Produce Safety Field Inspector

Overview

Location:

Multiple Locations - Eastern Washington, WA, US

Date Posted:
Jan 22, 2026

Date Expire:
Feb 22, 2026

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Salary Range: $60,132.00 - $80,820.00 Annually

Produce Safety Field Inspector

Salary: $60,132.00 - $80,820.00 Annually

Location
:
Multiple Locations - Eastern Washington, WA

Job Type
:
Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment
:
Remote Only

Job Number
:

Department
:
Dept. of Agriculture

Division
:
Food Safety and Consumer Services - Produce Safety

Opening Date
: 01/22/2026

Closing Date
: 2/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step. The first review of applications is scheduled for the week of January 29, 2026. To be considered, please submit your application on or before January 28, 2025. The agency reserves the right to make a hire any time after the initial screening date.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct field inspections supporting Produce Safety Program objectives.
• Perform field inspections on assigned entities, ensuring adherence to established standards.
• Conduct thorough review of required sanitation and other required records.
• Perform a complete inspection of on-site physical structures and associated grounds for compliance with standards.
• Document and present inspection and investigation findings:
• Provide clear, concise written and oral reports of inspections.
• Effectively convey areas of concern in order of priority.
• Provide photographic evidence as required to assist in potential regulatory action.
• Fully document and collect all relevant data and evidence during investigations.
• Input data into Food Pro database on inspection results and assignments.

Conducts outreach activities and attend all training events as required.

• Conduct outreach calls to help growers understand their coverage status, prepare them for an inspection, and/or provide general education.

Who should apply?

Professionals with:

A bachelor’s degree involving major study in business, microbiology, food science, food technology, biochemistry, dairy science, environmental health or a degree in a closely allied field.

AND

One (1) year of professional experience in a public health regulatory, food manufacturing environment, or produce or food-based agriculture industry.

Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.

Special Requirements:

• Must have the ability to qualify for and obtain FDA Commissioning as required. FDA Commission qualifications (subject to change, discretion, and further inquiry by FDA):
• Meets qualification for FSCS position duties.
• Citizen of the United States of America.
• No felonies/misdemeanors (excluding minor traffic offenses) or pending trials/investigations for such.

AND

• Must be able to travel across Washington State to conduct inspections as assigned.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(desirable):

• Experience with USDA GAP/GHP audits and standards.
• Prior experience with agricultural and food processing individuals and organizations and with a demonstrated history of positive interactions.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish.

Employee Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
• WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave;  for more information.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.

How to apply

You must complete your careers.wa.gov profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:

• A resume detailing experience and education
• A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• Three professional references

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