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Auditor, Forestry Chain of Custody

74% Flex
Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Freelance
Experience: 
Entry-level / graduate
Work from: 
California (USA)

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field, 2+ years experience in forest products sector, ISO training certification or willingness to complete, Fluency in English with strong communication skills, Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and ICT tools.

Key responsabilities:

  • Conduct robust Chain of Custody audits
  • Generate high-quality audit reports
  • Communicate requirements to clients effectively
  • Assess management practices related to certification standards
  • Travel 75% for on-site audits, must have driver's license
SCS Global Services logo
SCS Global Services SME https://www.scsglobalservices.com/
201 - 500 Employees
About SCS Global Services
Scientific Certification Systems, Inc., now doing business as SCS Global Services, is a trusted leader in third-party environmental, sustainability and food quality certification, auditing, testing and standards development. We partner with companies, government agencies, and stakeholders worldwide to identify and drive practices, policies and processes that advance the goals of sustainable development and give innovators a competitive advantage. Working with capable leaders across the forestry, green building, energy, agricultural, fisheries, and consumer products sectors, we proudly provide services in every corner of the earth. These services are enabling policy-makers, procurement officers, company decision-makers and consumers to make informed decisions based on the highest level of environmental, ethical and quality accountability. We also play a leading role in driving the development of national and international leadership standards to create a framework for continuous improvement.
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Job description

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Overview

The Forest Products Chain of Custody Auditor’s primary service is to conduct Chain of Custody audits for a network of clients. This is a contract position located in the United States.

Relevant Chain of Custody Services/Schemes

  • Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
  • Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)
  • Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
  • Other Chain of Custody Program services, as applicable

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Auditing

  • Conduct robust and detailed Chain of Custody audits
  • Perform audits in industrial and urban settings, at companies such as sawmills, door manufacturers, veneer 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.)

Communications

  • Communicate Chain of Custody requirements to clients clearly, effectively, and concisely
  • Communicate regularly with clients ensuring that Corrective Action Requests are closed within appropriate deadlines
  • Communicate promptly with SCS staff on the scheduling of audits and revisions to draft reports, if needed

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, sustainability, environmental studies, or a related field
  • ISO training certification or willingness to complete the ISO training offered by SCS
  • 2+ years of professional experience in the forest products sector
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred or in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the forest products sector
  • Fluency in English with work experience that involves professional and technical written communication in English
  • Strong organization and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong customer service and teamwork orientation
  • Initiative, good judgment, ability to work independently, responsive, and adaptive personality
  • Applied experience in auditing and/or quality assurance
  • Proficient with business software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Information Communication Technology tools (Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
  • Ability to travel domestically and to Canada for on-site audits

Additional Preferred Qualifications

  • Currently qualified as an FSC, PEFC, and/or SFI Lead Auditor

Physical Requirements

This is a home office-based job and requires travel for on-site audits with our clients 75% of the time. Must be able to physically travel to audit sites, and a driver's license is required. Primarily computer-based work, and must be able to speak and listen in person and on the phone.

Work Environment

Home office and on-site client visits. Site visits may include assessing manufacturers, distributors, storage facilities, and ports. Appropriate work attire and safety gear are expected (e.g., closed-toed shoes, field PPE, etc.).

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Entry-level / graduate
Spoken language(s):
English
Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

Hard Skills

SkypeSoftware ProficiencyAuditSoftware Quality AssuranceTeamCity

Soft Skills

  • Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Judgment
  • Independence
  • Adaptability
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