Apiary Inspector - Sangamon Co.

Job Requisition ID: 59132 
Opening Date: 11/05/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: APIARY INSP - 01215 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $3827 monthly; Full Range $3827 - $4826 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Intermittent 
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC029 Paraprofessional Investigatory & Law Enforcement Employees, Meat and Poultry Inspectors, and Meat and Poultry Inspector Trainees, IFPE. The RC-033 bargaining unit merged into RC-029 bargaining unit effective May 15, 2014.
Merit Comp Code: 
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need
Headquarter Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: [email protected]

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

This is a home headquartered position and requires residency in one of the following counties:

Cass, Christian, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Sangamon or Scott. 

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.

Position Overview

Under general supervision, inspects honeybee 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 prorated basis. Employees may be eligible to enroll in the State Insurance Program, with prorated premiums based on the amount of time worked in a 12-month period. Inspectors are responsible for traveling throughout an assigned region. This position requires residency in one of the following counties: Cass, Christian, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Mason, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, Sangamon or Scott. 

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

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]


• [email protected]