What are the responsibilities and job description for the ANIMAL & ANIMAL PRODUCTS INVESTIGATOR - KANE CO position at illinois?
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Closing Date/Time: 11/30/2022
Salary: $4,318-$6,101/anticipated monthly starting salary
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Kane; Cook; DuPage; Kendall; Lake; McHenry
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC029
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 SuccessFactors. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 20801
This position serves in a regional capacity. Persons serving in this role are required to assume residency in Kane, McHenry, Lake, Cook, DuPage, or Kendall County and will be required to work from their home location as a base of daily operational headquarters to service their designated worksites.
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (AGR) administers an annual budget of more than $100 million and employs more than 300 people statewide, 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 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
- 10 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!
Position Overview
The Department of Agriculture is seeking to hire an Animal and Animal Products Investigator in the Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare. This position performs specialized inspections and/or investigations of establishments licensed by the Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare. We invite qualified applicants to apply for this position to help the Department of Agriculture prevent livestock disease and ensure humane care of animals.
IDOA is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.IDOA is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs initial inspections of establishments applying for licensure by the Bureau under a variety of acts including the Illinois Animal Welfare Act and Illinois Livestock Auction Market Law.
- Performs annual inspections of licensed establishments.
- Investigates alleged complaints of inhuman treatment or improper care of animals
- Enforces the rules and stautues for which the Bureau has responsibility pertaining to dead animal disposal.
- Investigates unlicensed establishments to determine if there is a necessity to license
- Prepares and submits inspection reports and follows up on any investigation initiated by employee or assigned by the Bureau.
- 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 two years of college with coursework in animal husbandry or law enforcement or a related field.
- Requires one year of professional experience in a compliance enforcement capacity in an agricultural industry or evidence of completion of an approved agency training program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers working knowledge of procedures utilized in gathering and assembling evidence, in determining compliance and in initiating formal corrective action on violations.
- Prefers working knowledge of licenses, health records and certificates and record keeping practices required for the operation of animal facilities.
- Prefers elementary knowledge of policies and procedures regarding the inspection of animals and the investigation of complaints and suspected violations.
- Prefers experience applying the various laws, rules, and regulations to determine noncompliance and prepare and maintain routine records and reports.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires a valid driver's license and the ability to operate a state vehicle in performance of duties.
- Must reside in Kane, McHenry, Lake, Cook, DuPage or Kendall County.
- Requires the ability to successfully pass a background check.
Work Hours: 8:00-4:30/Monday-Friday (work hours may vary)
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave Springfield, IL 62702-1813
Agency Contact:
Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-785-5099
Job Function: Legal and Compliance
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during
State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall,
prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive
Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees [KS(1] and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid HERE [KS(2]
Non-State employees: on work.Illinois.gov – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
