SCS Global Services · 21 hours ago
Technical Specialist, Forestry
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Conduct robust and detailed Forest Management and Chain of Custody audits
Perform audits in a variety of forest, industrial, and urban settings, at companies such as timber companies, government land managers, sawmills, pellet mills, furniture manufacturers, paper distributors, printers, etc.
Generate high-quality audit reports, ensuring accurate, detailed, and consistent descriptions of evidence and findings
Independently, or with teams, assess management practices of organizations related to applicable certification standards
Be proficient in program and certification requirements, ensuring a pragmatic approach to a wide range of auditing circumstances while maintaining the integrity of the certification scheme (e.g. FSC, PEFC, SFI, etc.)
Review audit reports to provide oversight and quality control
Make decisions to grant, maintain, reduce, expand, suspend, or terminate certification based on evidence of conformance with requirements
Support ongoing training and evaluation of performance for auditors
Consider and implement changes affecting certification (either client or scheme initiated)
Monitor status of clients’ non-conformances
Ensure implementation of program procedures and documents
Perform witness and internal audits where necessary
Coordinate the audit process with clients and stakeholders
Ensure that clients provide necessary data and information
Provide high level of customer service throughout the audit process
Work with clients throughout the year on certification related questions and concerns
Accurately and consistently track client files and records in relevant folders and databases
Communicate regularly with clients and auditors, and international affiliate staff/auditors, ensuring they are informed of changing policies, procedures, and requirements
Communicate requirements clearly, effectively, and concisely
Aid in the development of external communication materials
Support the development and distribution of the auditor training materials
Support departmental quality program and implement quality initiatives
Aid in the development of internal procedures and guidelines
Support monitoring the status of accreditation and internal non-conformances
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's Degree in forestry, natural resources, ecology, or a related field
5+ years of professional experience in forestry, natural resource management, or a related field
Applied experience in auditing and/or quality assurance
Fluency in English with work experience that includes professional and technical verbal and written communication
Strong organization and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail
Strong customer service and teamwork orientation
Proficient with business software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and database management
Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently, responsive and adaptive to a team environment
Ability to work in the US and to travel domestically and internationally for audits as needed
Preferred
Qualification as lead Forest Management and Chain of Custody auditor for FSC, SFI, and other relevant services/schemes, e.g. PEFC, SBP
Licensed or registered forester credential
Company
SCS Global Services
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Diana Kirsanova Phillips
Chief of Staff to the CEO and CAO
Scott Harlow
CIO
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