APIARY INSPECTOR - SANGAMON CO.

State of Illinois • Springfield, IL

5d • $3,827 - $4,826

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Apiary Inspector inspects honeybee colonies for diseases, parasites, Africanized bees, and other nuisances to ensure compliance with the Illinois Bees & Apiaries Act. The inspector investigates sources of infection or infestation within an assigned region, recommends treatment or participates in abating nuisance colonies, and demonstrates methods for controlling or preventing the spread of diseases, parasites, Africanized bees, and other nuisances.

This is an intermittent position intended for seasonal or irregular work schedules, not a full-time position. Intermittent employees are limited to 1,500 regular work hours in a fiscal year. Benefit time is earned based on hours worked; vacation, sick, and personal business leave accrue on a prorated basis. Employees may be eligible to enroll in the State Insurance Program, with prorated premiums based on time worked over a 12-month period. Inspectors travel throughout an assigned region. The position is home headquartered and requires residency in Cass, Christian, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Sangamon, or Scott County. The position is based at the Department of Agriculture headquarters in Springfield as needed, depending on operational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Ability to travel in the performance of duties and possess an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Ability to drive for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform medium work, including lifting up to 50 pounds at a time and frequently lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must reside in Cass, Christian, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Sangamon, or Scott County.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of apiculture and handling honeybees.
• Elementary knowledge of bee diseases and parasites.

Responsibilities

• Inspect honeybee apiaries, colonies, and equipment to detect, control, or eradicate bee diseases and parasites, Africanized bees, and other nuisances, ensuring compliance with the Illinois Bees & Apiaries Act.
• Recommend treatment for nuisance colonies or participate in their abatement as prescribed by law.
• Compile information and routinely prepare certificates, notices, permits, reports, worksheets, and other documentation.
• Report information on all activities as directed and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection activities and documentation.
• Perform special inspections or surveys as directed.
• Travel to beekeeper or other group meetings as needed to disseminate information relevant to the apiary inspection program.
• Perform other duties reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension plan
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Deferred Compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Paid sick leave, vacation days, personal days, and state holidays, prorated as applicable to intermittent employment

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED