Certification Officer

Oregon Tilth, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Retirement matching

Job summary

Oregon Tilth is seeking a Certification Officer to join our remote team in the United States. You will evaluate inspection and post-inspection documents to issue certification decisions, engage with clients to clarify compliance matters, and uphold the integrity and quality of our certification processes through effective collaboration.

This role emphasizes leadership, inclusion, and continuous improvement while supporting a fully remote workplace that welcomes applicants from across the

Qualifications

• Office environment experience required.
• 2+ years of professional experience in third-party certifications.
• Mastery of certification officer tasks, requirements, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review inspection and post-inspection documents to issue certification decisions.
• Provide timely and transparent client service and guidance on the certification process.
• Support continuous improvement and uphold integrity and quality in certification services.

Skills

Office environment experience

2+ yrs cert experience

Certification officer mastery

All of the above

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 yrs exp

Job description

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.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or minimum 4 years equivalent work experience
• Experience working in professional office environment
• 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.

Summary

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.

We are a fully remote company and welcome applicants from anywhere in the US to apply. Don’t feel like you meet every requirement? At Oregon Tilth, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, embracing transferrable skills and experience. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway as you may just be the right candidate for this position or other roles.

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.