Senior Agricultural Inspector – Border & Quarantine

State of California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking an Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) to perform high‑level regulatory inspections of vehicles and commodities at the Border Protection Station in California. The role focuses on preventing pest introductions and ensuring quarantine compliance.

Work is outdoor and in office settings with rotating shifts. The position is seasonal and not visa‑sponsorable; new hires start at the minimum salary or alternate range as applicable.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications are listed in the Class Specification.

Responsibilities

• Performs the most difficult and varied regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent introduction of unwanted pests into California.
• Directs proper inspection of vehicles for compliance with agricultural quarantine laws and regulations and determines admissibility of agricultural commodities.

Job description

State of California's Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking an Agricultural Technician III (Seasonal) to perform high‑level regulatory inspections of vehicles and commodities at the Border Protection Station in California. The role focuses on preventing pest introductions and ensuring quarantine compliance.

Work is outdoor and in office settings with rotating shifts. The position is seasonal and not visa‑sponsorable; new hires start at the minimum salary or alternate range as applicable.