Agriculture Services Laborer

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This recruitment has been extended.

TheOregonDepartmentofAgriculture(ODA)iscurrentlyrecruitingformultiple AgricultureServicesLaborerpositions withintheAgricultureServicesDivision,locatedintheHermistonShippingPointDistrict.Thesepositionssupportthedepartment’s mission to safeguard Oregon's agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communitiesthrough assistance, compliance, and market support.

Oregon Department of Agriculture – Who weare:

AttheOregonDepartmentofAgriculture (ODA),employeesworkwithadynamicandsupportiveteamofmission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now andinthefuturethroughinspectionandcertification,regulation,andpromotionofagricultureandfood.Diversity,Equity,and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency worktogethertofosterfairness,equity,inclusion,andbelonging.Thedepartmentstrivestobeamodelemployercommittedtopromotingdiversity,equity,andinclusion.Learnmoreaboutwhatwedohere

What you’ll bedoing:

As anAgriculture Services Laborer, you will be part of the Agriculture Services Division, a group of programs that worktogetherstatewidetoassistOregon’sagricultureproducerstosuccessfullysellandshipproductsworldwide.TheShipping Point Inspection (SPI) Program provides a variety of services for the inspection, verification, and certification ofOregoncommoditiespriortotheirshipmentintoUSandworldcommercechannels.Theseincludeimpartialthird-party inspection of product to determine grades of fruits, nuts, and vegetables and implementation of alternative inspectionprograms where ODA staff collaborate with customers to provide inspections. SPI program staff provide inspections andissuephytosanitarycertificatestosupportexportofOregonagriculturecommodities.

In this position, you will sort and grade commodities, working in a warehouse or processing plant to assist customers in moving agricultural products. As needed, this position may also assist with other Agriculture Services Division or agency activities, including field inspections, sample processing, surveys for exotic insects or pathogens, and other duties as assigned. This position is located in the Hermiston Shipping Point District based out of Hermiston, OR.

TheAgriculture Services Laboreris a seasonal part-time position, located within the Hermiston Shipping Point District in Hermiston, Oregon.

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Whatwe’relookingfor

• be at least 18 years of age at time ofhire.

• have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable drivingrecord.

• Ability toregularly liftobjects50-60lbs.

Key Skills or DesiredAttributes

• knowledge of agriculture, horticulture, plant pathology, agronomy, or relatedexperience.

• with inspection, laboratory testing, and/or plant diseaseidentification.

• knowledge of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication,division).

• to keep accurate written records of inspection activities and feecollections.

• tocommunicateorallyandinwritingwithavarietyofpeopletoobtainorprovideinformation.

• adherence to established protocols, safety standards, and ethical conduct when representing theagency.

Projected RecruitmentTimeline

• Recruitment Closes: November 1, 2026

• Round of Interviews:TBD

• Round of Interviews:TBD

• Start Date:Immediately

*These dates are approximate and may change.*

** 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.

How toapply:

• Resume Required.Show us how you meet the qualifications and requested skills in your application. If you do not currently live in the Hermiston, OR area, please indicate your willingness to relocate or your application will not be considered. Applications without the requested documents 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 asdeclaringVeterans'Pointsandattachingsupporting.

• state employees – please apply through your employee Workdayaccount.

What’s in it foryou

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellentmedical, visionand 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,suchasbasiclifeinsurance,short-termdisability,long-termdisability,deferredcompensationsavingsprogram,and flexiblespendingaccountsforhealthcareandchildcareexpenses.MoreinformationisavailablefromthePublicEmployeesBenefitBoard.

AdditionalInformation:

• state employees, please apply through your employee Workdayaccount.

• 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,andcertificationsdocumentedintheapplicationmaterials.Onaverage,candidatesnewtostateservicewillmostlikelybeofferedcompensationinthelowertomid-levelofthesalaryrange.

• Please review theClassification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visitourwebsiteforinformation onthejoboffer processfollowingpayequity.Priortomaking ajoboffer,aninternalpay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate’s professional experience and education willbecomparedtothestateemployeeworkforceperformingworkofacomparablecharactertodetermineappropriateplacementinthesalary range.Candidatesnewtostateservicetypicallyreceiveasalarywithinthefirst half of the salary range.

NOTE: Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which youare applying. Yourapplication materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.Forfurtherinformation,pleasevisitthePayEquityProjecthomepage.

• United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship.Withinthreedaysofhire,allapplicantswillberequiredtocompletetheUSDepartmentofHomelandSecurity's FormI-9,confirmingauthorizationtoworkintheUnited States.TheOregonEmploymentDepartmentisanE-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Questions/NeedHelp?

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