APIARY INSPECTOR - REGION 9 / WILLIAMSON CO.

​Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: APIARY INSP - 01215 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 01/06/2025
Salary: $3557 - $4486 anticipated starting monthly salary
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Intermittent 
County: Williamson; Alexander; Franklin; Gallatin; Hamilton; Hardin; Jackson; Johnson ; Massac; Pope; Pulaski; Saline; Union; White
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 the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  43479 

 

 

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.
 

 

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

• High school diploma

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers working knowledge of apiculture and handling honeybees.
• Prefers elementary knowledge of bee diseases and parasites.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Requires the ability to drive for long periods of time.
• This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires residency in one of the following counties:  Alexander, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, White or Williamson.

Work Hours: Varies due to position responsibilities  
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702  
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Environmental & Natural Resources

 

Under general supervision, inspects honey bee colonies for diseases and parasites, Africanized bees or other nuisances to ensure compliance with the Illinois Bees & Apiaries Act; investigates the source of infection or infestation in an assigned area; recommends treatment of or participates in the abatement of nuisance colonies; demonstrates methods for controlling or preventing the spread of diseases and parasites, Africanized bees or other nuisances. This position is not a full-time position. This is an intermittent position which is intended for seasonal or irregular work schedules. Benefit time is earned based on hours worked. Intermittent employees are limited to working 1,500 regular work hours in a fiscal year. Employees accrue vacation, sick and personal business leave on a pror