PRODUCTS & STANDARDS INSPECTOR TRAINEE - WM METERS INSPECTION - DUPAGE CO.
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 56910
Opening Date: 06/25/2026
Closing Date: 07/09/2026
Agency:Department of Agriculture
Class Title: PRODUCTS & STNDRDS INSPECTOR TRN (34605)
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $4747 a month; Full Range $4747 - $6446 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: DuPage; Kane; Kendall; Will
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage
This position serves in a regional capacity. Persons serving in this role are required to assume residency in the county identified under the Conditions of Employment section which includes DuPage, Will, Kane and Kendall County and will be required to work from their home location as a base of daily operational headquarters to service their designated worksites.
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
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.
Position Overview
Weights and Measures inspectors protect both the buyers and sellers' interests by providing equity in the marketplace. Being part of a team of 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 inspect 145,000 devices annually. This position offers an excellent beginning salary and benefits. We invite all qualified applicants to apply. The Bureau of Weights and Measures' primary responsibility is to protect the citizens and merchants of Illinois through numerous and varied enforcement activities. The delivery of full weights and measures and the elimination of fraud and misrepresentation in commercial transactions have been objectives of this program since its inception.
Essential Functions
Under direct supervision, participates in an agency approved training program of six to twelve months duration in the inspection and investigation of products sold on the basis of weight, measure or count; receives training and orientation in inspection techniques, testing commercially used weighting and measuring devices, inspecting prepackaged commodities and inspecting scanning devices; receives training and performs controlled assignments under close supervision of the line supervisor or experienced inspector, e.g., Stage II Vapor Recovery inspections, collection of motor fuel samples for quality analysis.
- Serves as an apprentice in the field under the guidance of experienced Products and Standards Inspectors.
- Travels to participate in on-the-job training and orientation using test standards and associated equipment using inspection techniques.
- Travels to participate in on-the-job training and orientation on maintaining records, such as accounts of daily activities.
- Travels to attend meetings and workshops to obtain knowledge of proper inspection procedures and administrative policies.
- Operates and Maintains vehicle, testing, and office equipment.
- 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, preferably with coursework in fields
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