Program Associate, Environmental Certification Services

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 us.

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, sustainable furniture, and possibly more-covering material content and efficiency, reduction of environmental impacts, improvement of social accountability, enhancement of product performance, and life cycle assessment.

Position Overview: 

The Environmental Certification Services Program Associate requires working with clients who manufacture products and want to make environmental claims on these products.

You will be responsible for working with clients in a variety of ways: auditing manufacturing processes and supply chains; writing summary reports of those findings; providing technical assistance on certification standards and programmatic requirements; and offering some administrative support to the certification programs. The position offers a wide range of learning opportunities as well as the opportunity for travel.

Responsibilities:

• Performance of certification audits, both on-site and desk reviews
• Assist in the development of documentation project plans and timelines
• Fundamental project management:  Coordination of evaluation audits with both domestic and international clients
• Organization and continued maintenance of data management systems
• Support the Program Manager in communicating with clients and consultants
• Quality Control (e.g. tracking developments of program requirements, and coordination of programmatic changes)
•  Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum B.S or B.A. degree in a quantitative field, with a strong preference for Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or Industrial Ecology.  Preference will be given to a Masters Degree or significant work experience
• Complete fluency in English and experience that involves professional written and verbal communication.
• Superlative organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize numerous tasks effectively
• Solid experience with computers, including programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, FileMaker, and database management
• Strong customer service and teamwork skills
• 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
• Must be willing and able to  travel domestically and internationally

Compensation: Compensation is based on qualifications and prior experience. 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.