LINCOLNSHIRE, IL SGS North America Inc.
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Description**
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification
company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability,
quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600
offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and
more interconnected world.
Job Description
The Soil Scientist will perform soil morphology, soil sampling,
interpreting soil analyses, and modeling in project conditions from
farmland to international wildland environments. And will conduct
auditing practices in ecosystem services markets, soil health/production
programs.
Evaluating and implementing soil carbon models.
Assisting with and conducting desktop and field validations and
verifications of AFOLU carbon offset projects.
Assessment/development/implementation of soil sampling inventories
to evaluate soil carbon projects and data management.
Quantifying various attributes from soil data, including statistical
metrics.
Establishing bulk density and carbon stocking levels, and
calculating biological sequestration, from soil data collected using
a wide range of methods.
Designing and conducting soil inventory and performing inventory
analysis.
Monitoring contract compliance and results of ALM activities to
assure adherence to government regulations and/or carbon market
requirements.
Assessing deforested lands to ensure proper reclamation to the most
suitable end uses.
Implementing projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil
and water quality.
Conducting ecosystem surveys and related studies.
Participating in inventory/planting audits.
Mapping various forest attributes, conducting geospatial analysis,
and producing field maps.
Supporting management with special projects and workflow process
improvements and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Soil Science or related field
Course of study centered on agronomy. Prefer 15+ credit hours in
soil science, sufficient to be used as the educational requirement
for Certified Professional Soil Scientist credentials.
Experience with soil carbon models, like DNDC, Roth C, etc., is a
plus, though not a requirement.
At least 6 credit hours in statistics.
5+ years of relevant experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to rapidly develop expertise in soil carbon offset project
protocols such as Climate Action Reserve, American Carbon Registry
(ACR), and Verified Carbon Standard (VCS).
Knowledge and working experience in the voluntary and compliance
carbon offset and cap-and-trade market preferred
Soil carbon sampling methodology review and implementation
Soil mapping from large scale (high intensity soil survey) to
smaller scales
Soil suitability studies for a wide range of land uses
Soil suitability studies for habitat and wetland restoration
projects
Preparation and presentation of educational programs for landowners
on Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use (AFOLU)protocols,
methodologies, issues, and opportunities
Experience using GPS and integrating field-acquired data into ArcMap
for project documentation and processing.
Strong understanding of the voluntary carbon market (especially the
emerging Agricultural Land Management Sector) and GHG Programs (VCS,
ARB, CAR, ACR, etc.).
Experience developing and implementing project scopes to meet time
and cost constraints.
Desire and ability to rapidly develop expertise in soil carbon
offset project protocols such as Climate Action Reserve, American
Carbon Registry (ACR), and Verified Carbon Standard (VCS).
Strong knowledge of soil sampling design, applications, and
implementation
Our Benefits
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the
following, subject to your location and role.
Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life,
accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending
accounts
Wealth: Competitive pay ($84,800-$113,000/year) , matching
401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee
referral program
Happiness:
Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and
classroom development experiences, education assistance program
Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, company holidays, floating
holidays
Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs,
wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives
Physical Demands of the Job
Frequency (Never = 0%; Seldom = 1 to 5%; Occasional = 5 to 33%; Frequent
= 34 to 66%; Constant = 67 to
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