To be considered, please upload your resume and cover letter as one document.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Certification Officer include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Engaged Teams – Evaluating and reviewing inspection and post-inspection documents, mid-year requests and system changes to issue certification decisions; working as a member of the team to ensure consistency of certification processes with a high level of integrity and quality; role modeling a shared vision and caring culture in alignment with our mission. 

· Empowered Clients – Providing timely and transparent service and communications with clients to provide answers to questions and general assistance regarding the certification process; providing technical assistance to clients; and engaging with clients to ensure their understanding of compliance matters and process.

· Exemplary Leadership – Ensuring a positive client journey that follows the Oregon Tilth client journey map; demonstrating uncompromising integrity through knowledge sharing and appreciation for diversity, equity and inclusion; striving for continuous improvement; promoting quality certification services and positive interactions; and role modeling diversity, equity and inclusion.

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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, genetics or genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, political belief, expunged juvenile record, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or minimum 4 years equivalent work experience
• Experience working in professional office environment
• Certification Officer Level 2
  • All of the above
  • Minimum 2 years professional experience directly related to third-party certifications
  • Mastery of certification officer tasks, requirements, and relevant standards

PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of NOP organic regulations; experience in the agriculture or food industry, particularly in organic farming or organic handling. 
• Experience working in regulatory environment
• Experience with inspector training 
• Experience working with quality control

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position primarily works indoors.  This is a fully remote work position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

N/A

TRAVEL

This position may require limited travel.