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
• Emitir conclusiones de verificación y redactar informes de auditoría.
• Supervisar el trabajo de los auditores y consultores externos
• Complete clear technical audit reports with increasing complexity (e.g. expansive scope, complex industry, standard), including applicable calculations, interpretation of testing results, and research

Gestión de clientes

• Coordinar el proceso de auditoría con los clientes
• Asegurarse de que los clientes faciliten los datos y la información necesarios para la auditoría
• Responder a las preguntas y dudas de los clientes
• Garantizar un alto nivel de atención al cliente y de satisfacción del cliente
• Gestionar una cartera de auditorías de forma simultánea, con cierto apoyo y supervisión

Gestión de la calidad

• Mantener un conocimiento práctico exhaustivo y actualizado de los estándares y protocolos del programa.
• Recommend program changes as needed to maintain SCS’ compliance with ISO quality standards and/or scheme requirements
• Participar en el proceso de auditoría interna y externa según sea necesario.
• Assist in developing quality templates

Formación de auditores

• Participar en la formación del personal y de los auditores y consultores externos

Cualificaciones mínimas

• 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
• Experiencia en auditoría
• 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
• Capaz de adaptarse y responder bien al entorno de trabajo en equipo
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access (Advanced proficiency)
• Experiencia en la aplicación de técnicas de medición sobre el terreno
• Dominio de ArcGIS y/o de aplicaciones de teledetección
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to conduct audits

Cualificaciones preferidas

• Máster o título superior en un campo científico relevante
• Multilingual
• Verificador principal de CAR

La descripción anterior pretende describir la naturaleza general y el nivel del trabajo que se realiza. No pretende ser una lista exhaustiva de todas las responsabilidades, obligaciones y aptitudes necesarias. Es posible que se requieran tareas adicionales fuera de las responsabilidades Estándarles de vez en cuando, según se asignen.

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.