Oregon state government

Oregon state government

Agriculture Services Inspector 1( Shipping Point Inspector 1)

Ontario | ODA | SPI - CAFO District Office · Part-time

Work authorization required$50k-$60kDetected 6 days ago
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About the role

  • One season of experience as a shipping point inspector aide.
  • A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

  • SPI program staff provide inspections and issue phytosanitary certificates to support export of Oregon agriculture commodities.
  • This position will work in the Ontario 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.

Requirements

  • One year of experience in a commercial fruit or vegetable growing, grading, or marketing enterprise.
  • Ability to regularly lift objects 50 - 60 lbs.

Nice to have

  • 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.

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: July 31, 2026
  • 1st Round of Interviews: Week of August 6, 2026
  • 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD
  • Anticipated Start Date: August 17, 2026
  • These dates are approximate and may change. *
  • Lived experience may count towards the requested skills.

Compensation

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

Benefits

  • More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board.
  • 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.
  • Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.
  • Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.
  • For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values.

Company info

  • At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food.
  • Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
  • The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Learn more about what we do here
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This position is located in the Ontario Shipping Point District based out of Ontario, OR.
  • The Agriculture Services Inspector 1 is a seasonal part-time position, located in Ontario, Oregon.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship.
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