Hop Sampler | Multiple Positions

About the role

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is seeking twenty-five (25) full-time non-permanent Agricultural Inspector 1 positions within the Plant Protection Division. These positions are located in Yakima, Washington and are not represented by a union.

Responsibilities

• Drive to farms and warehouses as assigned; pick up samples individually or with a group and return samples to lab.
• Sample hops per USDA GIPSA requirements.
• Maneuver bales of hops, push out of cores, box core samples.
• Label samples, complete worksheets, maintain tallies of samples taken and lot numbers.
• Input data accurately using state issued tablet and specialized software.
• Complete required training and follow state agency rules for timekeeping and travel.
• Input precise hours worked into PISCES timekeeping system.
• Create TEMS records for POV mileage reimbursements.
• Take USDA Acts & Regulations sampling exam.

Qualifications

• Valid drivers license & proof of vehicle insurance.
• Ability to pass USDA Acts & Regulations and Sampling exam.

Supplemental Information

• Employee Benefits: A healthy work/life balance, including flexible work schedules and teleworking. Excellent benefits package including Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave, 12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Contact Us

• To apply, complete your careers.wa.gov profile and answer the supplemental questions. For any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at Recruitment@agr.wa.gov.