Agriculture Services Inspector ; Shipping Point

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 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. 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.

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

• Provide shipping point inspections.
• Conduct phytosanitary inspections.
• Perform official sampling and witnessing.
• Execute field inspections, sample processing, surveillance for exotic insects or pathogens as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• One season of experience as a shipping point inspector aide.
• 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.
• Residency within 30 miles of Milton‑Freewater, OR.
• Ability to regularly lift objects 50–60 lbs.

• 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.

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays, personal business leave, paid and accrued vacation leave, and sick leave. Additional optional benefits include basic life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Form I‑9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E‑Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I‑9 acceptable documents for employment verification.

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

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, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid‑level of the salary range.

For more details on the classification and compensation, refer to the Classification and Compensation page. The successful candidate’s professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable nature. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed.

For further information on the Pay Equity Project, visit the homepage.