Soil Scientist/Auditor - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Soil Science or related field.
• Course of study centered on agronomy. Prefer 15+ credit hours in soil science.
• Experience with soil carbon models, like DNDC, Roth C, etc., is a plus.
• At least 6 credit hours in statistics.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance.
• Competitive pay ($84,800-$113,000/year), matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment.
• Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program.
• Paid-time off, company holidays, floating holidays.
• Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives.