Agriculture Services Inspector ; Shipping Point

Agriculture Services Inspector 1 (Shipping Point)

Hood River | ODA | SPI District Office

May 18, 2026

$42K - $57K

Initial Posting Date: 05/18/2026

Final date to receive applications: 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 recruiting for an Agriculture Services Inspector 1 position within the Agriculture Services Division. The role is based in Hood River, Oregon and involves shipping point and phytosanitary inspections, sample collection, field inspections, and other duties that support the local agricultural community. The position helps safeguard Oregon’s agriculture, natural resources, and economy through compliance and market support.

Employees at ODA work in a mission‑focused team ensuring healthy natural resources, the environment, and economic opportunity for Oregonians through inspection, certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values of the department.

As an Agriculture Services Inspector 1 you will:

• Provide shipping point inspections, phytosanitary inspections, official sampling, witnessing, and other inspection services to help customers move agricultural products.
• Assist with field inspections, sample processing, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and other assigned duties.
• Issue phytosanitary certificates to support export of Oregon agricultural commodities.

• 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.

• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to lift 50–60 lbs.

• Must live within 30 miles of Milton‑Freewater, OR.

• General knowledge of Oregon agriculture and inspection.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• 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.

• Resume required. Include your qualifications and requested skills. If you do not live in the Milton‑Freewater area, indicate your willingness to relocate.
• Current state employees should apply through your Workday account.
• Complete all required actions after submitting, such as declaring Veterans' Points and attaching supporting documents.

The State of Oregon offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental coverage; paid holidays, personal business leave, vacation, and sick leave; and optional benefits such as life insurance, disability insurance, a deferred compensation savings program, and health and childcare flexible spending accounts.

Pay equity analysis will determine the pay step within the salary range. New state employees typically receive compensation in the lower to mid‑range. For more details, review the Classification and Compensation page or visit the ODA website.

United States Employment Eligibility
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This position does not offer visa sponsorship. All applicants must complete the I‑9 within three days of hire. ODA is an E‑Verify employer.

If you have questions about the recruitment or need accommodation, email oda.recruitmentgon.gov or call 503‑986‑4584.

Location:

Hood River | ODA | SPI District Office