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NORTHWEST INSPECTOR
Oregon Tilth is a leader in organic certification working to make our food and agriculture biologically sound and socially equitable. Who we are is based on principles that define the beliefs that guide us, the intent that shapes our vision, and the ways we engage our work and our communities. We believe our identity is unique. We believe our identity is powerful.
Oregon Tilth offers a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance; generous paid time off including paid volunteer time; employer matching contribution to retirement plan; and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team devoted to building a brighter food future for people and planet.
SUMMARY
To be considered, please upload your resume and cover letter as one document
The Inspector works with certification staff and clients to assess overall compliance of operations to regulatory standards through on-site observations and evaluation. The Inspector travels (85% of the time) to conduct interviews of operations, audits records, and provides technical assistance to support the needs of clients in the area of inspection. The Inspector works with certification staff to enhance the program through continuous improvement
The salary range for this position is $58,000 to $70,000 per year depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of one-year relevant inspection experience
- Strong computer skills beyond basic proficiency
- Mathematical skills equivalent to, or exceeding, post-secondary education level
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Inspector Level 2
- All of the above
- Minimum 2 years professional experience directly related to third-party certifications
- Mastery of Inspector tasks, requirements and relevant standards
PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Experience working in a regulatory environment
- Experience with inspections and auditing
- Experience in agriculture or food science
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or minimum 4 years equivalent work experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or less
- Standing for long periods of time
- Walking long distances
- Maneuvering through challenging terrain or awkward production environments
CERTIFICATION SERVICES OFFICER
Oregon Tilth is a leader in organic certification working to make our food and agriculture biologically sound and socially equitable. Who we are is based on principles that define the beliefs that guide us, the intent that shapes our vision, and the ways we engage our work and our communities. We believe our identity is unique. We believe our identity is powerful.
Oregon Tilth offers a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance; generous paid time off including paid volunteer time; employer matching contribution to retirement plan; and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team devoted to building a brighter food future for people and planet.
SUMMARY
To be considered, please upload your resume and cover letter as one document
This job announcement will close on Friday, April 25, at 5:00 PM (PST).
The responsibilities of the Certification Services Officer include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Engaged Teams – Evaluating and reviewing mid-year requests and system changes to issue decisions; evaluating and working with new client applicants to assess completeness and readiness for certification; working as a member of the team ensuring consistency and a high level of integrity and quality; and role modeling a shared vision and caring culture in alignment with our mission.
- Empowered Clients – Supporting clients with mid-year requests, changes and general technical assistance; assisting new clients with onboarding and understanding of OTCO requirements; and providing timely and transparent service and communications with clients to ensure their understanding of compliance matters and procedures.
- Exemplary Leadership – Proactively communicating with OTCO clients to ensure positive customer service; ensuring a positive client journey that follows the Oregon Tilth client journey map; assisting clients with use of OTCO’s online tools; and role modeling diversity, equity and inclusion.
The salary range for this position is $44,612 to $51,900 per year depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or minimum 4 years equivalent work experience
- Experience in professional office environment
- Excellent customer service skills
PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Experience in regulatory environment
- Experience with inspector training
- Experience with quality control
CERTIFICATION OPERATIONS LEAD
Oregon Tilth is a leader in organic certification working to make our food and agriculture biologically sound and socially equitable. Who we are is based on principles that define the beliefs that guide us, the intent that shapes our vision, and the ways we engage our work and our communities. We believe our identity is unique. We believe our identity is powerful.
Oregon Tilth offers a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance; generous paid time off including paid volunteer time; employer matching contribution to retirement plan; and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team devoted to building a brighter food future for people and planet.
SUMMARY
To be considered, please upload your resume and cover letter as one document
This job announcement will close on Friday, April 25, at 5:00 PM (PST).
Certification Operations Lead position requires familiarity with Intact Ecert database and a background in organic certification. The Certification Operations Lead serves within the Certification Services department providing technical procedural development in our workflow processes, database development, and administrative management. This position supervises a team of Certification Operations Administrators. The Certification Operations Lead works cross-functionally with department leadership to identify areas of continuous improvement and to project manage approved projects, in particular with Certification Services and IT.
• People – Provide training to cert ops administrators, provide clear goals and responsibilities for cert-ops workflow, motivate team, performance manage team members, serve as Intact key-user database development and ongoing maintenance
• Data – Providing My OTCO support for development; manage renewal operations process and annual materials update operations to ensure efficient client service; lead season roll over, upgrades, testing and corrective work in Ecert.
• Operational Excellence – Collaborate with department leaders on functional needs and improvements within Intact, Asana, and operational processes where departments intersect. Suggest process improvements and workflow efficiency opportunities for departments and facilitate implementation of projects in the above systems. Train staff and troubleshoot as needed regarding Intact and Asana systems. Maximize integration of cert ops admin role in cross-functional tasks. Maintain administrative and database operations manual and work instructions. Facilitate timely reporting for departmental external needs.
The salary range for this position is $66,000 to $75,000 per year depending on experience.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in related field or minimum 4 years certification experience
- Experience working in a professional environment
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Key User experience with eCert
