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SCS Global Services · 14 hours ago

Verification Scientist I, GHG Forestry

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

SCS Global Services is a leader in sustainability standards and third-party certification. The Verification Scientist I, GHG Forestry is responsible for conducting assessments under various carbon offset standards, including auditing management practices and project documentation, performing quantitative analyses, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the audit process.

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Responsibilities

Assess management practices and project documentation of carbon projects

Perform document review and quantitative analyses, including review of inventory calculations, forest growth and yield models, GIS, and/or remote sensing information

Conduct site visit activities, including interviews with project personnel, site reconnaissance activities, and evaluating forest inventory 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

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

Maintain thorough and current working knowledge of program standards and protocols

Recommend and implement program changes as needed to maintain SCS’s compliance with ISO quality standards

Participate in the internal and external audit process as needed

Participate in the training of staff and contract auditors/consultants

Qualification

ForestryArcGISQuantitative analysisRemote sensingForest inventory techniquesYield modelingGrowthWriting skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInitiativeTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or a relevant scientific field

2+ years of professional experience in a related field

Experience with the application of standard forest inventory techniques in the field

Experience with the application of field measurement techniques

Proficiency in ArcGIS and/or remote sensing applications

Exceptional quantitative skills

Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills

High proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access

Initiative and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment

Responsive and adaptive to team environment

Ability to travel domestically to conduct audits

Preferred

Master's Degree or higher in a relevant scientific field

Excellent quantitative skills with an emphasis on biometrics, statistics, and growth and yield modeling

Experience with financial analysis and/or natural resource economics

California Registered Professional Forester or other Certified Forester credential

ARB-accredited Lead Verifier for the Compliance Offset Protocol - US Forest Projects

CAR Lead Verifier

Based in the Southeastern United States

Company

SCS Global Services

To achieve this vision, we have established programs and services designed to Recognize the outstanding achievements of companies.

Founded in 1984

Emeryville, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.scsglobalservices.com/

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