Independent Contractor - Forestry Auditor
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Mid-level Audit & Controls role at NSF. CA, United States · part-time.
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What you'll do
- Plan and carry out each audit from start to finish for forestry certification programs
- Lead third-party forestry audits across North America
- Keep an annual schedule that allows for twenty to thirty audit days
What you bring
- You hold a valid inspector certificate, a forester license, and a PEFC forestry knowledge certificate
- You have forestry certification experience, including SFI, PEFC, FSC or ATFS programs
- You bring professional forestry experience and knowledge of wood-fiber operations, forestry rules and management standards
- You can assess objective evidence, communicate clearly, listen well and organize complex audit information
Who this fits
This independent-contractor role suits an experienced forestry professional who can lead audits and maintain the stated annual audit workload. Scheduling is flexible, and the work covers North America.
From the employer
We are seeking a Forestry Lead Auditor (SFI Forest Management, SFI Fiber Sourcing, SFI Chain of Custody, PEFC Chain of Custody, FSC Chain of Custody, FSC Forest Management, & ATFS, to lead 3rd Party Audits in North America. This is an independent contract position that offers flexible scheduling to perform 20-30 days of audits per year. As a Forestry Lead Auditor you will be responsible for managing, planning and executing all phases for each audit process.
- Valid Inspector certificate, Forester License, PEFC knowledge certificate
- Forestry Certification experience in (SFI Forest Management, SFI Fiber Sourcing, SFI Chain of Custody, PEFC Chain of Custody, FSC Chain of Custody, FSC Forest Management, & ATFS (inspector certificate) SFI Chain of Custody, forester license
- Forest Management auditors: Professional degree with preference to advanced degrees in forest science and natural resource management. Professionals who have worked in forest management and/or the forest products industry and understand associated management systems and programs.
- Experience in implementing or auditing sustainable forestry, product, quality, or environmental management system standards, which may include experience in conducting internal or external audits of sustainable forestry, environmental management system, product, or quality standards. Preference will be given to industry foresters having experience with SFI programs for SFI Program Participants (for audits for industry clients) or those with experience conducting or external audits.
- Business entity preferred.
- Ability to maintain at least 20-30 audit days per year.
- PC computer and/or laptop
Education and Work Experience:
Auditors shall have the education, appropriate work experience and knowledge to be competent in:
· Technical forestry operations focused on the production of wood fiber;
· The integration of economic, environmental and social aspects of forestry;
· Forestry and environmental laws and regulations;
· Relevant forest management standards;
· Relevant forestry and environmental laws and regulations
· Environmental management systems against which audits may be conducted;
Preferred lead auditor qualification
Forest Management and Fiber Sourcing auditors shall have the education, formal training, and experience that promote competency in and comprehension of:
· forestry operations as they relate to natural resource management, including wildlife, fisheries, recreation, etc.;
· environmental regulation related to forestry;
· international and domestic sustainable forestry management systems and performance standards; and
· certification requirements related to the standards.
Exceptions to selected knowledge, education and/or experience requirements may be granted when warranted by the specialized
nature of the audit assignment and by the auditor’s training or expertise
Personal Competencies and Skills for All Auditors
All auditors shall possess personal attributes, competencies and skills in the following areas:
· Clear expression of concepts and ideas, both verbally and in writing;
· Interpersonal skills conducive to effective and efficient auditing, including diplomacy, tact and the ability to listen;
· Sensitivity to regional and cultural norms;
· The ability to reach sound and objective judgments based upon objective evidence; and
· Organizational skills that facilitate analyzing and processing a large amount of information.
What we offer:
- Competitive Daily Pay Rate
- Reimburse Travel Costs
- Flexible Scheduling
- Support of a Technical Team
- Forestry Certification experience in PEFC Chain of Custody, SFI Fiber Sourcing, SFI Forest Management, FSC (Chain of Custody, Forest Management), ATFS (inspector certificate), SFI Chain of Custody, forester license
- Experience in implementing or auditing sustainable forestry, product, quality, or environmental management system standards, which may include experience in conducting internal or external audits of sustainable forestry, environmental management system, product, or quality standards. Preference will be given to industry foresters having experience with SFI programs for SFI Program Participants (for audits for industry clients) or those with experience conducting internal or external audits.
- Technical forestry operations focused on the production of wood fiber;
· The integration of economic, environmental and social aspects of forestry;
· Forestry and environmental laws and regulations;
· Relevant forest management standards;
· Relevant forestry and environmental laws and regulations
· Environmental management systems against which audits may be conducted; Professional audit procedures, including the SFI Audit Procedures and Qualifications (SFI-APQ)
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