Contract, Technical Specialist I

Overview

The Contract Auditor, Technical Specialist I, Product Climate Verification is responsible for supporting the Critical Review and Verification of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). 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. This is a contract position. We are looking for a Technical Specialist I in the US.

Relevant Standards and Verification Services

• ISO 14025 – Environmental Labels and Declarations – Type III Environmental Declarations

• ISO 14040 – Life Cycle Assessment – Principles and Framework

• ISO 14044 – Life Cycle Assessment – Requirements and Guidelines

• ISO 21930 – Sustainability in Buildings and Civil Engineering Works – Core Rules for Environmental Product Declarations

• EN 15804 – Environmental Product Declarations – Core Rules for Construction Products

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Critical Review

• Product Category Rules (PCR)

• Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Verification

• Other relevant standards and schemes

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Services

• Complete audits and reports within the prescribed timeline

• 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 reports

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

• Support 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

• 3+ years of professional experience in a related field or

• Master's Degree in a relevant field and

• 2+ years of professional experience in a related field

• Exceptional quantitative and critical thinking skills for evaluating complex data sets

• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access

• Initiative and ability to work independently; responsive and adaptive to team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in auditing

• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience using data management systems

• Life Cycle Assessment Certified Practitioner (LCACP)

• Certified LCA Reviewer (CLAR)

Working Remotely

SCS is recruiting all open roles to be remote, allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS 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.