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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 ...

GB Packaging

Quality Auditor

El Paso, TX · On-site

Certify and approve the rejected material * Monitoring and verifying all the actions relating to ... its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and ...

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How much do forest certification auditor jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 20, 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.

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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.

What is a Forest Certification Auditor job?

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 in the Forest Certification Auditor position, and why are they important?

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.

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Infographic showing various Forest Certification Auditor job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 83% In-person, 11% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,797 per year, or $44.6 per hour.

Forestry Chain of Custody Auditor, United States

Preferred by Nature

Richmond, VT • On-site, Remote

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Do you have a passion for forestry and sustainability? Do you enjoy combining technical expertise, client engagement, and project management to support responsible supply chains? If so, you may be the right fit for our Forestry Chain of Custody Auditor position, supporting forestry certification services across the United States.
Location: Eastern U.S, preferably in the Eastern Seaboard area. As part of our Forestry team, you will help clients meet sustainability requirements and ensure certification activities are delivered efficiently, consistently and in accordance with Preferred by Nature standards and accreditation requirements. You will join an international, mission-driven organization dedicated to promoting responsible business practices that benefit people, nature and the climate.
What you can expect:
As a Forestry Chain of Custody Auditor, you will support the delivery of forestry supply chain certification services including FSC, PEFC and SFI. You will play an important role in managing a portfolio of certified clients while ensuring our certification services maintain the highest standards of quality and customer service. You will work closely with clients, auditors and colleagues, deepen your expertise in certification schemes, and contribute to Preferred by Nature's continued growth in North America.
Working with us is never routine so the first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.
  • Manage a portfolio of certified clients across the United States, ensuring audits are scheduled, conducted and completed in a timely manner.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing technical support and guidance regarding certification requirements.
  • Conduct Chain of Custody audits on-site in accordance with FSC, PEFC and SFI standards.
  • Coordinate certification activities including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, logistics, auditor assignments and report review.
  • Ensure certification activities comply with Preferred by Nature quality standards, accreditation requirements and reporting metrics.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships and expand certification services.
  • Continue developing expertise in forestry supply chain certification programmes and contribute to service growth initiatives.
  • Attend relevant meetings conducted by the CoC USC team, PBN Management, and any other applicable meetings. Ensure familiarity with and remain up to date on all materials and information presented during these meetings.
  • Carry out other relevant tasks assigned to support Preferred by Nature's mission and organizational objectives.

Your first year with us
Within three months, you will:
  • Complete onboarding and familiarize yourself with Preferred by Nature's mission and role. Receive on-the-job training to transition smoothly into your role as an auditor and task manager. If you don't have certification experience, we will provide the necessary training related to FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), SFI (Sustainable Foresty Initiative) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) Standards and give you the skills needed to audit these schemes in accordance with our high-quality standards.
  • Participate in supervised audits as an observer or audit team member and/or Audit Team Leader, assisting with logistics, planning, and report preparation.
  • Develop working relationships within the North America Supply Chain team and begin supporting client enquiries.
  • Start managing your assigned client portfolio: Coordinate certification activities, including scheduling, auditor assignments, and project timelines.

Within six months, you will:
  • Conduct Chain of Custody audits as Lead Auditor and Audit Team Member, with increasing independence while strengthening technical expertise and reporting capabilities and ensuring quality and compliance standards are met.
  • Continue managing your client portfolio.
  • Support clients in understanding certification requirements and provide day-to-day technical assistance.

Within one year, you will:
  • Independently manage a portfolio of certification clients and oversee certification activities from planning through completion.
  • Conduct Chain of Custody audits as Lead Auditor and Audit Team Member, ensuring quality and compliance standards are met.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, service development, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Important that you:
  • Have post-secondary education plus at least two years of professional experience in forestry, forest products, sustainability certification or a related sector;

OR
  • Secondary education with four years of relevant professional experience.
  • Have knowledge of FSC, PEFC, SFI or other sustainability certification schemes.
  • Have previous auditing experience (preferred but not required).

AND
  • Possess strong project management, organizational, and documentation skills
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service orientation and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Are able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and independently.
  • Are comfortable travelling up to 40% within the United States.
  • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Are adaptable, collaborative and motivated to contribute to sustainability initiatives.
  • Are comfortable working with digital tools, databases and reporting systems.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
What Sets Us Apart:
  • Global work culture
  • High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home.
  • An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.
  • Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
  • A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment
  • 24 days of vacation leave per year

How to apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements of the role, please submit your CV and cover letter (in English), including salary expectations by 20th July 2026 via the application form below.
Application pre-screening will be conducted during the application period.
Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
Department Sustainability Certification (SCE) Role FOR - Forestry Locations USA Remote status Fully Remote

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