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. Serves as an apprentice in the field under the guidance of experienced Products and Standards Inspectors. 

2. Travels to participate in on-the-job training and orientation using test standards, associated equipment, and inspection techniques. 

3. Travels to participate in on-the-job training and orientation on maintaining records, such as accounts of daily activities. 

4. Travels to attend meetings and workshops to obtain knowledge of proper inspection procedures and administrative policies. 

5. Operates and Maintains vehicle, testing, and office equipment. 

6. Performs other duties as required or assigned 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 business, management, or communications. 

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers the possession of a Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.
2. Prefers working knowledge of mathematics to determine designated tolerances and tare allowances.
3. Prefers experience testing commercially used weighing and measuring devices.
4. Prefers experience enforcing regulations based on established procedures/guidelines.
5. Prefers experience accurately filling out forms and reports.
6. Prefers experience following instructions and established departmental policy.
7. Prefers experience communicating with associates, businesses and general public regarding department standards, procedures, and regulatory information.
8. Prefers experience testifying in a court of law or administrative hearings regarding inspections or investigations.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires possession of, or ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.
2. Requires a valid driver’s license.
3. Requires the ability to successfully pass a name-based background check.
4. Requires the ability to successfully complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug and alcohol screening.
5. Requires the ability to successfully pass random drug and alcohol screenings.
6. Requires the ability to lift at least 50 lbs. 
7. Requires the ability to climb, work in an environment with dust, chemicals, motor fuel, livestock, refrigerated areas, and during all seasons.
8. Requires the ability to sustain long periods of city and highway driving.
9. Requires the ability to travel with periodic overnight stays. (Employee must pay for lodging and personal expenses while on travel status until being reimbursed).
10. 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!