State of Oregon
Shipping Point Inspector 1
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is currently recruiting for a Shipping Point Inspector 1 position within the Agriculture Services Division. 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. 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. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. 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. As a Shipping Point 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. SPI program staff provide inspections and issue phytosanitary certificates to support export of Oregon agriculture commodities. 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. The Shipping Point Inspector 1 is a seasonal part-time position, located in the Ontario Shipping Point District based out of Ontario, OR. To qualify for the position, you need: 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. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. Ability to regularly lift objects 50
60 lbs is also required. Requested skills include: general knowledge of Oregon agriculture and inspection processes, basic knowledge of arithmetic, ability to keep accurate written records of inspection activities and fee collections, and ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people to obtain or provide information. Recruitment closes on Friday, August 17. The first round of interviews will be in the week of August 18. The second round of interviews and the anticipated start date are to be announced later. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the requested skills. 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. Resume required. Show us 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. Upon submitting your application, please be sure to check your account for pending questions and tasks such as declaring Veterans Points and attaching supporting.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is currently recruiting for a Shipping Point Inspector 1 position within the Agriculture Services Division. 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. 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. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. 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. As a Shipping Point 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. SPI program staff provide inspections and issue phytosanitary certificates to support export of Oregon agriculture commodities. 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. The Shipping Point Inspector 1 is a seasonal part-time position, located in the Ontario Shipping Point District based out of Ontario, OR. To qualify for the position, you need: 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. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. Ability to regularly lift objects 50
60 lbs is also required. Requested skills include: general knowledge of Oregon agriculture and inspection processes, basic knowledge of arithmetic, ability to keep accurate written records of inspection activities and fee collections, and ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people to obtain or provide information. Recruitment closes on Friday, August 17. The first round of interviews will be in the week of August 18. The second round of interviews and the anticipated start date are to be announced later. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the requested skills. 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. Resume required. Show us 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. Upon submitting your application, please be sure to check your account for pending questions and tasks such as declaring Veterans Points and attaching supporting.