What are the responsibilities and job description for the Standards Specialist I position at NSF?
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented leader to serve as our Specialist I, Standards. In this key role you will facilitate the development and continuous improvement of NSF technical standards and procedures in the areas of food safety, water treatment, and sustainability.
Responsibilities
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.
About The Team
We build awareness and value in the global NSF brand. Our teams include Standards, Growth Acceleration, Communications, and Government Affairs. We act as NSF’s global ambassadors, championing our integrity, expertise, capabilities and resources., working with our internal partners to deliver real value to our clients and NSF.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented leader to serve as our Specialist I, Standards. In this key role you will facilitate the development and continuous improvement of NSF technical standards and procedures in the areas of food safety, water treatment, and sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Assist Standards management with ANSI & SCC compliance and audit activities.
- Edit standards, policies, and related documents for format, grammar and consistency.
- Provide support to the Secretariats of NSF Joint Committees and Public Health Council by:
- scheduling and facilitating task group activities;
- writing and editing standards for publication;
- planning and promoting stakeholder meetings and events; and
- ensuring compliance with ANSI and NSF policies and procedures
- Assist in the administration of the NSF Online Workspace websites for NSF committees and administer NSF Committee member database.
- Provide quarterly reports on new projects and milestones.
- Identify and implement process improvements in NSF standards development process.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1-3 years of relevant experience
- Excellent organization and documentation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of project management tools and practices
- Ability to use complex spreadsheets and other project management tools to track multiple project goals
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.
About The Team
We build awareness and value in the global NSF brand. Our teams include Standards, Growth Acceleration, Communications, and Government Affairs. We act as NSF’s global ambassadors, championing our integrity, expertise, capabilities and resources., working with our internal partners to deliver real value to our clients and NSF.