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 The Technical Manager, Agriculture is responsible for managing the quality and technical rigor of the program's daily operations. Areas of responsibility include auditing, technical program operations, key client management, quality management, business development, and staff management.The SCS Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Program has been verifying carbon offsets since 2008 and to date has verified nearly 400 million tonnes 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 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.Relevant Standards/Schemes ACR California Air Resources Board Cap-and-Trade Program Climate Action Reserve SD VISta Verified Carbon Standard Other GHG Offset Programs and related carbon accounting approaches Other relevant voluntary and regulatory approachesEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTechnical Management<ul> <li>Serve as the lead technical auditor on large, complex audits</li> <li>Conduct on-site and desk audits in conformance with pertinent protocols</li> <li>Prepare and submit audit reports within established timelines</li> <li>Support technical staff in review of complex issues and ensure consistency of interpretation among staff and contractors</li> <li>Establish staff and contractor qualifications and ensure ongoing compliance with auditor requirements</li> <li>Develop and submit comments on normative standards or other documents</li> <li>Lead or support program meetings, calibration activities, and trainings</li></ul>Program Operations<ul> <li>Responsible for recruitment and hiring of staff or contractors to ensure sufficient operational capacity</li> <li>Support and provide initial and ongoing training for program staff</li> <li>Evaluate and calibrate staff and contractor performance and provide feedback</li> <li>Delegate audit assignments and internal responsibilities of auditing team</li> <li>Develop and document procedures to ensure efficient and complaint program operations</li> <li>Develop work instructions, internal guidance, and staff training material</li> <li>Serve as a technical resource to the program and provide mentorship and training to other team members; provide coaching to others on methods and tools to ensure the accuracy of work as well as organization policies and procedures for quality assurance</li></ul>Key Client Management<ul> <li>Oversee the audit process with key clients and audit team members</li> <li>Ensure a high level of customer service and client satisfaction</li> <li>Conduct technical report reviews generated by others</li> <li>Foster collaboration amongst team members, including providing opportunities for all group members to contribute and to provide constructive feedback, when appropriate; manage program complaints and investigations</li> <li>Provide suggestions to team managers and operations and/or create tools and systems for improvements in client service delivery systems and internal and external processes to increase audit quality and client satisfaction; manage client adverse actions, appeals, mediation, and compliance review</li> <li>Tailor communication (e.g., content, style, and medium) to diverse audiences; alter communication approach when needed to effectively deliver message in sensitive situations</li> <li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable protocols and standards</li></ul>Business Development and Strategy<ul> <li>Assist with the scoping and preparation of proposals</li> <li>Develop and maintain relationships with key clients</li> <li>Identify and develop opportunities to expand services into new markets</li></ul>Program Quality and Development<ul> <li>Develop and maintain program procedures and documents in compliance with quality system guidelines</li> <li>Develop and implement procedures to increase quality and efficiency of audit and certification services</li> <li>Develop work instructions, internal guidance, and staff training materials</li> <li>Lead internal and external audit process and ensure compliance issues are addressed</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Soil Science, Agronomy, or related field or</li> <li>Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Soil Science, Agronomy, or related field and</li> <li>5+ years of professional experience in a related field</li> <li>Experience in manufacturing, energy, industrial, agricultural, or other applicable sector</li> <li>Experience as a project developer or verifier for carbon offset projects</li> <li>Excellent technical writing, observation, and data management skills</li> <li>Strong communication abilities and demonstrated abilities in critical analysis</li> <li>Ability to complete time-sensitive projects and to provide realistic deadlines</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail</li> <li>Initiative and ability to work independently, responsive and adaptive to team environment</li> <li>Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access</li> <li>Ability to travel domestically and internationally</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul> <li>Excellent quantitative skills with an emphasis on coding</li> <li>Proficiency using GIS (ex: ArcMap, ArcPro, QGIS, Python, and/or R GIS packages)</li> <li>Proficiency in managing and processing remote sensing data</li> <li>Bilingual or Multilingual in Spanish and Portuguese</li> <li>CAR- or ARB-accredited Lead Verifier</li></ul>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 $85,000.00-$105,000.00EEOC 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.

Since 1984, SCS 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.

Carbon Offset Verification Manager, Agriculture and Grasslands

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