Organic Inspector (Independent Contract) - NYC area

As an Organic Inspector (Independent Contract) - NYC area, you are on the front lines of organic integrity, visiting processor, crop and livestock facilities to ensure organic compliance guidelines are being met. We are committed to fostering increased consumer trust in the organic label by certifying organic integrity to national and international programs, providing an efficient, timely and thorough certification process, updating you on regulation changes through education and training, innovating solutions for the growing organic market, protecting our environment.

• Conduct inspections for Organic clients
• Manage and schedule assigned inspections in internal system 
• Summarize audit findings of inspections/audits with client site management or appropriate client representatives
• Consistently interpret NOP regulations and inspection guidelines
• Collect food, product or environmental samples from client sites and ship samples to appropriate laboratories for testing
• Develop effective work plans for the completion of assigned inspection/audits within a determined timeframe
• Support NSF’s business units by assisting clients in the identification of additional NSF services that may be beneficial
• Monitor and report client needs, service delivery issues, and competitive threats to management team
• Establish and maintain effective communication with program representatives and project managers as it relates to assigned clients
• Attend/watch monthly inspector meetings and complete trainings as assigned

Perform other duties as requested
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• Bachelor’s degree in food, agriculture, biology or another related field; or 3 years of experience in agricultural work or food manufacturing
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in the organic industry, preferable in organic inspection (crop, processor, livestock)
• Experience with handler-processor facilities  
• Capability to perform frequent and overnight travel, 75% or more, including evenings and weekends.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word and Outlook, PDF Software
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Valid Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge in HACCP or other related technical standards
• Valid IOIA Training Certificate or equivalent experience
• Experience with food safety inspections/audits
• Foreign language skills (Spanish, French or other languages)
• Successful auditor training and calibration experience

Successful auditor training and calibration experience 

With a legacy spanning more than 80 years, NSF leverages science and innovation to improve human and planet health. We provide science-driven, independent testing, inspection, certification, and advisory services and develop the very standards that drive the food, water, and life sciences industries worldwide. We empower our clients to navigate shifting regulations to improve consumer health, safety, and quality of life.

One of our core values is We Are One NSF. This means that while we’re one team, we embrace the cultural, ethnic, language, and demographic diversity that reflects the societies in which we live and work.

Come join a team that makes a difference in the world. More information about NSF can be found at nsf.org.

NSF is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF employee by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between NSF and said third-party agency will become the sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.