Animal Welfare Auditor (Contractor)

About the role

Facts A, LLC is actively seeking a Certified PAACO (Swine) Animal Welfare Auditor Contractor. The Auditor will conduct thorough audits of FACTA's facilities, suppliers, and partners to ensure adherence to the highest standards of animal welfare and ethical practices.

Responsibilities

• Learn audit tools and procedures in one species initially.
• Develop cross-species skills and expand knowledge of other animal welfare sectors.
• Conduct audits at assigned facilities.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in all audits and audit reports.
• Communicate with clients in preparation for audits.
• Maintain confidentiality about all aspects of work and adhere to all procedures established by FACTA and its auditing clients.
• Follow and adhere to all required protocols and procedures, including submitting a detailed time and expense report prior to the firm deadline.
• Schedule audit-associated travel.
• Communicate with management, producers, and others as needed.
• Able to work independently in a timely manner without direct oversight.
• Educate and communicate effectively, listen, and solve problems.
• Escalate risks and issues beyond own experience or skill set.
• Comply with Firm practice management procedures and systems.
• Complete audit procedures that obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence with a focus on quality and in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
• Maintain professional skepticism including consideration of alternative and disconfirming evidence.
• Complete tasks and deliverables to a high-quality standard.
• Keep senior team members informed of significant developments and progress on the engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and education related to animal production and welfare is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience and/or training in swine production or welfare (equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
• Hold an active PAACO Certification (Swine).
• Animal welfare or animal husbandry exposure is required.
• Computer proficiency required with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Possess a U.S. passport or real ID.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow through on all assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Possess working knowledge of livestock handling tools.
• Ability to travel to on-site audits.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Work on farm may require walking for several miles in uneven terrain, sitting for extended periods, standing for extended periods, kneeling, crouching, and working in varying temperatures.
• To ensure that biosecurity guidelines are followed and met, the applicant cannot own or have any regular contact with birds or pigs. This includes domestic birds, pets, and commercial livestock. Any contact including hunting, requires at least 72 hours of downtime prior to contract work with FACTA.