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Title | Program Officer - Forestry (American Carbon Registry) |
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The Program Officer is a mid-level technical role within the American Carbon Registry (ACR), providing support to the Director of Forestry, and other members of ACR staff on all aspects of registry management, including, but not limited to reviewing project listing applications, data reporting and verification documents; formulating responses to technical questions raised by project developers and verification bodies; supporting business development and outreach activities; and helping to coordinate the development and/or approval of new quantification methodologies. In December 2012, ACR was approved by the California Air Resources Board as an Offset Project Registry (OPR) and Early Action Offset Program (EAOP) for the California cap-and-trade market. The process of answering client questions, project listing, overseeing verification, and issuance of credits to California compliance and early action projects has become a dominant component of our registry activities, even while significant activity continues in voluntary methodologies and project registration. ACR prides itself on providing technical knowledge and responsive customer service to all our clients. The Forestry Program Officer will have (or quickly obtain) a detailed understanding of the California cap-and-trade regulation and the US Forests Compliance Offset Protocol, and will provide support to ensure that projects move through the Registry process efficiently, while ensuring regulatory compliance and technical rigor and quality. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND Education: Bachelors or advanced degree in Forestry, or related field. Advanced degree preferred. Experience: At least 5 years of experience working with projects in the forestry, carbon, ecosystem, sustainability or other environmental markets as well as expertise with fundamental greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting principles, including verification and auditing standards and procedures of GHG quantification and reporting. The candidate must have at least 2 years of experience working with projects in the carbon market or related fields. Candidates who have completed ARB training and passed the exam in the US Forests Compliance Offset Protocol are preferred. Skills:
Other: Must be available to travel domestically for short-term assignments. Commitment to Winrock’s mission and interest in market-based approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions required. Candidate must be comfortable working in a flexible, high-paced environment and able to work well in teams and also independently. The candidate may not require sponsorship to work in the U.S. |