Verification Scientist I, GHG Forestry

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Perform assessments and lead audits in accordance with voluntary and compliance carbon offset standards.

• Evaluate management practices and project documentation associated with carbon projects.

• Analyze documents and conduct quantitative assessments, including inventory calculations, forest growth and yield models, GIS, and remote sensing data.

• Carry out site visits, interviews, forest reconnaissance, and assessments of forest inventory practices.

• Provide verification findings and compose technical audit reports.

• Supervise contract auditors and consultants.

• Manage audit processes in collaboration with clients, ensuring the collection of necessary data and information.

• Address client inquiries and concerns while ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Oversee a simultaneous portfolio of audits with appropriate support and supervision.

• Stay updated on program standards and protocols, suggesting program modifications for ISO compliance.

• Engage in internal and external audits as well as auditor training.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or a related scientific discipline.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a relevant field.

• Familiarity with standard forest inventory techniques in practical settings.

• Experience utilizing field measurement techniques.

• Proficient in ArcGIS and/or remote sensing software.

• Strong quantitative analytical skills.

• Outstanding writing, communication, and organizational abilities.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Access.

• Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently under pressure in a dynamic environment.

• Adaptable and responsive in a team setting.

• Willingness to travel domestically for audit purposes.

• Preference for candidates with a Master's Degree or higher in a relevant scientific field.

• Preferred experience in biometrics, statistics, growth and yield modeling, financial analysis, and/or natural resource economics.

• California Registered Professional Forester, other Certified Forester credentials, ARB-accredited Lead Verifier, or CAR Lead Verifier preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements allowing for remote work.

• Position based in a home-office environment.

• Opportunities for local, national, and/or international travel.