SPSA - BUREAU CHIEF - MEAT & POULTRY INSPECTION

Illinois Department of Agriculture; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, vision, and dental保险

Pension Plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Agriculture seeks a Senior Public Service Administrator to serve as the Bureau Chief in the Springfield office. The role oversees Meat and Poultry Inspectors, Trainees, and Supervisors on the front lines of protecting our food production system.

The successful candidate will lead the Bureau, manage program budgets, liaise with USDA officials, and present program achievements to industry groups at conferences.

Qualifications

• Requires four years of college education or equivalent.
• Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
• At least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Successful completion of an agency approved meat and poultry inspection training program.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Bureau Chief of Meat and Poultry Inspection, performing highly responsible managerial functions in determining policy for the Bureau.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Directs program budget preparation and controls appropriation expenditures for the Bureau.
• Performs extensive liaison work with USDA meat inspection program officials.
• Provides information concerning program achievements, objectives, requirements, and goals by speaking to civic, industry, regulatory, and agriculture groups.
• Attends professional conferences to keep abreast of innovations in the meat and poultry inspection field.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Date: Sep 30, 2026

Location:

Springfield, IL, US, 62702

Job Requisition ID: 59133

Job Requisition ID: 59133 Opening Date: 10/01/2026

Closing Date: 10/15/2026

Agency: Department of Agriculture

Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMIN (40070) Skill Option: General Administration/Business Marketing/Labor/Personnel Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9495 - $10,945 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs

Headquarter Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702

Work County: Sangamon

Agency Contact: [e-mail]

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

The Department of Agriculture is seeking to hire a Senior Public Service Administrator. This position serves as the Bureau Chief in the Bureau of Meat and Poultry Inspection working out of the Springfield Office. The successful candidate will oversee the Bureau which employs Meat and Poultry Inspectors, Trainees and their Supervisors who are essential employees on the front lines of protecting our food production system. .

Essential Functions

• Serves as the Bureau Chief of Meat and Poultry Inspection, performing highly responsible managerial functions in determining policy for the Bureau.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Directs program budget preparation and controls appropriation expenditures for the Bureau.
• Performs extensive liaison work with the United States Department of Agriculture meat inspection program officials.
• Provides information concerning program achievements, objectives, requirements, and goals by speaking and communicating to civic, industry, regulatory, and agriculture groups.
• Attends professional conferences to keep abreast of innovations in the meat and poultry inspection field.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably with the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Of the four years' experience required above, two must be in a supervisor capacity.
• Requires the successful completion of an agency approved meat and poultry inspection training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers four (4) years of supervisory experience in a meat and poultry inspection or related field.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience working with state and federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to animal and poultry disease control and eradication, or the slaughter, processing and storage of meat and poultry.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience with establishing and implementing regulatory policies.
• Prefers three (3) years of experience with managing and the implementation of a program budget.
• Prefers two (2) years of experience developing and managing a major agency program.
• Prefers one (1) year of experience with legislation and rulemaking.

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 and out of state 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.
• 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.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• 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.

About The Agency

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

This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

Revolving Door

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.

Term Appointment

Candidates hired into a term position shall be appointed for a term of 4 years and are subject to a probationary period. The term may be renewed for successive four-year terms at the Director of the Department of Agriculture’s discretion.

Nearest Major Market

Springfield