VETERINARY SUPERVISOR II -MEAT AND POULTRY - ASSISTANT BUREAU CHIEF/VSCO SUPERVISOR
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 46259
Closing Date: 05/30/2025
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: VETERINARY SUPERVISOR II - 47918
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $7212 - $10220 anticipated starting salary monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC056
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.
Posting Identification # 46259
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
- Assists Bureau Chief in serving as a technical veterinary specialist for the statewide program of inspection.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Assists Bureau Chief in serving as a technical veterinary specialist for the statewide program of inspection.
- Performs extensive liaison work with field staff, other governmental agencies and industry representatives relative to meat and poultry inspection.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably with the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and four years of professional experience in the examination, diagnosis and treatment of animals and poultry for disease and parasite infestation, or the inspection and determination of wholesomeness of meat and poultry.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers certification in agency approved Public Health Veterinary (PHV) Training, and Enforcement, Investigation and Analysis Officer (EIAO) Training program.
- Prefers thorough knowledge of veterinary medicine with particular reference to infectious and contagious diseases and abnormalities of animals and poultry.
- Prefers thorough knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to animal and poultry slaughter, processing, and storage of meat and poultry products.
- Prefers a minimum of four years of experience supervising and directing the work of professional and paraprofessional staff on a regular or intermittent basis.
- Prefers a minimum of four years of experience interpreting and directing the enforcement of appropriate laws, rules, and regulations.
- Prefers a minimum of four years of experience preparing, maintaining and reviewing, if warranted, records and reports relative to the functions and operations conducted.
- Prefers basic proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Prefers experience preparing, maintaining and reviewing, if warranted, records and reports relative to the functions and operations conducted.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license. Overnight Travel may be required.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- 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. - Requires the ability to occasionally safely navigate potentially hazardous environments such as those with slippery conditions, operating moving carts and forklifts, and/or of meat cutting and sawing equipment.
- Requires ability to occasionally work in adverse conditions such as long hours, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels.
- Requires certification in agency approved Public Health Veterinary (PHV) Training, and Enforcement, Investigation and Analysis Officer (EIAO) Training program prior to acceptance of position.
- Requires ability to travel from home headquarters to official workplace when directed by the Bureau Chief.
- 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.
- 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: Leadership & Management
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 NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield