Company Overview Job Overview The Technical Specialist, Forestry is a lead forest management and chain of custody auditor who is responsible for making reliable certification decisions and has a key role in ensuring the credibility and high quality of our third-party certification service. The role entails interpretation and implementation of standards, quality control of audits, prompt and professional customer service, and administrative and technical support to domestic and international field auditors, clients, affiliated offices, and colleagues. Relevant Standards/Schemes - Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) - PEFC Chain of Custody - Responsible Wood Certification - Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) - Sustainable Biomass Program (SBP) Certification - Others, as determined Essential Duties and Responsibilities Auditing and Technical Expertise - Periodically conduct robust and detailed Forest Management and Chain of Custody audits - Perform audits in a variety of forest, industrial, and urban settings, at companies such as timber companies, government land managers, sawmills, pellet mills, furniture manufacturers, paper distributors, printers, etc. - Review and approve high-quality audit reports, ensuring accurate, detailed, and consistent descriptions of evidence and findings - Be proficient in program and certification requirements, ensuring a pragmatic approach to a wide range of auditing circumstances while maintaining the integrity of the certification scheme (e.g. FSC, PEFC, SFI, etc.) - Review audit reports to provide oversight and quality control - Make decisions to grant, maintain, reduce, expand, suspend, or terminate certification based on evidence of conformance with requirements - Support ongoing training and evaluation of performance for auditors - Consider and implement changes affecting certification (either client or scheme initiated) - Monitor status of clients’ non-conformances - Ensure implementation of program procedures and documents - Perform witness and internal audits where necessary Client Management - Coordinate the audit process with clients and stakeholders - Ensure that clients provide necessary data and information - Provide high level of customer service throughout the audit process - Work with clients throughout the year on certification related questions and concerns - Accurately and consistently track client files and records in relevant folders and databases Communication - Communicate regularly with clients and auditors, and international affiliate staff/auditors, ensuring they are informed of changing policies, procedures, and requirements - Communicate requirements clearly, effectively, and concisely - Aid in the development of external communication materials - Support the development and distribution of auditor training materials Quality and Program Development - Support departmental quality program and implement quality initiatives - Aid in the development of internal procedures and guidelines - Support monitoring the status of accreditation and internal non-conformances Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in forestry, natural resources, ecology, or a related field and: - 5 years of professional experience in forestry, natural resource management, or a related field and: - Applied experience in auditing and/or quality assurance - Fluency in English and Chinese, specifically Mandarin, with work experience that includes professional and technical verbal and written communication - Strong organization and prioritization skills with exceptional attention to detail - Strong customer service and teamwork orientation - Proficient with business software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and database management - Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently, responsive and adaptive to a team environment - Ability to work in China and to travel domestically and internationally for audits as needed Preferred Qualifications - Qualification as lead Forest Management and Chain of Custody auditor for FSC, SFI, and other relevant services/schemes, e.g. PEFC, SBP - Licensed or registered forester credential - Geographically located in Beijing The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additional duties outside of normal responsibilities may be required from time to time as assigned. Working Remotely SCS is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce. This is a home-office based role and may include travel with local, domestic, and/or international trips. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process. EEOC Statement SCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants