Verification Scientist I, GHG Forestry

SCS Global Services

. Conduct assessments as lead auditor under voluntary and compliance carbon offset standards .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting audits and assessments of carbon offset projects, with strong quantitative skills in forest inventory techniques and proficiency in ArcGIS and remote sensing applications. Capable of managing multiple audits while ensuring compliance with ISO standards and effectively communicating with clients.

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Lead Auditor ExperienceArcGIS ProficiencyQuantitative Analysis SkillsForest Inventory TechniquesISO Quality Compliance

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Hard Skills

Quantitative AnalysisForest Inventory TechniquesField Measurement TechniquesTechnical WritingAudit ReportingData ManagementFinancial AnalysisBiometricsStatisticsGrowth and Yield Modeling

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityIndependence

Tools & Technologies

ArcGISRemote Sensing ApplicationsMicrosoft OfficeExcelWordAccess

Certifications & Qualifications

California Registered Professional ForesterARB-accredited Lead VerifierCAR Lead Verifier

Industry Keywords

Carbon Offset StandardsForestryLand-Use ProjectsREDD+AfforestationReforestationSustainability ProgramsISO StandardsCompliance AuditsEnvironmental Assessment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct assessments as lead auditor under voluntary and compliance carbon offset standards
Assess management practices and project documentation of carbon projects
Review documents and perform quantitative analyses, including inventory calculations, forest growth and yield models, GIS, and/or remote sensing information
Conduct site visits, interviews with project personnel, site reconnaissance, and evaluation of forest inventory practices
Issue verification findings and write technical audit reports
Oversee contract auditors and consultants
Coordinate audit processes with clients
Ensure clients provide necessary data and information
Respond to client questions and concerns
Manage a portfolio of audits concurrently
Maintain current knowledge of program standards and protocols
Recommend and implement program changes to maintain ISO quality compliance
Participate in internal and external audit processes
Participate in training staff and contract auditors/consultants
Perform work involving forestry and land-use projects such as improved forest management, afforestation/reforestation, REDD+, wetlands, mangroves, soil carbon, and landscape-level sustainability programs worldwide

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or a relevant scientific field
2+ years of professional experience in a related field
Experience with standard forest inventory techniques in the field
Experience with field measurement techniques
Proficiency in ArcGIS and/or remote sensing applications
Exceptional quantitative skills
Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Access
Ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment
Responsive and adaptive to a team environment
Ability to travel domestically to conduct audits
Preferred: Master's Degree or higher in a relevant scientific field
Preferred: quantitative skills emphasizing biometrics, statistics, and growth and yield modeling
Preferred: financial analysis and/or natural resource economics experience
Preferred: California Registered Professional Forester or other Certified Forester credential
Preferred: ARB-accredited Lead Verifier for the Compliance Offset Protocol - US Forest Projects
Preferred: CAR Lead Verifier

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote, home-office based role
Flexible work arrangements
Domestic and international travel opportunities