Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or 10 years of professional experience in the forestry sector.
5+ years of professional experience in the forestry sector.
ISO training certification or willingness to complete it.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and customer service skills.
Requirements:
Conduct detailed Forest Management audits in various settings.
Generate high-quality audit reports with accurate findings.
Communicate Forest Management requirements and ensure timely closure of Corrective Action Requests with clients.
Coordinate with SCS staff on audit scheduling and report revisions.
Job description
Overview
The Forest Management Auditor’s primary service is to conduct Forest Management audits for a network of clients. This is a contract position located in Australia.
Relevant Forest Management Services/Schemes
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Responsible Wood (RW)
Other Forest Management Program services, as applicable
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Auditing
Conduct robust and detailed Forest Management audits
Perform audits in a forest-based field setting
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, RW, etc.)
Communications
Communicate Forest Management 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 a relevant discipline (e.g. ecology, forestry, sociology, economics, anthropology) is preferred; or in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the forestry sector
ISO training certification or willingness to complete the ISO training offered by SCS
5+ years of professional experience in the forestry 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 for audits as needed
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. ecology, forestry, sociology, economics, anthropology)
Currently qualified as an FSC or RW FM 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, ports, and forest-based field work. Appropriate work attire and safety gear are expected (e.g., closed-toed shoes, field PPE, etc.).
