Verification Scientist II, GHG Forestry

Company Overview
SCS Global Services is a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products, and climate sectors for over 40 years. As a Benefit Corporation, we are committed to socially and environmentally responsible business practices, and through the application of sound science, we are driving positive change.

Job Overview
SCS Global services' Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Program has been verifying carbon offsets since 2008 and to date has verified over 380 million tonnes of CO2e, providing GHG verification services to a wide array of industries including manufacturing, transportation, municipalities, and non-profit organizations. The GHG Verification Program draws upon SCS Global Services established expertise to serve the global carbon market. SCS Global Services has been voted Best Verification Company several times. Buyers of SCS Global-verified offsets include several Fortune 100 companies and SCS Global Services is a recognized thought leader in the carbon and climate change communities.

The Verification Scientist II, GHG Forestry is a lead auditor responsible for conducting assessments under various voluntary and compliance carbon offset standards. Project types include those in the Forestry and Land Use category (e.g. Improved Forest Management, Afforestation/Reforestation, REDD+, and mangroves) and landscape-level sustainability programs. Areas of responsibility include document review, quantification, growth and yield modeling, geospatial analysis, onsite forest reconnaissance and measurement activities, interviews with stakeholders, and report writing for offset carbon projects and programs worldwide.

Relevant Standards/Schemes

• American Carbon Registry
• California Air Resources Board Cap-and-Trade Program
• Climate Action Reserve
• Climate Forward
• Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Alliance
• SD VISta
• State of Washington Cap-and-Invest Program
• United Nations Results-Based Payment schemes
• Verified Carbon Standard
• World Bank FCPF & ISFL

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Auditing

• Assess management practices and project documentation of carbon projects and programs
• Perform document review and quantitative analyses, including review of inventory calculations, models, GIS, and/or remote sensing information, with efficiency and proficiency
• Lead site visit activities, including interviews with project personnel, site reconnaissance activities, and evaluating measurement practices
• Issue verification findings and write audit reports
• Direct and oversee work of contract auditors/consultants
• Complete clear technical audit reports with increasing complexity (e.g. expansive scope, complex industry, standard), including applicable calculations, site visit planning, interpretation of testing results, and research

Client Management

• Direct and coordinate the audit process with clients
• Ensure that clients provide data and information necessary for audit
• Respond to client questions and concerns
• Ensure high level of customer service and client satisfaction
• Manage a more complex/diverse portfolio of audits concurrently with minimal supervision, demonstrating a relatively high degree of autonomy

Quality Management

• Maintain thorough and current working knowledge of program standards and protocols
• Recommend and implement program changes as needed to maintain SCS’ compliance with ISO quality standards and/or scheme requirements
• Participate in the internal and external audit process as needed
• Lead in developing quality templates

Auditor Training

• Participate in the training of staff and contract auditors/consultants
• Support the development of program training materials

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or a relevant scientific field and
• 4+ years of professional experience in a related field
• Exceptional quantitative skills
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Responsive and adaptive to team environment
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access
• Ability to lead a project team
• Experience with the application of field measurement techniques
• Proficiency in ArcGIS and/or remote sensing applications
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to conduct audits

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in a relevant scientific field
• Experience in auditing
• CAR Lead Verifier
• Multilingual with preference for French, Portuguese, and Spanish language skills

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additional duties outside of normal responsibilities may be required from time to time as assigned.

Working Remotely
SCS Global Services is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS Global Services as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce. This is a home-office based role and may include travel with local, domestic, and/or international trips. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process.

Estimated Annual Salary
$61,102.08 - $97,000.00

EEOC Statement
SCS Global Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SCS Global Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.