[Remote] Independent Contract - Forestry Auditor

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. NSF is a company with over 80 years of experience in testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services. They are seeking a Forestry Lead Auditor to manage, plan, and execute third-party audits in North America, focusing on various forestry certification standards. Responsibilities • Valid Inspector certificate, Forester License, PEFC knowledge certificate • Forestry Certification experience in (SFI Forest Management, SFI Fiber Sourcing, SFI Chain of Custody, PEFC Chain of Custody, FSC Chain of Custody, FSC Forest Management, & ATFS (inspector certificate) SFI Chain of Custody, forester license • Forest Management auditors: Professional degree with preference to advanced degrees in forest science and natural resource management. Professionals who have worked in forest management and/or the forest products industry and understand associated management systems and programs • Experience in implementing or auditing sustainable forestry, product, quality, or environmental management system standards, which may include experience in conducting internal or external audits of sustainable forestry, environmental management system, product, or quality standards. Preference will be given to industry foresters having experience with SFI programs for SFI Program Participants (for audits for industry clients) or those with experience conducting or external audits • Business entity preferred • Ability to maintain at least 20-30 audit days per year • PC computer and/or laptop Skills • Valid Inspector certificate • Forester License • PEFC knowledge certificate • Forestry Certification experience in (SFI Forest Management, SFI Fiber Sourcing, SFI Chain of Custody, PEFC Chain of Custody, FSC Chain of Custody, FSC Forest Management, & ATFS (inspector certificate) SFI Chain of Custody, forester license) • Professional degree with preference to advanced degrees in forest science and natural resource management • Experience in implementing or auditing sustainable forestry, product, quality, or environmental management system standards • Ability to maintain at least 20-30 audit days per year • PC computer and/or laptop • Technical forestry operations focused on the production of wood fiber • The integration of economic, environmental and social aspects of forestry • Forestry and environmental laws and regulations • Relevant forest management standards • Environmental management systems against which audits may be conducted • Professional audit procedures, including the SFI Audit Procedures and Qualifications (SFI-APQ) • Business entity preferred • Experience with SFI programs for SFI Program Participants (for audits for industry clients) • Education, formal training, and experience that promote competency in and comprehension of forestry operations as they relate to natural resource management, including wildlife, fisheries, recreation, etc • Environmental regulation related to forestry • International and domestic sustainable forestry management systems and performance standards • Certification requirements related to the standards Benefits • Competitive Daily Pay Rate • Reimburse Travel Costs • Flexible Scheduling • Support of a Technical Team Company Overview • Founded in 1944, NSF is committed to protecting and improving human health and the environment on a global scale. It was founded in 1944, and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • NSF has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 8 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job