Agriculture Services Inspector ; Shipping Point Inspector

Agriculture Services Inspector 2 (Shipping Point Inspector
2)

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is currently recruiting for an Agriculture Services Inspector 2 position within the Agriculture Services Division. This position will work in the Klamath Falls 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.

As an Agriculture Services Inspector 2, 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 commodities.

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. This position will also conduct other Agriculture Services Division or agency activities, including food safety sampling and inspections, field inspections, sample processing, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and other duties as assigned. This position is located in the Klamath Falls Shipping Point District based out of Klamath Falls, OR.

The Agriculture Services Inspector 2 is a seasonal part-time position, located in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

To qualify for the position, you need:

• One season of experience doing agricultural inspections.
• 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.
• Ability to regularly lift objects 50 – 60 lbs.
• To live within 30 miles of Klamath Falls, OR

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:
  August 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 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 Klamath Falls, 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.
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