Technical Specialist II, Product Climate Verification

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' EPD Program has more than 15 years of experience applying rigorous technical standards across diverse industries to Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). Our team brings deep expertise in sector-specific protocols and complex data analysis, supporting organizations of all sizes, including leading Fortune 500 companies, in Food and Agriculture, Apparel, Manufacturing, Technology, Airlines, Retail, Building Materials, Municipalities, Utilities, and more. The Technical Specialist II, Product Climate Verification is responsible for supporting the Critical Review and Verification of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), and other schemes relevant to Product Climate Verification. Key responsibilities include reviewing Life Cycle Assessment data and supporting documentation, verifying Environmental Product Declaration data, preparing verification reports, and maintaining clear communication with clients to ensure accuracy and transparency in life cycle reporting.

Relevant Standards/Schemes
Carbon Footprinting and Project Analysis
Carbon Neutral
Carbon Neutrality Verification and Certification
Environmental Claims Validation
ISO 14025 Environmental Labels and Declarations - Type III
ISO 14044 Life Cycle Assessments Environmental Management - LCA
ISO 14067 Greenhouse Gases - Carbon Footprint of Products
ISO 21930 Sustainability in Buildings and Civil Engineering Works
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Product Category Rule (PCR)
Carbon Neutrality Verification and Certification
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
ISO 14025 Environmental Labels and Declarations - Type III
ISO 14044 Life Cycle Assessments Environmental Management - LCA
ISO 14067 Greenhouse Gases - Carbon Footprint of Products
ISO 21930 Sustainability in Buildings and Civil Engineering Works
Product Carbon Footprint Verification (PCF)
Other relevant schemes

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Services

• Complete audits and reports within the prescribed timeline without assistance or input
• Complete audits by adhering to the agreed timeline, reporting deliverables, and professional requirements
• Issue verification findings and write audit reports
• Lead the documentation, communication, and closure of audit findings
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with internal staff and external clients
• Contribute to the development of verification report and verification statement

Client Management

• Direct the audit process with clients
• Answer client questions and concerns
• Ensure quality delivery and client satisfaction
• Develop and maintain relationships with key clients
• Communicate standard requirements to clients effectively and concisely

Quality Management

• Maintain thorough and current working knowledge of program standards and protocols
• Recommend and implement program changes as needed to maintain SCS Global’s compliance with ISO quality standards and/or scheme requirements
• Participate in the internal and external audit process as needed
• Lead the development of quality templates
• Assist in updating product literature and documentation including manuals
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable protocols and standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field and
• 4+ years of professional experience in a related field
• Experience in auditing (Intermediate proficiency)
• Exceptional quantitative and critical thinking skills for evaluating complex data sets (Advanced proficiency)
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills (Advanced proficiency)
• Initiative and ability to work independently; responsive and adaptive to team environment (Advanced proficiency)
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access (Advanced proficiency)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field and 2+ years of professional experience in a related field
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience using data management systems (Intermediate proficiency)
• Life Cycle Assessment Certified Practitioner (LCACP)
• Certified LCA Reviewer (CLAR)

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
$75,000 - $90,000

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.