Forest Carbon Verification Manager

Established more than 150 years ago in Germany, TÜV SÜD is a leading global provider of technical services with more than 25.000 highly skilled employees across 1,000 offices worldwide. For over 30 years, throughout 33 locations, it is TÜV SÜD America’s priority to create a safer future. To protect people, property and the environment from technology-related risks; we drive consumer protection, digital transformation, sustainable development, and urbanization.

Tasks/Aufgaben

Position Summary:

The Forest Project Verification Manager primarily works with forest carbon project verification team on coordinating verification and validation work and allocation of staff resources, developing training materials and templates, providing quality control and assurance on forest carbon project team work, lead validation and verification activities for new project types, and assisting the Director, Forest Carbon Verification with business planning and growth. This position manages a team of staff that are dedicated to forest carbon project validation and verification. Additionally, this position may provide support to our company s timberland management program including design, implementation, and analysis of timber inventories and appraisals, spatial data analysis and cartography (GIS), and some field work.

Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight & Technical Review (30 50%)
  
  

Lead site visits and inventory audits

Review carbon quantification and modeling

Evaluate GIS and compliance with protocols

Conduct senior-level project reviews

• Team & Resource Management (10 20%)
  
  

Allocate staff resources and monitor workloads

Support business planning and client proposals

• Training & Quality Assurance (20 35%)
  
  

Mentor staff and develop training materials

Ensure quality of project deliverables

• Personnel Management (10 15%)
  
  

Set performance expectations and conduct evaluations

Handle disciplinary actions and recommend promotions

• Representation (5%)
  
  

Represent the company at industry events

The anticipated annual base pay range for this full-time position is $110,000-$140,000. Actual base pay will be determined based on various factors, including years of relevant experience, training, qualifications, and internal equity. The compensation package may also include an annual bonus target, subject to eligibility and other requirements. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, health plans (medical, dental, and vision), life insurance and disability, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications/Qualifikationen

Education and Experience:

B.S./B.A. in Forestry or closely related field

5 years experience in Forest Carbon project development, validation/verification, Registry or regulatory oversight or related

5 years experience working in forestry or closely related field

Valid driver s license and clear driving record

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High level of competency with forest inventory measurements, instruments, and sampling protocols

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

High proficiency in the suite of ESRI GIS software

Interest in remote/rural travel

Proficiency in database management and database tools including Access, R, etc

Ability to drive vehicles in a safe manner and in accordance with company policy

Ability to work safely, effectively, and respectfully with others and alone in steep, rugged terrain under adverse weather conditions

Ability to navigate terrain with GPS or map and compass

Excellent written and oral communication skills

State-issued Professional Forester credential or SAF Certified Forester or the ability to obtain a credential within 1 year

Ability to attain forestry verifier credentials with Climate Action Reserve, Climate Forward, and ACR within 1 year of hire

Ability to attain ARB Accredited Offset Verifier and US Forest Projects Specialist within 1 year of hire

Ability to share knowledge and participate in coaching and mentoring others.

Further Information

Equal Opportunity Employer Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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