Apiary Inspector - Region 2

Agency: Department of Agriculture

Closing Date/Time:

Salary: $17.70/hour

Job Type: Hourly/Part Time

County: Cook; DuPage; Kane; Lake; McHenry; Will

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU:

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Agriculture must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

 

Job Posting Identification # 38486

Essential Functions

• Inspection of honeybee colonies showing Africanized traits/nuisances.
• Inspection of honeybee colonies for disease and parasites.
• Inspection of honeybee colonies and equipment for the purpose of transport either interstate or intrastate.
• Inspection of honeybee colonies a that have been without inspection for at least three (3) calendar years.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Requires a working knowledge of apiculture and handling honeybees.
• Requires an elementary knowledge of bee diseases and parasites.
• Requires an ability to communicate effectively with beekeepers, supervisors and others.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to maintain a driver's license and occasionally drive long distances.
• Requires the ability to lift at least 60 pounds and occasionally walk extended distances. 
• Requires residency in one of the following counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will. 

Work Hours: Varies due to position responsibilities

Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Agency Contact:

Bureau of Human Resoruces

Email: AGR.HumanResoruces@illinois.gov

Phone #:217-785-5099

Job Family: Environmental & Natural Resources

 

Agency statement
The Bureau of Land and Water Resources is looking to hire an Apiary Inspector. This position requires working knowledge of apiculture and experience with handling honeybees. Candidates would need to have an understanding of The Illinois Bee and Apiaries Act and the Department’s role in controlling diseases and parasites in colonies.  This is not a permanent position and hours vary depending on work assignments.  This is a temporary contractual position.  Contractual work can be terminated at any time during the contract. Requires residency in one of the following counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will

 

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