Forest Management Contract Auditors

About the role

We are seeking Forest Management Contract Auditors to support our mission of sustainable land use and climate-friendly solutions. The ideal location is the Southeastern or Midwest United States, or California.

Responsibilities

• Perform third-party audits according to Preferred by Nature certification policies/procedures and the requirements of FSC®, SFI®, and other forest management standards.
• Conduct confidential stakeholder outreach.
• Plan audit site visits.
• Collect and interpret objective evidence.
• Observe management activities in the field.
• Interview auditee staff and stakeholders.
• Deliver reports based on audit findings to Preferred by Nature.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, Natural Resource Management, Forest Ecology, or related field required, master’s degree a plus.
• 5+ years of field experience in forestry, forest management, forest ecology, and/or the forest products industry.
• Understanding of associated management systems and programs.
• Silviculture and harvesting experience a plus; experience in Forest Carbon and/or Sustainable Biomass projects also a plus.
• Previous auditing experience and/or ISO training preferred.
• Knowledge of FSC and SFI certification preferred.
• Experience integrating economic, environmental and social aspects of forestry.
• Understanding of forestry and environmental laws and regulations.
• Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (word processing, databases, spreadsheets).
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, be resourceful and dependable.
• Field auditing may require exposure to difficult terrain and hot, dry, cold or inclement weather.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel (local and nationally).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry, Natural Resource Management, Forest Ecology, or related field required, master’s degree a plus.
• 5+ years of field experience in forestry, forest management, forest ecology, and/or the forest products industry.
• Understanding of associated management systems and programs.
• Silviculture and harvesting experience a plus; experience in Forest Carbon and/or Sustainable Biomass projects also a plus.
• Previous auditing experience and/or ISO training preferred.
• Knowledge of FSC and SFI certification preferred.
• Experience integrating economic, environmental and social aspects of forestry.
• Understanding of forestry and environmental laws and regulations.
• Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills (word processing, databases, spreadsheets).
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative, be resourceful and dependable.
• Field auditing may require exposure to difficult terrain and hot, dry, cold or inclement weather.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel (local and nationally).

Skills

• Forest Management
• Auditing
• Stakeholder Outreach
• Field Work
• Reporting
• Environmental Law
• Computer Skills

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Professional networking opportunities.

Pay

Agreed upon daily rate, including travel expenses.

Schedule

Contractual basis, with local and national travel required.