Position Overview

Weights and Measures inspectors protect both the buyer’s and seller’s interests by providing equity in the marketplace. Being part of a team of 34 inspectors, you would be performing the various inspections throughout the state of Illinois. In addition, you would investigate consumer complaints about shortages or unfair practices and educate the buyer and seller generally as to their rights provided by the Weights and Measures Act. The Products and Standards team inspects 145,000 devices annually. This position offers an excellent beginning salary and benefits. We invite all qualified applicants to apply.

Essential Functions

1. Travels to conduct annual mandatory and specialized inspections and tests using test standards and associated equipment. 

2. Maintains records such as accounts of daily activities. 

3. 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. 

4. Travels to attend meetings and workshops regarding changes in technology. inspection procedures, and administrative policies. 

5. Maintains vehicle, testing, and office equipment. 

6. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. 

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of two (2) years of college, preferably with coursework in fields relating to business, management, or communications. 

2. Requires successful completion of an agency approved training program. 

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical, including a drug and alcohol screening.
2. Requires the ability to successfully pass a name-based background check.
3. Requires the ability to successfully pass random drug and alcohol screenings
4. Requires the possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.
5. Requires the ability to lift at least 50 lbs. 
6. Requires ability to sustain long periods of city and highway driving.
7. Requires ability to travel (Will require staying periodically in a hotel throughout the week and have the ability to pay for lodging and personal expenses while on travel status until being reimbursed).
8. Requires the ability to climb, work in an environment with dust, chemicals, gasoline, livestock, refrigerated areas and outside during all seasons. 
9. Required to assume residency in Will County and will be required to work from their home location as a base of daily operational headquarters to service their designated worksites. 

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR) administers an annual budget of more than $100 million and employs more than 300 people stateside, with several hundred more temporary employees hired during 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 program.

AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experience, 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
• Twelve (12) weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension plan
• 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!