Agriculture Services Inspector 1(Shipping Point)

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 39,227 - 52,876; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Paid holidays and leave

Optional life insurance and disability benefits

Job summary

The State of Oregon is hiring an Agriculture Services Inspector 1 for the Hermiston Shipping Point Inspection district. This role conducts essential agricultural inspections and supports local communities by ensuring the compliance and market of Oregon's agricultural products.

Responsibilities include shipping point inspections, sample collection, and issuing phytosanitary certificates. Applicants need a year's experience in relevant fields and the ability to lift 50–60 lbs.

Competitive benefits are offered, making this position ideal for those dedicated to agriculture.

Qualifications

• One season of experience as a shipping point inspector aide, or one year in commercial growing, grading, or marketing.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to regularly lift objects 50–60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct shipping point and phytosanitary inspections.
• Perform field inspections and sample processing.
• Provide third-party product inspections.
• Issue phytosanitary certificates.

Skills

General knowledge of Oregon agriculture

Basic arithmetic skills

Record-keeping ability

Communication skills

Job description

Position Title

Agriculture Services Inspector 1 (Shipping Point)

Posting Dates

Initial Posting Date: 05/18/2026

Application Deadline: 05/31/2026

Agency

Department of Agriculture

Salary Range

$3,515 - $4,738

Position Type

Employee

Job Summary

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is recruiting an Agriculture Services Inspector 1 for the Hermiston Shipping Point Inspection district. The role provides agricultural inspections, sample collection, field inspections, and other duties to support the local agricultural community and safeguard Oregon's agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities through assistance, compliance, and market support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct shipping point inspections, phytosanitary inspections, official sampling and witnessing, and other services to assist customers in moving agricultural products.
• Perform field inspections, sample processing, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and other duties as assigned by the Agriculture Services Division or agency.
• Provide impartial third‑party inspection of product to determine grades of fruits, nuts, and vegetables, and implement alternative inspection programs in collaboration with customers.
• Issue phytosanitary certificates to support export of Oregon agriculture commodities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to regularly lift objects 50–60 lbs.

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

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US 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 (See page 3) for employment verification.