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Bureau Veritas

Forestry Lead Auditor

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic ... The Forestry Auditor shall ensure the successful overall Management of the Forestry schemes to ...

Bureau Veritas

Forestry Lead Auditor

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic ... The Forestry Auditor shall ensure the successful overall Management of the Forestry schemes to ...

The State of Arizona

Internal Auditor

Phoenix, AZ

$61K - $66K/yr

Accounting/Auditing, Forestry/Wildland Fire/Natural Resources DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE ... Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified ...

Weyerhaeuser Company

Senior Auditor

Seattle, WA

$82K - $123K/yr

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture wood products that make the world a better place. We ... You have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance * CPA or CIA, is preferred * Proficient in ...

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Weyerhauser Co

Senior Auditor

Seattle, WA · On-site

$82K - $123K/yr

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture wood products that make the world a better place. We ... You have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance * CPA or CIA, is preferred * Proficient in ...

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Arizona State Hospital

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Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$61K - $66K/yr

DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT In partnership with local, county, state, and federal ... Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified ...

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How much do forest certification auditor jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for forest certification auditor in the United States is $92,797.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a forest certification auditor?

A Forest Certification Auditor evaluates forestry operations to ensure they meet sustainability standards set by certification programs like FSC or PEFC. They assess forest management practices, supply chains, and environmental impact. Their role involves conducting audits, reviewing documentation, and providing recommendations for compliance. The goal is to promote responsible forestry by verifying that companies adhere to sustainable practices. Auditors often work for certification bodies or as independent consultants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a forest certification auditor?

To thrive as a Forest Certification Auditor, you need a solid background in forestry, environmental science, or a related field, often supplemented with relevant professional experience and understanding of forest management standards. Familiarity with audit procedures, certification schemes like FSC or PEFC, and the use of data collection tools such as GIS or audit management software is important. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial for reporting findings and working with diverse stakeholders. These competencies ensure audits are performed accurately and credibly, maintaining the integrity of certification processes and fostering sustainable forest management.

What does a typical work week look like for a forest certification auditor?

A typical week for a Forest Certification Auditor often includes a mix of fieldwork, where you evaluate forest management practices on-site, and office tasks such as reviewing documentation, preparing reports, and communicating with clients. The role may require travel to various forest locations to conduct assessments and verify compliance with certification standards. You’ll collaborate closely with forestry professionals, landowners, and certification bodies to ensure transparency and accuracy throughout the process. The job can be both independent and team-oriented, offering a dynamic balance between on-site inspections and analytical work.

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Forestry Lead Auditor

Bureau Veritas

Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Bureau Veritas rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City: Remote 

State: Remote

Job Responsibilities

The Forestry Auditor is responsible for the oversight and co-ordination of the Audit Process, Technical activities, and governance for the program under their responsibility within Bureau Veritas Certification NA, including maintenance and expansion of Bureau Veritas Certification client base and Achievement of the Program's key performance indicators (KPI).

 The Forestry Auditor shall ensure the successful overall Management of the Forestry schemes to ensure no risk to the License to Operate (LTO) as well as maintenance of Customer satisfaction for these schemes. As part of their role, the Forestry Auditor may perform clients' certification audit activities for North America clients in accordance with Bureau Veritas Certification procedures and processes to ensure that mandates for the certification function are satisfied. This role will be responsible for the audit report completion and submission of files to Power Of Veto (POV), as well as the management and close-out of Nonconformities (NC) identified during any audits that they conduct.  They will work with the Program Manager and Operations Team to ensure that the auditors are adhering to the Post audit timelines for Report submission and NC closeout and take remedial action against any auditor who does not achieve these KPIs.

Additional responsibilities may include liaising with External Oversight Bodies, as well as relevant Internal departments (including Schedulers and Account Managers) as well as completion of technical file reviews, Internal Witness audits, and deliver webinars to clients (as applicable).  The primary purpose of the Forestry Auditor is to be the ultimate responsibility within the forestry program for the management of the certification process and ensuring all scheme requirements and BVCNA requirements (including KPIs) are met and LTOs maintained.

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Accountabilities

  • Conduct audits according to scheme specifications and BVC requirements.
  • Audit Report Completion and Submission
  • Manage and close-out NCs identified during audit activities
  • Technical File Reviews and Certification Decisions
  • Customer Complaint and Appeal Reviews
  • Customer Satisfaction Survey Analysis
  • Internal Audit Management
  • Standard related I-Evaluate/Corrective Action Response
  • Management Review Input Submission
  • Support Sales to Maintain Revenue Growth
  • Maintain Customer Satisfaction Levels (80% or higher)
  • Deliver White Papers/e-Learning/Webinars to Clients or other Interested parties
  • Provide Standard Specific Related Training (as needed, and when there are changes)
  • Manage Workflows in Internal/External Databases
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Key Attributes

A level of performance that meets or exceeds expectations, that is a combination of:

  • The capacity of delivering sustained results over time
  • A sustained track record of being a role model for BV Absolutes & Values
  • Ability to lead teams and develop personnel
  • Ability to implement projects and manage risk
  • A self-awareness of strengths, development needs and performance
  • Recognizing and achieving group goals and objectives

A level of potential which is a combination of:

  • Ambition
  • Learning agility
  • Resilience
  • Managing through ambiguity
  • Sees the big picture

Key Competencies

  • Self-management for time and scheduling
  • Communication, presentation skills
  • Project management
  • People management
  • General IT skills
  • Good command of English (spoken and written)
  • Subject Matter Expertise
  • Technical Writing and Review skills

Feedback Methodology

  • Performance Reviews
  • E-Learning platform/External Training
  • BVC departmental feedback.
  • Field resource feedback
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