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NSF · 2 weeks ago

Independent Contract - Forestry Auditor

United States

Part-time, Contract

Remote

Senior Level

NSF is a company with over 80 years of experience in testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services. They are seeking a Forestry Lead Auditor to manage, plan, and execute third-party audits in North America, focusing on various forestry certification standards.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Forestry Certification experienceSustainable forestry auditingTechnical forestry operationsEnvironmental management systemsForestry lawsRegulationsClear expressionInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Valid Inspector certificate

Forester License

PEFC knowledge certificate

Professional degree with preference to advanced degrees in forest science and natural resource management

Experience in implementing or auditing sustainable forestry, product, quality, or environmental management system standards

Ability to maintain at least 20-30 audit days per year

PC computer and/or laptop

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

Environmental management systems against which audits may be conducted

Professional audit procedures, including the SFI Audit Procedures and Qualifications (SFI-APQ)

Preferred

Business entity preferred

Experience with SFI programs for SFI Program Participants (for audits for industry clients)

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

Certification requirements related to the standards

Benefits

Competitive Daily Pay Rate

Reimburse Travel Costs

Flexible Scheduling

Support of a Technical Team

Company

NSF

Glassdoor2.7

Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting and improving human health and the environment on a global scale.

Founded in 1944

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.nsf.org

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