Agriculture Services Inspector ; Shipping Point

Agriculture Services Inspector 1 (Shipping Point)

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Services Inspector 1 position within the Agriculture Services Division. This position is located in Milton-Freewater and 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.

In 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 Milton-Freewater, OR.

The Agriculture Services Inspector 1 is a seasonal part-time position, located in Milton-Freewater, Oregon.

To qualify for the position, you need:

• One season of experience as a shipping point inspector aide. OR
• One year of experience in a commercial fruit or vegetable growing, grading, or marketing enterprise.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record. To live within 30 miles of Milton-Freewater, OR. 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:
  June 30, 2026
• 1st round of interviews:
  Week of July 6, 2026
• 2nd round of interviews: TBD
• Anticipated start date:
  July 13, 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 you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, please contact our human resources department to discuss your application.

How to apply:

Resume required. Show us how you meet the qualifications and requested skills in your application. If you do not currently live in the Milton-Freewater, OR area, please indicate your willingness to relocate or your application will not be considered. Applications without the requested document attached will not move forward in the recruitment process.

Upon submitting your application, please be sure to check your account for pending questions and tasks such as declaring Veterans' Points and attaching supporting.

Current state employees – please apply through your employee Workday account.

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board.

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average,…