PLANT QUARANTINE INSPECTOR

Department of Food & Agriculture · Nevada County

Salary: $4,130 – $5,617 per month

Closes: 2026-11-20T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. 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!! 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. This CDFA work location is Located in Nevada County, the Truckee Border Protection Station is surrounded by beautiful mountain views and scenery with access to free parking. Truckee is in close proximity to shopping, restaurants and grocery stores and is accessible to communities of North Lake Tahoe and Reno. There is also a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, golfing, biking, and skiing along with popular events in the Reno/Tahoe area (Hot August Nights, Brews and Blues Festival, and Burning Man). 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.


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!!

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.

This CDFA work location is Located in Nevada County, the Truckee Border Protection Station is surrounded by beautiful mountain views and scenery with access to free parking. Truckee is in close proximity to shopping, restaurants and grocery stores and is accessible to communities of North Lake Tahoe and Reno. There is also a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, golfing, biking, and skiing along with popular events in the Reno/Tahoe area (Hot August Nights, Brews and Blues Festival, and Burning Man).

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 7 current state openings in Nevada County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 16 days, on November 20, 2026.

Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 22, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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