Illinoiscomptroller
MEAT & POULTRY INSPECTOR TRAINEE - CIRCUIT 2-2 (OGLE CO.)
Illinoiscomptroller, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
MEAT & POULTRY INSPECTOR TRAINEE - CIRCUIT 2-2 (OGLE CO.)
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under
My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Job Requisition ID:
52651
Closing Date:
(to be announced)
Agency:
Department of Agriculture
Class Title:
MEAT & POULTRY INSP TRAINEE - 26075
Salary:
$4,225 - $5,510 monthly (anticipated starting salary)
Job Type:
Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Ogle; Boone; DeKalb; Lee; Winnebago
Number of Vacancies:
1
Residence Requirement:
Must reside in Ogle, Lee, Winnebago, DeKalb or Boone County
Work Hour:
7:00 am - 3:30 pm daily (may vary)
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 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
Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school (preferably with courses in algebra, biology or chemistry).
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of education beyond high school in the following order: Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, Advanced degree.
Prefer completion of education beyond high school with a bachelor’s or advanced degree in the fields of science or agriculture.
Prefer experience in the butchering, slaughtering, and/or processing of animals for food.
Prefer experience observing the postmortem exam of animals.
Prefer working knowledge of the principles of Hazard Analysis – Critical Control Point Plans (HACCP).
Prefer working knowledge of Sanitation and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).
Prefer elementary knowledge of disease or abnormal conditions of animals, poultry, carcasses, or meat and poultry products.
Prefer elementary knowledge of how to identify adulterated product.
Conditions of Employment
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between job assignments.
Ability to lift materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to successfully pass a background check.
Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant odors in slaughterhouses and in meat preparation areas, extreme cold in meat lockers and heat in processing areas.
Ability to use safety practices around dangerous meat cutting and processing machinery.
Must reside in Ogle, Lee, Winnebago, DeKalb or Boone County.
Must successfully pass a pre‑employment physical.
Ability to work overtime on occasion, which may include weekends or holidays.
Benefits
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.
12 paid sick days annually.
10‑25 paid vacation days based on years of service.
3 paid personal days pro‑rated based on start date.
13‑14 paid state holidays annually.
Application Instructions Use the
Apply
button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. All applications must be submitted electronically through the Illinois.jobs2web.com website. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees. Non‑State employees should create an account and log in on the same site. Follow the on‑screen prompts to complete and submit your application.
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Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under
My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Job Requisition ID:
52651
Closing Date:
(to be announced)
Agency:
Department of Agriculture
Class Title:
MEAT & POULTRY INSP TRAINEE - 26075
Salary:
$4,225 - $5,510 monthly (anticipated starting salary)
Job Type:
Salaried
Category:
Full Time
County:
Ogle; Boone; DeKalb; Lee; Winnebago
Number of Vacancies:
1
Residence Requirement:
Must reside in Ogle, Lee, Winnebago, DeKalb or Boone County
Work Hour:
7:00 am - 3:30 pm daily (may vary)
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 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
Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school (preferably with courses in algebra, biology or chemistry).
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of education beyond high school in the following order: Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, Advanced degree.
Prefer completion of education beyond high school with a bachelor’s or advanced degree in the fields of science or agriculture.
Prefer experience in the butchering, slaughtering, and/or processing of animals for food.
Prefer experience observing the postmortem exam of animals.
Prefer working knowledge of the principles of Hazard Analysis – Critical Control Point Plans (HACCP).
Prefer working knowledge of Sanitation and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).
Prefer elementary knowledge of disease or abnormal conditions of animals, poultry, carcasses, or meat and poultry products.
Prefer elementary knowledge of how to identify adulterated product.
Conditions of Employment
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between job assignments.
Ability to lift materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to successfully pass a background check.
Ability to tolerate exposure to unpleasant odors in slaughterhouses and in meat preparation areas, extreme cold in meat lockers and heat in processing areas.
Ability to use safety practices around dangerous meat cutting and processing machinery.
Must reside in Ogle, Lee, Winnebago, DeKalb or Boone County.
Must successfully pass a pre‑employment physical.
Ability to work overtime on occasion, which may include weekends or holidays.
Benefits
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.
12 paid sick days annually.
10‑25 paid vacation days based on years of service.
3 paid personal days pro‑rated based on start date.
13‑14 paid state holidays annually.
Application Instructions Use the
Apply
button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process. All applications must be submitted electronically through the Illinois.jobs2web.com website. State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees. Non‑State employees should create an account and log in on the same site. Follow the on‑screen prompts to complete and submit your application.
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