Seed Field Supervisor - Remote & Field Leader

Washington State Health Care Authority; Washington; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

PPE provided

12 paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Washington State Department of Agriculture seeks a Seed Field Supervisor to lead the field inspection team across Washington state, overseeing quality phytosanitary certification inspections, sampling, and regulatory compliance with USDA and state rules.

You will supervise up to 5 permanent and about 14 seasonal inspectors, direct field operations, and ensure sampling and licensing duties are met, including obtaining required certifications and maintaining relationships with growers and seed

Qualifications

• One year of supervisory experience in an agricultural environment.
• Five years of seed industry production, processing, marketing and testing or related agricultural regulatory experience.
• Must maintain or acquire specialized licenses/certifications (ISTA, USDA Authorized Sampling/Certification Officer).

Responsibilities

• Direct field inspection staff and supervise up to 5 permanent and ~14 seasonal inspectors.
• Oversee quality phytosanitary and seed certification inspections and sampling.
• Enforce federal and state seed regulations and maintain stakeholder relations (growers, seed companies).
• Issue phytosanitary certificates as a licensed USDA ACO.
• Ensure licenses and certifications are obtained and maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Regulatory interpretation

Tools

ISTA sampling certification

USDA sampling accreditation

Job description

Washington State Department of Agriculture seeks a Seed Field Supervisor to lead the field inspection team across Washington state, overseeing quality phytosanitary certification inspections, sampling, and regulatory compliance with USDA and state rules.

You will supervise up to 5 permanent and about 14 seasonal inspectors, direct field operations, and ensure sampling and licensing duties are met, including obtaining required certifications and maintaining relationships with growers and seed