Verification Scientist II, GHG Forestry

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

📋 Description

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

• Evaluate management practices and documentation associated with carbon projects and programs

• Analyze documents and carry out quantitative analyses, including inventory calculations, models, GIS, and remote sensing data

• Conduct site visits, which encompass interviews with project personnel, site reconnaissance, and measurement practices evaluation

• Generate verification findings and compile audit reports

• Supervise and manage contract auditors and consultants

• Complete comprehensive technical audit reports, covering calculations, site visit planning, testing-result interpretation, and research

• Direct and coordinate the audit process in collaboration with clients

• Ensure that clients supply the necessary data and information for audits

• Address client inquiries and concerns

• Oversee a complex and varied portfolio of audits with minimal supervision

• Keep updated on program standards and protocols

• Suggest and implement program modifications to uphold ISO quality standards and scheme requirements

• Engage in both internal and external audits

• Lead the creation of quality templates

• Participate in training sessions for staff and contract auditors/consultants

• Assist in the development of training materials for the program

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or a related scientific discipline

• Over 4 years of professional experience in a relevant field

• Outstanding quantitative skills

• Strong writing, communication, and organizational abilities

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently

• Adaptable and responsive to a team environment

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

• Capability to lead a project team

• Experience with field measurement techniques

• Proficiency in ArcGIS and/or remote sensing technologies

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for audits

• Master’s Degree or higher in a relevant scientific field is preferred

• Experience in auditing as a CAR Lead Verifier is preferred

• Multilingual skills are advantageous, particularly in French, Portuguese, and Spanish

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work from home

• Flexible work schedule

• Opportunities for travel, including local, domestic, and international assignments

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and nondiscrimination protections