Agriculture Services Inspector ; Shipping Point Inspector

Agency: Oregon Department of Agriculture

Position Type: Employee

Salary Range: $3,798 – $5,193

Location: Klamath Falls, OR

An Agriculture Services Inspector 2 will support the department’s mission to safeguard Oregon’s agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities by performing a range of inspection and sampling duties. The position is located in the Klamath Falls Shipping Point Inspection District and is seasonal part-time.

• Conduct shipping point inspections of Oregon agricultural commodities.
• Perform phytosanitary inspections and issue certificates to support export.
• Carry out official sampling and witnessing activities.
• Complete food safety sampling and inspections.
• Execute field inspections and sample processing.
• Survey for exotic insects or pathogens.
• Assist with other Agriculture Services Division or agency assignments as directed.

• One season of experience performing agricultural inspections, or
• One year of experience in a commercial fruit or vegetable growing, grading, or marketing enterprise.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to regularly lift objects 50–60 lbs.
• Residence within 30 miles of Klamath Falls, OR.

• General knowledge of Oregon agriculture and inspection processes.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Accurate written record keeping of inspection activities and fee collections.
• Effective oral and written communication with a variety of stakeholders.

Competitive health, vision, and dental coverage; paid holidays, personal business leave, paid and accrued vacation, and sick leave; optional benefits such as basic life insurance, short‑term and 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 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 acceptable documents for employment verification.