Initial Posting Date:

10/08/2025

Application Deadline:

10/26/2025

Agency:

Department of Agriculture

Salary Range:

$3,429 - $4,622

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Shipping Point Inspector 1

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) works to ensure healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. If this sounds like something you would like to do, then apply for this Shipping Point Inspector 1 position we have multiple positions available.

 What you’ll be doing

As Shipping Point Inspector 1, you will provide traditional shipping point inspections and certification of

nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables. This includes sampling and inspection of sample; records note and writes certificates of grade or inspection reports with all pertinent information on the kind of product, variety, brand, manifest, car or truck numbers, container size and type, etc.

The Shipping Point Inspector 1 is a seasonal part - time position, located in Hood River, Oregon.

Working conditions

• Works with industry members in inspection program related issues. Works with company owners and

• managers, which requires a high level of professionalism including appropriate attire, like that as

• worn by these contacts. Other conditions: working long hours as needed; occasionally working with

• industry members in matters relating to contentious issues works regularly in field conditions with

• exposure to weather. Working long hours as dictated by workload (seasonally), travel required at

• various times for one to two weeks at a time, regular lifting of objects 50-60 lbs. This position

• frequently works weekends, holidays, evening, and split shifts.

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What we’re looking for:

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.

*Must have a valid driver's license, and a good driving record or be able to provide an acceptable alternate method of transportation.

Projected Recruitment Timeline

• Recruitment Closes:  October 26, 2025

• 1st Interviews: On going

• 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD or if necessary

• Anticipated Start Date: TBA

• *These dates are approximate and may change. *

How to apply:

Required: Attach a resume to your application. Demonstrate how you meet the qualifications and requested skills in your application. Applications without the requested document attached will not move forward in the recruitment process.

What’s in it for you

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board.

Additional Information:

• Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.

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

• 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. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate’s professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable character to determine appropriate placement in the salary range. Candidates new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range.

NOTE: Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. 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.
 

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.

Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please email to: oda.recruitment@oda.oregon.gov or call 503-986-4584.