PLANT QUARANTINE INSPECTOR

Department of Food & Agriculture · Mono County

Salary: $4,130 – $5,617 per month

Closes: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. Under the close supervision of the Plant Quarantine Supervisor I, with guidance from the Plant Quarantine Supervisor II, the Plant Quarantine Inspector performs regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California. Seasoned inspectors are expected to be able to work independently with minimal supervision and may be required to act as shift leader. As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!! Located in Mono County, the Topaz Border Protection Station is located in a rural scenic area with views of Topaz Lake. Topaz offers quiet and peaceful surroundings with many outdoor recreational opportunities such as camping, fishing, and boating. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.


Under the close supervision of the Plant Quarantine Supervisor I, with guidance from the Plant Quarantine Supervisor II, the Plant Quarantine Inspector performs regulatory inspections on vehicles and commodities to prevent the introduction of unwanted pests into California. Seasoned inspectors are expected to be able to work independently with minimal supervision and may be required to act as shift leader.

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

Located in Mono County, the Topaz Border Protection Station is located in a rural scenic area with views of Topaz Lake. Topaz offers quiet and peaceful surroundings with many outdoor recreational opportunities such as camping, fishing, and boating.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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Department of Food & Agriculture currently has 20 other open positions in this database.

Regional hiring context

There are 2 current state openings in Mono County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 2 days, on November 6, 2026.

Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 8, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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