Environmental Certification Services, Program Coordinator

Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) is a reputable third-party certification and assessment body headquartered in Emeryville, California, USA. SCS is committed to providing third-party environmental, sustainability and food quality certification, auditing, testing and standards development.

SCS' programs and services recognize the outstanding achievements of companies, institutions and organizations which are meeting the highest levels of performance in environmental protection, social responsibility, product safety and quality and stimulate continuous improvement on the path toward sustainability. In this undertaking, we employ a life-cycle framework, state-of-the-art science, proven analytical methods and performance metrics and professional expertise. To find out more about SCS, please visit our website.

Position Overview: 

The Environmental Certification Services Program Coordinator requires working with clients who manufacture products and want to make environmental claims on these products. You will be responsible for supporting the program on an administrative and operational level. The position offers a wide range of learning opportunities.

The Environmental Certification Services Program is a scientific program for independently verifying the accuracy of environmental claims on manufactured products, highlighting manufacturers' efforts to improve selected environmental attributes of their products. The Environmental Certification Services programs include claims made for indoor air quality and furniture sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Review Client applications and develop scope of work
• Track and monitor status of product certifications and project invoicing
• Monitor and maintain assessment process and client records in accordance with standardized procedures
• Perform administrative and follow-up tasks, including database management
• Coordinate audit team and assigned audits
• Regularly inform program manager of project and program status
• Support  program development
• Support New Hire training as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum B.S. or B.A Degree in a quantitative field, with a preference for Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Environmental Science.
• Complete fluency in English and experience that involves professional written and verbal communication
• Superlative organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize numerous tasks effectively
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills
• Solid experience with computers, including programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, FileMaker, and database management.
• An abiding interest in sustainability, green building, materials use, indoor air quality, and related environmental issues.
• Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment.
• Must be willing to work regular business hours, 5 days per week in our Emeryville office.

Compensation: DOE. SCS offers a competitive benefits package including vacation, health, dental, profit sharing, performance bonuses, and 401(k).

To Apply: 

Please submit a resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, a description of how your skills and experience fit the needs and mission of our company on our on-line form.

SCS is an equal opportunity employer and as such, considers individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We value diversity and are a company that values employees of many backgrounds. Accordingly, SCS does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions) national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, physical disability, mental disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law. Further, SCS prohibits the harassment of any individual on any of the bases listed above.  This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.