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K'nyshau C

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Mar 24, 2025, 3:10:52 PM3/24/25
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Greetings,

OTCO is hiring for Certification Officers and Inspectors (SW & SE locations). Interested persons can apply via our Career Page

TITLE: Certification Officer

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.



PAY RANGE: $56,000 - $68,000 per year


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
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TITLE: Southwest Inspector & Southeast Inspector

SUMMARY:

The Inspector works with certification staff and clients to assess overall compliance of operations to regulatory standards through on-site observations and evaluation. The Inspector travels (85% of the time) to conduct interviews of operations, audits records, and provides technical assistance to support the needs of clients in the area of inspection. The Inspector works with certification staff to enhance the program through continuous improvement

 

PAY RANGE: $58,000 – $65,000 per year

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of one-year relevant inspection experience
  • Strong computer skills beyond basic proficiency
  • Mathematical skills equivalent to, or exceeding, post-secondary education level
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Inspector Level 2
    • All of the above
    • Minimum 2 years professional experience directly related to third-party certifications
    • Mastery of Inspector tasks, requirements and relevant standards
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PREFERRED SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

  • Experience working in a regulatory environment
  • Experience with inspections and auditing
  • Experience in agriculture or food science
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or minimum 4 years equivalent work experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds or less
  • Standing for long periods of time
  • Walking long distances
  • Maneuvering through challenging terrain or awkward production environments

Yogeshwar Khandale

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Mar 25, 2025, 3:28:14 AM3/25/25
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Dear Sir/Mam,

Greetings!

I hope you are doing well.

I came across the job posting for the Inspector position at OTCO and found it highly relevant to my experience in organic certification and inspection.

I am very interested in applying for this role and wanted to confirm whether this position is open to candidates based in India. I appreciate your time and look forward to your response.


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Thanks & Regards,

Yogeshwar Khandale         

phone-icon:  +91 9766998289

phone-icon: Ravinanda Skylight, Palm Atlantis Rd, Wagholi, Pune 412207

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogeshwar-khandale-902a37268 

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