, attends, and participates in workshops, meetings, institutes, and other activities which will provide meaningful learning experiences for use in meat and poultry inspection.
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 high school (preferably with courses in algebra, biology, or chemistry).
Preferred Qualifications
Preference for knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of education beyond high school in the following order: Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, Advanced degree.
Preference for completion of education beyond high school with a bachelor’s or advanced degree in the fields of science or agriculture.
Preference for experience in the butchering, slaughtering, and/or processing of animals for food.
Preference for experience observing the postmortem exam of animals.
Preference for working knowledge of the principles of Hazard Analysis – Critical Control Point Plans (HACCP).
Preference for experience filling out HACCP records.
Preference for working knowledge of Sanitation and Sanitization Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).
Preference for elementary knowledge of disease or abnormal conditions of animals, poultry, carcasses, or meat and poultry products.
Preference for elementary knowledge of how to identify adulterated product.
Conditions of Employment
Requires a valid Driver’s License and ability to travel between job assignments.
Requires ability to lift materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Requires ability to successfully pass background check.
Requires ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant odors in slaughterhouses and in meat preparation areas, to extreme cold in meat lockers and heat in processing areas.
Requires ability to use safety practices around dangerous meat cutting and processing machinery.
Requires residency in Livingston, Ford or McLean County east of Interstates 39 and 74.
Requires ability to successfully pass a pre‑employment physical.
Requires the ability to work overtime on occasion, which may include weekends or holidays.
Work Hours:
7:00 am – 3:30 pm daily (hours may vary)
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
Benefits
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 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 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
#J-18808-Ljbffr