Agriculture Services Inspector ; Shipping Point

Position: Agriculture Services Inspector 1(Shipping Point)
Initial Posting Date:05/18/2026

Application Deadline:05/31/2026

Agency:

Department of Agriculture Salary Range:$3,515 - $4,738

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Agriculture Services Inspector 1(Shipping Point)

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Services Inspector 1 position within the Agriculture Services Division. This position will work in the Hermiston Shipping Point Inspection district to provide agricultural inspections, sample collection, and field inspections, amongst other duties to support the local agricultural community. This position supports the department’s mission to safeguard Oregon's agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities through assistance, compliance, and market support.

Oregon Department of Agriculture –

Who we are:

At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values.

Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about what we do here

What you’ll be doing :

As an Agriculture Services Inspector 1, you will be part of the Agriculture Services Division, a group of programs that work together statewide to assist Oregon’s agriculture producers to successfully sell and ship products worldwide. The Shipping Point Inspection (SPI) Program provides a variety of services for the inspection, verification, and certification of Oregon commodities prior to their shipment into US and world commerce channels.

These include impartial third-party inspection of product to determine grades of fruits,nuts, and vegetables and implementation of alternative inspection programs where ODA staff collaborate with customers to provide inspections. SPI program staff provide inspections and issue phytosanitary certificates to support export of Oregon agriculture  this position, you will provide shipping point inspections, phytosanitary inspections, official sampling and witnessing, and other services to assist customers in moving agricultural products.

As needed, this position may also conduct other Agriculture Services Division or agency activities, including field inspections, sample processing, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and other duties as assigned. This position is located in the Hermiston Shipping Point District based out of Hermiston, OR.The Agriculture Services Inspector 1 is a seasonal part-time position, located in Hermiston, Oregon. to view a full description of this position.

What we’re looking forTo Qualify for the Position, You Need:

One season of experience as a shipping point inspector aide.

OROne year of experience in a commercial fruit or vegetable growing, grading, or marketing enterprise.

A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Ability to regularly lift objects 50 – 60 lbs.

Requested

Skills:

General knowledge of Oregon agriculture and inspection processes.

Basic knowledge of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
Ability to keep accurate written records of inspection activities and fee collections.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people to obtain or provide information.

Projected Recruitment Timeline Recruitment Closes:
May 31, 20261st Round of Interviews:
Week of June 8, 20262nd Round of Interviews: TBDAnticipated

Start Date:

July 1, 2026
* These dates are approximate and may change.
*** We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the requested skills. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether…