PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - NR/EP LAB MANAGER
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 47541
Closing Date: 06/20/2025
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Physical Sciences/Environment
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/25) $8281 a month; Full Range $8281 - $12224 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063
Merit Comp Code:
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.
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
- Serves as Unit Manager of the Environmental Programs Pesticide Laboratory.
- Serves as the Technical and Analytical Expert of the Environmental Programs Pesticide Laboratory.
- Serves as working supervisor.
- Manages laboratory support and safety programs.
- Assist the Pesticides Laboratory Staff with Procedures conducted in the Lab.
- Attends and/or conducts meetings with Department of Agriculture officials, representatives of other states, local and federal agencies, and a variety of outside interest groups.
- Provides professional input to budgetary process by developing narratives and justifications regarding the operation of the Illinois Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Environmental Programs Pesticide Laboratory.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Specialized Skills
- Requires minimum three (3) years performing analysis of prepared samples by High Performance Liquid Chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC/UV), Gas Chromatography with Electron-capture detection (GC/ECD), Gas Chromatography with Flame-ionization detection (GC/FID), Gas Chromatography with Mass Selective Detection (GC/MSD) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with triple quadruple mass spectrometer (LC/MS/MS).
- Requires minimum three (3) years of experience in the operation and basic maintenance of the following instruments: UPLC-HRMS, HPLC/MS/MS, GC/MSD, GC/FID, GC/ECD, HPLC/UV.
- Requires minimum two (2) years of experience with the following software packages: Agilent Chemstation, Shimadzu Lab Solutions, Waters MassLynx and QuanLynx, and ThermoScientific Tracefinder and XCaliber.
- Requires a minimum three (3) years in-lab experience.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in business or public administration.
- Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the fields of environmental or physical sciences.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers minimum three (3) years performing analysis of prepared samples by High Performance Liquid Chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC/UV), Gas Chromatography with Electron-capture detection (GC/ECD), Gas Chromatography with Flame-ionization detection (GC/FID), Gas Chromatography with Mass Selective Detection (GC/MSD) and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with triple quadruple mass spectrometer (LC/MS/MS
- Prefers minimum three (3) years of experience in the operation and basic maintenance of the following instruments: UPLC-HRMS, HPLC/MS/MS, GC/MSD, GC/FID, GC/ECD, HPLC/UV.
- Prefers minimum two (2) years of experience with the following software packages: Agilent Chemstation, Shimadzu Lab Solutions, Waters MassLynx and QuanLynx, and ThermoScientific Tracefinder and XCaliber.
- Prefers a minimum three (3) years in-lab experience.
- Prefers at least (3) three years of experience in the principles, practices, and techniques of organic and inorganic chemistry as applied to analytical chemistry.
- Prefers working knowledge of quality assurance and quality control requirements as it applies to environmental analytical methods.
- Prefers intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to successfully pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to pass a pre-employment physical.
- Requires a valid driver's license.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Requires the ability to maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends due to seasonal workloads and testing clinics.
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
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: Legal, Audit & Compliance
The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support 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 programs.
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
- 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- 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!
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield