Technical Specialist, GHG Emissions Inventory Verification - SCS Global Services

Company Overview
Since 1984, SCS Global Services has been 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. Partnering with companies, government agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders, we are striving to advance sustainable development goals through independent assessment, the application of sound science, and innovative solutions. Through these services, we are enabling decision-makers and purchasers to make informed decisions, giving innovators a competitive edge, and helping to drive the development of leadership standards to create a framework for continuous improvement.

Job Overview
The Technical Specialist, GHG Emissions Inventory Verification is responsible for carbon footprint verification services for corporate and entity-level claims under both voluntary and compliance reporting. Areas of responsibility include document review, quantification, site visits, report writing, and client communication for carbon footprint reporting worldwide.

Relevant Standards/Schemes

• The Climate Registry
• WRI GHG Protocol
• CDP Climate
• California Mandatory Reporting Rule
• Washington State Clean Air Rule
• Oregon's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
• Canadian Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program
• Other GHG accounting approaches

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Auditing

• Assess management practices and documentation of greenhouse gas emissions
• Perform document review and quantitative analyses, including review of inventory calculations, models, and other evidence
• Conduct site visit activities, including interviews with project personnel, site reconnaissance activities, and evaluating measurement practices
• Issue verification findings and write audit reports
• Oversee work of contract auditors/consultants

Client Management

• 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

Quality Control

• Maintain thorough and current working knowledge of program standards and protocols
• Recommend and implement program changes as needed to maintain SCS’s compliance with ISO quality standards
• Participate in the internal and external audit process as needed
• Participate in the recruitment and training of contract auditors/consultants

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Data Science, or relevant scientific field and
• 4+ years of professional experience in a related field
• Experience with the application of field measurement techniques and
• Excellent quantitative skills with an emphasis on biometrics, statistics, modeling
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally to conduct audits

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant scientific field
• International travel experience
• ARB-accredited Lead Verifier for the Compliance Offset Protocol or MRR
• Proficiency using GIS software i.e. ArcGIS, Python, and/or R
• Experience with LCA and/or Scope 3 emissions
• Foreign language skills - Spanish and Portuguese

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additional duties outside of normal responsibilities may be required from time to time as assigned.

Working Remotely
SCS is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS 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.

Estimated Annual Salary
$75,000.00 - $95,000.00

EEOC Statement
SCS 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 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.