Agriculture Services Inspector ; Shipping Point

Position Title: Agriculture Services Inspector 1 (Shipping Point)

Salary Range: $3,515 - $4,738 (Seasonal part‑time)

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is recruiting an Agriculture Services Inspector 1 within the Agriculture Services Division. The role is located in the Hermiston Shipping Point Inspection district and supports the department’s mission to safeguard Oregon’s agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities through compliance, assistance, and market support.

As an Agriculture Services Inspector 1, you will provide shipping‑point inspections, phytosanitary inspections, official sampling and witnessing, and other services that assist customers in moving agricultural products. You may also conduct field inspections, sample processing, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and other duties as assigned.

The position is located in the Hermiston Shipping Point District based out of Hermiston, OR.

• 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.

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.

• Recruitment Closes:
  May 31, 2026.
• 1st Round of Interviews:
  Week of June 8, 2026.
• 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD.
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  July 1, 2026.

• United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants must complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E‑Verify employer. Successful candidates must present I‑9 acceptable documents for employment verification.