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Occupational Report
for Agricultural Inspectors (45-2011)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Inspect agricultural commodities, processing equipment, and facilities, and fish and logging operations, to ensure compliance with regulations and laws governing health, quality, and safety.
Employment Outlook
for Agricultural Inspectors
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the regional average.Due to few projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Agricultural Inspectors
There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web
for Agricultural Inspectors
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Agricultural Inspectors
Wages
for Agricultural Inspectors
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$12.43 |
$14.63 |
$17.99 |
$25.94 |
$30.96
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$20.15 |
$41,928 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
22.06 |
25.40 |
28.59 |
30.97 |
34.09
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27.94 |
58,109 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
12.98 |
15.69 |
19.47 |
25.71 |
28.59
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20.05 |
41,711 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Agricultural Inspectors
Industry
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Ownership |
2008
Employment |
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Total, All Industries
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All |
75 |
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Total, All Industries
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Private |
28 |
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Manufacturing
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Private |
11 |
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Food Manufacturing
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Private |
11 |
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Total, All Industries
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Federal |
39 |
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Federal Government (Non-Postal)
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Federal |
39 |
Educational Requirements
for Agricultural Inspectors
Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Agricultural Inspectors
- Analyze And Evaluate Ecosystem Data
- Apply Health And Sanitation Standards
- Compose Business Correspondence
- Enforce Laws, Ordinances And Regulations
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Gather Physical Evidence
- Identify Cut And Grade Of Meat
- Identify Tree And Plant Characteristics
- Inspect Agricultural Goods For Disease, Pests Or Noxious Weeds
- Inspect Animal Products For Wholesomeness And Grade
- Inspect Fields Or Forests To Detect Plant Diseases, Pest Infestations Or Noxious Weeds
- Inspect Products And Systems For Regulatory Compliance
- Interpret And Explain Governmental And Organizational Rules, Policies And Regulations
- Operate And Maintain Inspection Tools And Equipment
- Perform Safety Inspections
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Recognize Disease And Parasites In Animals
- Recognize Plant Disease
- Recognize Public Safety Hazards
- Sort Agricultural Produce According To Grade, Color And Size
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
- Use Interviewing Techniques
- Verify Investigative Information
- Write Safety Reports
Schools and Training Providers
for Agricultural Inspectors
No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Agricultural Inspectors
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
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