Verification Scientist I, GHG Agriculture

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 tons 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's Global Services established expertise to serve the global carbon market. SCS has been voted Best Verification Company several times. Buyers of SCS-verified offsets include several Fortune 100 companies and SCS is a recognized thought leader in the carbon and climate change communities. The Verification Scientist I, GHG Agriculture is a lead auditor responsible for conducting assessments under various voluntary and compliance carbon offset standards in a diverse array of scientific areas. Project types include those in the Agricultural and Land-Use category (e.g., regenerative agriculture, wetlands, grasslands, soil carbon). Areas of responsibility include document review, quantification, modeling, geospatial analysis, onsite reconnaissance and measurement activities, interviews with stakeholders, report writing, and client communication for offset carbon projects and programs worldwide.

Relevant Standards/Schemes
ACR
Climate, Community & Biodiversity Standards
Climate Action Reserve
SD VISta
Verified Carbon Standard
Other relevant schemes

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
• Lead site visit activities, including interviews with project personnel, site reconnaissance activities, and evaluating measurement practices
• Issue verification findings and write audit reports
• Oversee work of contract auditors/consultants
• Complete clear technical audit reports with increasing complexity (e.g. expansive scope, complex industry, standard), including applicable calculations, interpretation of testing results, and research

Client Management

• 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 portfolio of audits concurrently with some support and supervision

Quality Management

• Maintain thorough and current working knowledge of program standards and protocols
• Recommend 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
• Assist in developing quality templates

Auditor Training

• Participate in the training of staff and contract auditors/consultants

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, or a relevant scientific field and
• 2+ years of professional experience in a related field or
• Advanced degree in a relevant scientific field
• Experience in auditing
• Exceptional quantitative skills with emphasis on soil modeling and coding (Advanced proficiency)
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills (Advanced proficiency)
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Responsive and adaptive to team environment
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access (Advanced proficiency)
• 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
• Multilingual
• CAR Lead Verifier

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. 'At this time, 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 role will be based out of your home office.

Estimated Annual Salary
$70,000 - $87,000

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.