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07/15/2015

4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Auditor

Nutrient Stewardship Council - Ohio, Indiana, Michigan

The Nutrient Stewardship Council, on behalf of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program, seeks to contract with consultants as 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Auditors. The 4R Certification Program was officially launched on March 18, 2014, and includes specifications for best practices for nutrient management for nutrient service providers in and around the Lake Erie Watershed, with the goal of long-term improvement of Lake Erie’s water quality.

Detailes regarding qualifications are listed below.  Interested candidates should complete the 2015 4R Auditor Application and Conflict of Interest Form and send, along with their most current resume, to:

• Email: aallman@oaba.net
• Subject Line: Auditor – 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program
• Mail: Ohio AgriBusiness Association, Attn: Andrew Allman, 5151 Reed Rd. Suite 126C, Columbus, OH 43220

Applications will be accepted through Aug. 14, 2015.

• Download the 2015 4R Auditor Application and Conflict of Interest Form

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Minimum:

• College degree (may be an associate degree or certificate) and three years of applicable work experience in the agriculture sector,
• AND/OR at least 10 years of experience in the agronomic services industry;
• AND/OR experience conducting third party audits in the context of environmental sustainability or agriculture.

Preferred:

• Ability to review and critique GIS information.
• Demonstrated experience in nutrient management.
• Certified Crop Adviser in good standing, provided there is sufficient evidence of no conflicts of interests associated with consulting activities.
• Other related and current professional certificates.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both in oral and written form.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Training

Minimum: 

Training in all of the following areas:

• Agricultural production systems; and,
• Basic principles of auditing and inspection.

Preferred: 

Training in any of the following areas:

• Relevant ISO Standards (e.g., ISO 19011, ISO 9001, ISO 14000, etc.);
• Nutrient management;
• Pesticide management;
• Good Agricultural Practices (GAP); or,
• 4R Nutrient Stewardship.

It is preferred candidates be located in Indiana, Michigan or Ohio. Contract position noted.

Questions?

Contact Andrew Allman, executive director of the Nutrient Stewardship Council, at (614) 326-7520 ext. 1, or by email at aallman@oaba.net.

Additional information about the principles and practices of 4R nutrient stewardship can be found online at: http://4Rcertified.org.

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