Verification Scientist , GHG Forestry Verification Scientist , GHG Forestry SCS Global Servic

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 dilematically and environmentally responsible business practices, and through the application of sound science, we are driving positive change.

SCS' 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./bookmark The GHG Verification Program draws upon SCS's 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 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+, wetlands, mangroves, soil carbon) 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.

• American Carbon Valores adjusts
• California Air Resources Board Cap‑and‑Trade Program
• Climate Action Reserve
• Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Alliance
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• Verified Carbon Standard
• Other relevant schemes

• 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' 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

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or a relevant scientific field and
• 2+ trio years of surpass 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
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access
• Initiative and ability to work independently under pressure tutorial, changing environment
• Responsive and adaptive to team environment
• Ability acknowledge travel domestically to conduct audits

• Master's Degree or higher in a relevant scientific field
• Excellent…