Technical Specialist I, Forestry

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive and thorough audits of Forest Management and Chain of Custody.

• Execute audits in diverse environments, including forests, industrial sites, and urban areas, covering timber companies, government land managers, sawmills, pellet mills, furniture manufacturers, paper distributors, and printing companies.

• Produce high-quality audit reports that provide accurate, detailed, and consistent descriptions of findings and evidence.

• Evaluate organizations’ management practices against relevant certification standards.

• Interpret and apply certification program requirements while ensuring the integrity of the scheme.

• Review audit reports for oversight and quality assurance.

• Make certification decisions regarding the granting, maintaining, reducing, expanding, suspending, or terminating of certification based on conformity evidence.

• Assist in auditor training and performance assessments.

• Implement changes impacting certification and monitor client non-conformities.

• Ensure adherence to program procedures and documentation.

• Conduct witness and internal audits as necessary.

• Manage audit processes in collaboration with clients and stakeholders.

• Ensure clients submit the required data and information.

• Provide customer service throughout the audit process and address certification-related inquiries year-round.

• Maintain client files and records in designated folders and databases.

• Communicate policies, procedures, and requirements to clients, auditors, and affiliate staff.

• Assist in the development of external communications and training materials for auditors.

• Contribute to departmental quality programs and initiatives.

• Support the creation of internal procedures and guidelines.

• Aid in monitoring accreditation and addressing internal non-conformities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in forestry, natural resources, ecology, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of professional experience in forestry, natural resource management, or a related area.

• Practical experience in auditing and/or quality assurance.

• Certification as a lead auditor in Forest Management and Chain of Custody for FSC, SFI, and other relevant programs such as PEFC and SBP.

• Proficiency in English with professional and technical verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Strong customer service focus and a collaborative team spirit.

• Competency in using Outlook, Word, Excel, and database management tools.

• Initiative, sound judgment, and the capacity to work independently within a team setting.

• Eligibility to work in the US.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for audits as required.

• Preferred: Professional forester license, such as licensed or registered forester.

• Preferred: Certification as a Society of American Foresters Certified Forester or equivalent from the Canadian Institute of Forestry.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.

• Home-office based position.

• Opportunities for local, domestic, and international travel.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination protections.