Overview

The Contract Auditor, Technical Specialist I, Product Climate Verification is responsible for supporting the Critical Review and Verification of Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). Key responsibilities include reviewing Life Cycle Assessment data and supporting documentation, verifying Environmental Product Declaration data, preparing verification reports, and maintaining clear communication with clients to ensure accuracy and transparency in life cycle reporting. This is a contract position. We are looking for a Technical Specialist I in the US.

Relevant Services/Schemes

• Environmental Claims Validation
• ISO 14025 Environmental Labels and Declarations - Type III
• ISO 14044 Life Cycle Assessments Environmental Management - LCA
• ISO 21930 Sustainability in Buildings and Civil Engineering Works
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Product Category Rule (PCR)
• Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
• Other relevant schemes

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Services

• Complete audits and reports within the prescribed timeline
• Complete audits by adhering to the agreed timeline, reporting deliverables, and professional requirements
• Issue verification findings and write audit reports
• Lead the documentation, communication, and closure of audit findings
• Communicate in a timely and professional manner with internal staff and external clients
• Contribute to the development of verification report and verification statement reports

Quality Management

• Maintain thorough and current working knowledge of program standards and protocols
• Recommend and implement program changes as needed to maintain SCS’ compliance with ISO quality standards and/or scheme requirements
• Participate in the internal and external audit process as needed
• Support the development of quality templates
• Assist in updating product literature and documentation including manuals
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable protocols and standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field and
• 2+ years of professional experience in a related field or
• Master's Degree in a relevant field and
• 1+ years of professional experience in a related field
• Exceptional quantitative and critical thinking skills for evaluating complex data sets
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Access
• Initiative and ability to work independently; responsive and adaptive to team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in auditing
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience using data management systems
• Life Cycle Assessment Certified Practitioner (LCACP)
• Certified LCA Reviewer (CLAR)

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.

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.