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Staff Inspector - East Coast

ABOUT US

Oregon Tilth works to make our food and agriculture biologically sound and socially equitable. When Oregon Tilth started, sustainable agriculture and organic weren’t familiar buzzwords. Today our core initiatives of certification, education, and advocacy continue to shape food systems that benefit people and planet, together.

We are looking for like-minded candidates who share this commitment to our mission to join our team.

SUMMARY

The Staff Inspector works with certification staff and clients to assess overall compliance of operations to regulatory standards through on-site observations and evaluation. The Staff Inspector travels to conduct interviews of operations, audits records, and provides technical assistance to support the needs of clients in the area of inspection. The Staff Inspector works with certification staff to enhance the program through continuous improvement.

This is a US-only position. Candidates must be US citizens to be eligible for consideration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Staff Inspector include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Engaged Teams — Evaluating and assessing organic system plans for completeness and accuracy; working as a member of the team to ensure consistency of certification processes with a high level of integrity and quality; supporting clients and staff by assisting with the development and delivery of instructional materials regarding on-site visits; supporting client service delivery teams by troubleshooting inspection related issues and general support of documentation and compliance needs; ensuring client files are appropriately managed and current; and role modeling a shared vision and caring culture in alignment with Oregon Tilth’s mission.
• Empowered Clients — Ensuring a positive client journey that aligns with the Oregon Tilth client journey map; providing timely and transparent service and communications to clients; providing general and technical assistance regarding the certification process; engaging with clients to ensure their understanding of compliance matters and processes; assessing all relevant parts of the operation’s premises and records to determine compliance with applicable standards; ensuring a high level of service and quality; and monitoring expenses and billing to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Exemplary Leadership —Demonstrating uncompromising integrity through knowledge sharing and appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion; promoting quality certification services and positive interactions; working with certification staff to develop documents, processes and procedures that support high quality inspections and continuous improvement; professionally representing Oregon Tilth at various trade shows and events; and role modeling diversity, equity and inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or minimum 4 years equivalent work experience
• Experience working in professional office environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Staff Inspector Level 2: All of the above. Minimum 2 years professional experience directly related to third-party certifications. Mastery of certification auditor tasks, requirements and relevant standards

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position primarily works in various indoor and outdoor conditions.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in a regulatory environment
• Experience with inspections and auditing
• Experience in agriculture or food science

TRAVEL

This position requires extensive local and non-local travel in all weather conditions.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Oregon Tilth 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, marital status, political belief, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and cover letter specifically indicating your interest in applying to jobs@tilth.org by 5:00 pm PT on Friday, January 29, 2021. No phone calls, please.

Staff Inspector - Midwest

ABOUT US

Oregon Tilth works to make our food and agriculture biologically sound and socially equitable. When Oregon Tilth started, sustainable agriculture and organic weren’t familiar buzzwords. Today our core initiatives of certification, education, and advocacy continue to shape food systems that benefit people and planet, together.

We are looking for like-minded candidates who share this commitment to our mission to join our team.

SUMMARY

The Staff Inspector works with certification staff and clients to assess overall compliance of operations to regulatory standards through on-site observations and evaluation. The Staff Inspector travels to conduct interviews of operations, audits records, and provides technical assistance to support the needs of clients in the area of inspection. The Staff Inspector works with certification staff to enhance the program through continuous improvement.

This is a US-only position. Candidates must be US citizens to be eligible for consideration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Staff Inspector include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Engaged Teams — Evaluating and assessing organic system plans for completeness and accuracy; working as a member of the team to ensure consistency of certification processes with a high level of integrity and quality; supporting clients and staff by assisting with the development and delivery of instructional materials regarding on-site visits; supporting client service delivery teams by troubleshooting inspection related issues and general support of documentation and compliance needs; ensuring client files are appropriately managed and current; and role modeling a shared vision and caring culture in alignment with Oregon Tilth’s mission.
• Empowered Clients — Ensuring a positive client journey that aligns with the Oregon Tilth client journey map; providing timely and transparent service and communications to clients; providing general and technical assistance regarding the certification process; engaging with clients to ensure their understanding of compliance matters and processes; assessing all relevant parts of the operation’s premises and records to determine compliance with applicable standards; ensuring a high level of service and quality; and monitoring expenses and billing to ensure cost effectiveness.
• Exemplary Leadership —Demonstrating uncompromising integrity through knowledge sharing and appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion; promoting quality certification services and positive interactions; working with certification staff to develop documents, processes and procedures that support high quality inspections and continuous improvement; professionally representing Oregon Tilth at various trade shows and events; and role modeling diversity, equity and inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or minimum 4 years equivalent work experience
• Experience working in professional office environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Staff Inspector Level 2: All of the above. Minimum 2 years professional experience directly related to third-party certifications. Mastery of certification auditor tasks, requirements and relevant standards

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position primarily works in various indoor and outdoor conditions.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in a regulatory environment
• Experience with inspections and auditing
• Experience in agriculture or food science

TRAVEL

This position requires extensive local and non-local travel in all weather conditions.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Oregon Tilth 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, marital status, political belief, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

TO APPLY:

Please send your resume and cover letter specifically indicating your interest in applying to jobs@tilth.org by 5:00 pm PT on Friday, January 29, 2021. No phone calls, please.