Staff Inspector (Organic Certifiers)

Inspection Types

• Initial
• Annual
• Additional
• Limited Scope
• Unannounced
• Sampling
• Remote Desk Audits
• Peer Witness Evaluations

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate with producers/handlers to schedule inspections
• Schedule and conduct field/facility inspections
• Collect food, product, or environmental samples
• Interview operation personnel and review records
• Document observations and findings
• Conduct unannounced inspections
• Maintain communication with supervisor, colleagues, and clients
• Participate in witness audits and evaluations
• Remain informed of NOP regulatory changes
• Support department with procedural and technical reviews
• Train and evaluate peers as needed
• Provide technical support to other inspectors
• Develop training materials and participate in trainings
• Complete required OC-assigned trainings
• Maintain inspector qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, food science, environmental science, quality management, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Minimum of 2,000 hours (1 year) of relevant inspection experience
• Comprehension of NOP regulations and the National List
• Training documentation demonstrating relevant knowledge and skills

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills
• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Self-motivation and independent work capability
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Computer literacy (electronic inspection platforms, GPS, digital photography, Microsoft Office Suite)

Training Requirements

• Initial basic training on policies, forms, files, web-system
• Standards training as appropriate (NOP, etc.)
• 50 hours of training for inspectors with less than one year of experience
• 10 hours of continued education every year for inspectors with one or more years of experience
• Attendance of Annual OC Meetings and Quarterly Trainings
• Additional trainings as deemed necessary

Equal Employment Opportunity

FoodChain ID, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.