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Auditor, Forestry Chain of Custody

Remote:

Full Remote

Salary:

144 - 144K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree, 2 years in forest products sector.

Key responsabilities:

Conduct Chain of Custody audits
Generate detailed audit reports

SCS Global Services SME http://www.scsglobalservices.com

201 - 500 Employees

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Job description

The ideal Auditor will be located in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois.

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

Associate's or Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience in the forest products sector.
OR high school certificate and four (4) years of professional experience in the forest products sector.
ISO training certification or willingness to complete the ISO training offered by SCS
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 or 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.).