$3,612.33

Per Month

Position range in Coastal Bend $3,139.00

•$4,604.00 Per Month TDA

•Inspector for Biosecurity Enforcement/Road S

Texas Department of Agriculture

Occupation:

Agricultural Inspectors

Location:

RIVERIA, TX

•78379

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

09/10/2026

Positions available: 4

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Selection Required

Updated:

09/10/2026

Expires:

09/24/2026

Agency Job ID:

104574

Job #: 17067638

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.

https:

//erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=104574&PostingSeq=1 Agency Information The Texas Department of Agriculture¿s key objectives are to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. Our agency operates agricultural inspection stations strategically located throughout the state which aim to protect agriculture and ensure a safe food supply in the state of Texas. The main purpose of our inspectors is to prevent plant pests and diseases and unsafe food from entering Texas.

WHAT YOU

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LL DO:

Perform entry-level inspection work for the Texas Department of Agriculture¿s (TDA) Biosecurity Enforcement and Road Stations program. Train on and become proficient in accurately conducting road station, destination, and market blitz agricultural inspections administered by TDA to contribute to the enforcement of agriculture laws and regulations for consumer protection in the State of Texas. Train on looking for agricultural products that are not in compliance with state and federal plant quarantine regulations; agricultural products that have not been inspected; agricultural pests; plants carry diseases; unsafe food products; and biological threats. Work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Note:

Inspector I¿s may have limited or no experience and spend the majority of their time performing simple to routine work following standard procedures. Employees may also occasionally assist others in performing work of greater complexity. Essential Job Duties Train on and become proficient in accurately conducting road station, destination, and market blitz agricultural inspections administered by TDA, which may include some or all of the following areas:o inspect agricultural shipments at road station inspection locations for pests and diseases, enforce quarantine requirements; o conduct destination and market blitz inspections at nurseries and other locations receiving potentially threatening quarantine host articles or species; o inspect produce, nursery plants, trees, shrubs and other agricultural products for disease and insects;o collect biological samples, when required;o collect and remit fees to include licensing and late fees; andissue stop-sales, notices of seizure, findings reports, enforcement actions and collect samples.

Note that Inspections may be conducted of vehicles, commercial trailers, agricultural products, agricultural commodities, and soil and plants at fixed road station sites.

Complete accurate, detailed reports related to inspections, travel vouchers, and mileage reports; complete various daily, weekly, and end-of-month reports; and prepare a variety of required correspondence.

Become proficient in operating and maintaining inspection station equipment, including mobile data collection devices and surveillance systems.

May respond to potential pest or disease alerts following incident response protocols throughout the state, which constitutes on-call status or when activated by the Administrator for Biosecurity Enforcement and Road Stations, Deputy Director, or Chief of Staff to prevent and mitigate further infestation. Examples include the threat of The New world Screwworm and other Agroterrorism attacks.

Train on and become proficient in the use of Performing Inspections, Enforcement and Recruitment (PIER), Bringing Resource Integration and Data Together for Greater Efficiency (BRIDGE) and business intelligence reports.

Represent the agency in a positive manner when dealing with constituents.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a State of Texas Application through CAPPS Careers or WIT ¿ experience listed on the application must state how each of the following qualifications are met:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent.

Work experience conducting inspections of pests, crops, soil, food products, animals, or related area.

This position is primarily located in South Texas at a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Road Station.o Primary work locations will cover south Texas (Falfurrias, Laredo, McAllen, Nueces, and Kleberg). o Required to work and travel across the state to work at mobile biosecurity enforcement locations, as needed. TDA may provide motor pool transportation for business needs only. o Required to work shifts outside of normal business hours including night and weekend shifts and being on-call. Hours may vary based on the needs of the agency.

Valid Texas driver¿s license and an acceptable driving record. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of laws, codes, standards, and regulations related to the area of responsibility; the principles and methods of field inspection and quality control; and business practices in regulated occupations and industries.

Skill in conducting inspections; in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; in determining proper courses of action; in using instruments or tools necessary to perform inspections; in using applicable computer programs and databases; and in maintaining records and written reports.

Ability to prepare reports, gather and analyze data; plan, organize and work independently, as well as within a team environment; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; exercise sound judgment and discretion; and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Working Conditions Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Requires working outdoors and exposure to extremes in temperatures (including high-low temperature changes and variable climatic conditions such as rain, fog, dust, fumes, gases, and odors