Animal Welfare Auditor

Frost PLLC•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Animal Welfare Auditor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our organization adheres to the highest standards of animal welfare and ethical practices. This position involves conducting thorough audits of our facilities, suppliers, and partners to assess and improve animal welfare conditions. Who is FACTA? FACTA is a nationally recognized leader in designing cutting-edge and pragmatic Animal Welfare (”AW”) training, verification, and certification tools. Our team will work jointly with clients to create and implement socially responsible on-farm company policies to protect your livestock, brand, and profits in an economically sensible manner. We provide large and small farms with the independent AW assurance and verification that today’s consuming public has come to expect. FACTA’s standards not only meet market expectations but exceed them. Our end goal is to ensure that you remain in compliance with and stay ahead of the ever-evolving AW market demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and education related to animal production and welfare is preferred.
A minimum of two years of experience and/or training in Animal production or welfare (equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered). Please note this does not include veterinary care for domestic animals.
On farm commercial livestock experience in the species auditing is required.
Hold active PAACO certifications (poultry or swine) or working to obtain.
Animal welfare or animal husbandry exposure required.
Computer proficiency is required.
Possess working knowledge of livestock handling tools.
Ability to travel 60-80% to on site audits.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Working on farm may require walking for several miles in uneven terrain, sitting for extended periods, standing for extended periods, kneeling, crouching, and working in varying temperatures.
To ensure that biosecurity guidelines are followed and met the applicant cannot own or have any regular contact with birds or pigs. This includes domestic birds, pets, and commercial livestock. Any contact including hunting, requires at least 72 hours of downtime prior to contract work with FACTA.

Responsibilities

Focus on learning audit tools and procedures in one species when learning the position and company. Begin to develop cross species skills and expanding knowledge of other animal welfare sectors. (multi-species auditing is REQUIRED).
Conduct audits at assigned facilities.
Ensure consistency and accuracy in all audits and audit reports.
Communicate with client in preparation for audit.
Maintain confidentiality about all aspects of work and adhere to all procedures established by FACTA and its auditing clients.
Follow and adhere to all required protocols and procedures including submitting a detailed time and expense report prior to firm deadline.
Scheduling audit associated travel.
Meet required timelines for audit reports.
Communicate with management, producers and others as needed.
Able to work independently in a timely manner without direct oversight.
Exhibit foundational understanding of computer systems used in audit report process.
Effectively exhibit communication, listening, and problem-solving skills including asking questions. Escalate risks and issues beyond own experience or skill set.
Comply with Firm practice management procedures and systems.
Complete audit procedures that obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence with a focus on quality and in accordance with applicable auditing standards.
Maintain professional skepticism including consideration of alternative and disconfirming evidence.
Complete tasks and deliverables to a high-quality standard.
Keep senior team members informed of significant developments and progress on the engagement.
Basic knowledge of industry jargon. Intermediate knowledge in at least 1 species.
Assist with updating training programs and audit documents on an annual basis under the supervision of other team members.
Travel frequency fluctuates throughout the year and can range from 60-80% with some trips beginning on Sunday evening. Audits are located across the United States.
Attend industry conferences with experienced auditors/director with assistance and speak with current and prospective clients.