Agriculture Services Inspector ; Shipping Point Inspector

Agriculture Services Inspector 2 (Shipping Point Inspector
2)

Salary Range: $3,798 - $5,193

Position Type:
Employee

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is recruiting an Agriculture Services Inspector 2 in the Agriculture Services Division. The position is located in the Klamath Falls Shipping Point Inspection District and involves providing agricultural inspections, sample collection, field inspections, and other duties to support the local agricultural community. This role 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, which works statewide to assist Oregon’s agriculture producers to sell and ship products worldwide. The Shipping Point Inspection (SPI) Program provides services for the inspection, verification, and certification of Oregon commodities prior to their shipment into U.S. and world commerce channels. Duties include impartial third‑party inspection of products 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.

Specific responsibilities include providing shipping point inspections, phytosanitary inspections, official sampling and witnessing, and other services to assist customers in moving agricultural products. The position also conducts 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.

• 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.
• Live within 30 miles of Klamath Falls, OR.

• 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 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 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.

• This position is represented by SEIU.
• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine the pay step for the successful candidate. The analysis will be based on relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.
• Candidates new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range.

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. Successful candidates must present 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.