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 conclusões de verificação e redigir relatórios de auditoria
• Supervisionar o trabalho dos auditores/consultores contratados
• Complete clear technical audit reports with increasing complexity (e.g. expansive scope, complex industry, standard), including applicable calculations, interpretation of testing results, and research

Gestão de clientes

• Coordenar o processo de auditoria com os clientes
• Assegurar que os clientes forneçam os dados e as informações necessárias para a auditoria
• Responder às perguntas e dúvidas dos clientes
• Garantir um elevado nível de atendimento ao cliente e de satisfação do cliente
• Gerir um conjunto de auditorias em simultâneo, com algum apoio e supervisão

Gestão da qualidade

• Manter um conhecimento prático completo e atualizado das Padrãos e protocolos do programa
• Recommend program changes as needed to maintain SCS’ compliance with ISO quality standards and/or scheme requirements
• Participar no processo de auditoria interna e externa, conforme necessário
• Assist in developing quality templates

Formação de auditores

• Participar na formação do pessoal e dos auditores/consultores contratados

Qualificações 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
• Experiência em auditoria
• 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 interagir e adaptar-se ao ambiente de equipa
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access (Advanced proficiency)
• Experiência na aplicação de técnicas de medição no terreno
• Domínio do ArcGIS e/ou de aplicações de teledeteção
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to conduct audits

Qualificações preferenciais

• Mestrado ou grau académico superior numa área científica relevante
• Multilingual
• Verificador Principal do CAR

A descrição acima destina-se a descrever a natureza geral e o nível do trabalho a efetuar. Não pretende ser uma lista exaustiva de todas as responsabilidades, deveres e competências necessárias. Ocasionalmente, podem ser exigidas tarefas adicionais fora das responsabilidades Padrãois, de acordo com a atribuição.

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.