Senior Technical Director, GHR

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
SCS Global Services is launching the Global Heat Reduction Initiative ("GHR" or "Initiative"), a groundbreaking approach to climate change mitigation, climate accounting, and the voluntary carbon market, based on the latest IPCC science. The Initiative consists of the GHR Registry, GHR Footprint Verification as well as awareness, advocacy, and partnership efforts. We help businesses, governments, and NGOs to reduce their climate impact through measures that lower the planet's excess trapped heat in the short term so we can build a viable bridge to a net-zero future.

GHR is seeking a highly competent Senior Technical Director to join our team with a primary focus on the Registry. As an expert in climate science and the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), this position will serve as the in-house technical lead for the new registry. GHR is the only registry in the VCM to issue credits backed by third-party verified reductions in fast-acting, previously unaccounted-for climate pollutants including methane, black carbon, and HFCs, as well as measures to mitigate the loss of climate-critical ecosystems and heat-reflective ice- and snowpacks.

This role will review project design descriptions, write and review project methodologies, and certify reports made by Verification and Validation Bodies (VVBs). You will also work as needed with GHR's Scientific Technical Review Panel of experts and lend expertise to GHR's broader activities in climate advocacy and communications. The successful candidate will have deep experience with mitigation project methodologies, carbon market stakeholders, and the process of carbon credit development and issuance. This role must be committed to the highest standards of compliance and transparency and have the competence and agility to navigate a startup environment in an exciting new field of climate action.

Relevant Standards/Schemes

• Global Heat Reduction (GHR) Footprint Verification Standard
• Global Heat Reduction (GHR) Registry Standard
• Others, as determined

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Function as the in-house expert on climate change mitigation and science, and all technical aspects of the GHR Registry’s operations
• Stay up to date on scientific and market developments and provide strategic counsel
• Lead methodology development across methane, black carbon, tropospheric ozone, albedo, etc., as well as support projects that are seeking to develop or update methodologies
• Review project leads and conduct project consultation with our Scientific Technical Review panel
• Review and approve prospective project design, methodologies, and documentation
• Review and approve project validation and verification processes, ensuring all technical standards and documentation requirements are met consistently
• Interface with external stakeholders including regulatory bodies, as well as government agencies, businesses, and technical partners
• Ensure smooth daily operations, anticipate issues before they become problems, and solve problems efficiently when they occur
• Respond to internal and external inquiries with expert technical guidance
• Track, analyze, and report performance data
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Registry’s technical processes and methodologies
• Conduct trainings on the GHR Standard for internal auditors, and provide technical advice where needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Atmospheric Science or closely related field of climate study and
• 5+ years of equivalent professional experience and
• 1+ years of experience managing technical carbon registry operations or a closely related role and
• Expertise in the science of climate change, the workings of carbon registries, and their ability to drive effective climate mitigation
• Ability to analyze climate mitigation projects in different global regions and economic sectors, as well as the associated validation and verification processes
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage and document multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong people and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed research, analytical, and reporting skills
• Mastery of MS Office Suite with proficiency in Salesforce and project management software tools
• A team player, able to work well with different groups and levels within the organization
• Motivated self-starter able to work independently to move initiatives forward

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced project management skills

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
$140,000 - $160,000

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.