Careers Archives - Aster Global Environmental Solutions

Position Description:
Aster Global has an immediate need for a Project Forester / Audit Team Member.

Our ideal candidate will have an interest in the developing forest carbon offset project/conservation markets, including validation/verification (3rd-party audit) of agricultural, forestry, and other land use projects. Being self-motivated and able to be productive in all types of work environments are keys to success in this position.

A strong background in forest management, forest inventory design and implementation, statistics, and growth-and-yield modeling is required.

In this position you will travel 40-60% of your time and have an opportunity to experience some of the most remote ecosystems in the world.

The work location is flexible (100% remote) with responsibilities world-wide.

Your Contributions to our Success will include:

Evaluating and implementing forest growth and yield models.
Assisting with and conducting desktop and field validations and verifications of forest carbon offset projects.
Assessment/development/implementation of forest inventories to verify forest carbon offset projects and data management.
Quantifying various attributes from forest inventory data, including statistical metrics.
Establishing biomass and carbon stocking levels, and calculating biological sequestration, from forest inventory data collected using a wide range of methods.
Designing and conducting forest inventories and performing inventory analysis.
Developing of short- and long-term forest management and planting/reforestation plans, determining optimal silvicultural prescriptions, and implementing forest monitoring.
Monitoring contract compliance and results of forest management activities to assure adherence to government regulations and/or carbon market requirements.
Determining optimal timber harvesting methods yielding minimum waste and environmental damage.
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 forest surveys and related studies.
Performing inspections of forests or forest nurseries.
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.

Position Requirements:

Educational background and experience necessary to meet SAF Certified Forester or Certified Forester Candidate designation requirements
Excellent communication skills – must communicate clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles (including in foreign countries and non-English speaking situations). Effectively tailoring the message to the needs of the audience.
Strong knowledge forest inventory applications.
Ability to adapt and adjust to new field situations and/or regulations.
Quality mensuration services (including field inventory), record-keeping/management, and subsequent data processing (i.e. volume and biomass/carbon quantification and growth and yield modeling) will be an essential component for this position.
Demonstrated knowledge using remote sensing technologies (i.e. ArcMap or other web-based GIS applications) to evaluate and ascertain detailed forest tract information.
Experience using GPS and integrating field-acquired data into ArcMap for project documentation and processing.
Knowledge spanning a broad range of technical and analytical services related to forest inventory design, implementation, mensuration, growth and yield modeling, statistical analysis, and spatial analysis/modeling.

If you have the following it’s a plus:

SAF Certified Forester or Certified Forester Candidate designation
Strong understanding of the voluntary forest carbon market and GHG Programs (VCS, ARB, CAR, ACR, etc.).
Auditing experience.
Experience developing and implementing timber cruises to meet time and cost constraints.
Experience with programming and development/implementation of forest growth models.
Social and environmental assessment/survey background.
Certified Forester designation through the Society of American Foresters or Certified Forester Candidate and/or state-registered forester.
Desire and ability to rapidly develop expertise in forest carbon project protocols such as Climate Action Reserve, American Carbon Registry (ACR), Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and California Air Resource Board (ARB).

Desired Proficiencies:

Effective document preparation, presentation, and communication skills are required
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; basic knowledge of graphics programs
Detailed and thorough in completing work tasks
Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of forestry practices, certifications and voluntary/compliance GHG reductions programs
Excellent analytical skills (strong statistics and biometrics background preferred)
Excellent organizational and social skills required
Desire and ability to work cohesively as part of a team of experts

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in forestry or forest management (analytical/biometric/geospatial focus preferred)

Travel:

Travel required (approximately 40%-60%), both domestically and internationally (can include 3-4 weeks in the field at a time)

Physical Requirements of the Job:

Field work is conducted in both domestic and international outdoor environments which may include extreme working conditions and inclement weather conditions.
Working in diverse domestic and international forests requiring exposure and interactions with extreme terrain, native wildlife, insects, and various forest conditions throughout the year.
As needed, lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to pass general physical fitness testing.
May be required to move about to coordinate work.
Ability to communicate or exchange ideas by means of verbal or written word to impart information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed instructions to other workers and translators

Job Location: Flexible with responsibilities world-wide.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary/Benefits:
Aster Global offers a comprehensive benefit package consisting of: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short & Long -Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 12-Paid Holidays per yea, Paid Vacation, Personal Time off Pay, and Bereavement Pay. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Employment Contingencies:

Successful candidate(s) must pass a background check and must pass a drug test.
Must have valid driver license and passport.
Work requires occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Must be able to travel for up to 20 consecutive days.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume, writing sample, three references, and anticipated starting salary via email to Natalie Hammer nhammer@asterglobal.com. Please include the title of the position for which you are applying.

Aster Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Aster Global Environmental Solutions
Aster Global Environmental Solutions, Inc. (Aster Global), is a world-wide leader in the provision of Forestry Carbon and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Services. With over 16 year of experience in the GHG emissions/removals and climate change market and 20+ year of experience in forestry and environmental consulting, the Aster Global team is a dynamic, diverse, and rapidly growing group of professionals who are known for their expertise, integrity, and customer service.

Aster Global recently purchased the Forestry Carbon and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Services division from Environmental Services, Inc.
Aster Global is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under ISO 14065:2007 for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies including: ISO 14064-3:2013, ISO 14065:2007, validation/verification of assertions related to GHG emission reductions and removals at the project level for Land Use and Forestry (Group 3), verification of assertions related to GHG emissions and removals at the organizational level, and verifications of assertions related to GHG emissions for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation. Aster Global is also an approved third-party validator and/or verifier for the Verified Carbon Standard; Climate Action Reserve; American Carbon Registry; Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Alliance; California Air Resources Board; British Columbia Carbon Registry; The Climate Registry; CDP; and the British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan Reporting Regulation

Position Description:
Aster Global has an immediate need for a forest biometrician with interest and experience in the developing market for carbon offset projects /credits, including validation/verification (3rd-party audit) of forest carbon offset projects. Strong background in forest biometrics, statistics and growth-and-yield modeling is required. Candidate needs to be a self-motivator with the ability to be productive in all types of work environments. The work location is flexible with responsibilities world-wide.

Your Contributions to our Success will include:

Evaluation and implementation of forest growth models – specifically FVS
Assist with/conduct validations and verifications of forest carbon projects
Assessment/development/implementation of timber cruises to verify forest carbon projects and data management
Provide assistance /training in applied biometrics, forest modeling and statistics to forestry staff
Stay current on developments in the fields of forest biometrics, data management, and modeling
Quantify various attributes from forest inventory data, including statistical metrics
Establishment of biomass and carbon stocking levels, and calculation of biological sequestration, from forest inventory data collected using a wide range of methods
Design and conduct forest inventories and perform inventory analysis
Development of short- and long-term forest management and planting/reforestation plans, determination of optimal silvicultural prescriptions, and implementation of forest monitoring
Monitors contract compliance and results of forest management activities to assure adherence to government regulations and/or carbon market requirements
Determines optimal timber harvesting methods yielding minimum waste and environmental damage
Assesses deforested lands to ensure proper reclamation to the most suitable end uses
Implements projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality
Participates in conducting forest surveys and related studies
Performs inspections of forests or forest nurseries.
Participate in inventory/planting audits
Maps various forest attributes, conducts geospatial analysis, produces field maps
Supports management with special projects and workflow process improvements and other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Excellent communication skills – must communicate clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles (including in foreign countries and non-English speaking situations). Effectively tailoring the message to the needs of the audience.
Strong knowledge of forest inventory applications.
Ability to adapt and adjust to new field situations and/or regulations.
Quality mensuration services (including field inventory), record-keeping/management, and subsequent data processing (i.e. volume and biomass/carbon quantification and growth and yield modeling) will be an essential component for this position.
Demonstrated knowledge using remote sensing technologies (i.e. ArcMap or other web-based GIS applications) to evaluate and ascertain detailed forest tract information.
Experience using GPS and integrating field-acquired data into ArcMap for project documentation and processing.
Knowledge spanning a broad range of technical and analytical services related to forest inventory design, implementation, mensuration, growth and yield modeling, statistical analysis, and spatial analysis/modeling.

If you have the following it’s a plus:

Strong understanding of the voluntary forest carbon market and GHG Programs (VCS, ARB, CAR, ACR, etc.)
Auditing experience
Experience developing and implementing timber cruises to meet time and cost constraints
Experience with programming and development/implementation of forest growth models
Social and environmental assessment/survey background
Certified Forester designation through the Society of American Foresters and/or state-registered forester

Desired Proficiencies:

Strong understanding of the voluntary forest carbon market and GHG Programs (VCS, ARB, CAR, ACR, etc.)
Auditing experience
Experience developing and implementing timber cruises to meet time and cost constraints
Experience with programming and development/implementation of forest growth models
Social and environmental assessment/survey background
Certified Forester designation through the Society of American Foresters and/or state-registered forester
Communicates clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles (including in foreign countries and non-English speaking situations). Effectively tailors the message to the needs of the audience
Strong knowledge forest inventory applications
Ability to adapt and adjust to new field situations and/or regulations
Quality mensuration services (including field inventory), record-keeping/management, and subsequent data processing (i.e. volume and biomass/carbon quantification and growth and yield modeling) will be an essential component for this position
Demonstrated knowledge using remote sensing technologies (i.e. ArcMap or other web-based GIS applications) to evaluate and ascertain detailed forest tract information
Experience using GPS and integrating field-acquired data into ArcMap for project documentation and processing
Effective document preparation, presentation, and communication skills are required
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; basic knowledge of graphics programs
Detailed and thorough in completing work tasks
Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of forestry practices, certifications and voluntary/compliance GHG reductions programs
Knowledge of forest offset project protocols such as Climate Action Reserve, American Carbon Registry (ACR), Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and California Air Resource Board (ARB)
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent organizational and social skills required
Desire and ability to work cohesively as part of a team of experts

Education:

Master’s degree in statistics or forest biometrics (analytical/biometric/geospatial focus preferred), or closely related science that includes 12 semester or 16 quarter hours of forest biometrics, sampling design and/or statistics coursework; or
Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or statistics and University coursework that includes 12 semester or 16 quarter hours of forest biometrics, sampling design and/or statistics coursework, and at least two years of experience sampling, developing, implementing and analyzing forest biomass or carbon inventories
Strong knowledge and experience of forest biometrics, statistics, growth and yield models (FVS, FORSEE and similar), and data management

Travel:

Travel required (approximately 40%-60%), both domestically and internationally (can include 3-4 weeks in the field at a time)

Physical Requirements of the Job:

Typically works in outdoors environment (domestic and international), which may include extreme working conditions and inclement weather conditions.
Working in diverse domestic and international forests requiring exposure and interactions with extreme terrain, native wildlife, insects, and various forest conditions throughout the year.
As needed, lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to pass general physically fit testing.
May be required to move about to coordinate work.
Ability to communicate or exchange ideas by means of verbal or written word to impart information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed instructions to other workers and translators. • Ability to work remotely (i.e. home office, remote field locations) without distractions and interruptions to complete a minimum 40-hour work week
Work requires occasional weekend and/or evening work. Travel 40%- 60% of the time.

Job Location: Remote position - Flexible with responsibilities and travel opportunities world-wide.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary/Benefits:
Aster Global offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short & Long -Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 12-Paid Holidays per yea, Paid Vacation, Personal Time off Pay, and Bereavement Pay. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Employment Contingencies:

Successful candidate(s) must pass a background check and must pass a drug test.
Must have a valid driver's license and passport.
Work requires occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Must be able to travel for up to 20 consecutive days.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume, writing sample, three references, and anticipated starting salary via email to Natalie Hammer nhammer@asterglobal.com. Please include the title of the position for which you are applying.

Aster Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Aster Global Environmental Solutions
Aster Global Environmental Solutions, Inc. (Aster Global), is a world-wide leader in the provision of Forestry Carbon and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Services. With over 16 years of experience in the GHG emissions/removals and climate change market and 20+ year of experience in forestry and environmental consulting, the Aster Global team is a dynamic, diverse, and rapidly growing group of professionals who are known for their expertise, integrity, and customer service.

Aster Global recently purchased the Forestry Carbon and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Services division from Environmental Services, Inc.
Aster Global is accredited by the ANSI National Standards Institute (ANAB) under ISO 14065:2007 for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies including: ISO 14064-3:2013, ISO 14065:2007, validation/verification of assertions related to GHG emission reductions and removals at the project level for Land Use and Forestry (Group 3), verification of assertions related to GHG emissions and removals at the organizational level, and verifications of assertions related to GHG emissions for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation. Aster Global is also an approved third-party validator and/or verifier for the Verified Carbon Standard; Climate Action Reserve; American Carbon Registry; Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Alliance; California Air Resources Board; British Columbia Carbon Registry; The Climate Registry; CDP; and the British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan Reporting Regulation.

Position Description:

Aster Global has an immediate need for an Agriculture Specialist / Audit Team Member.

Our ideal candidate will have an interest in the developing agricultural land management (ALM) carbon offset project and conservation markets, including validation/verification (3^rd-party audit) of agricultural, forestry, and other land use projects (AFOLU) and social standards like sustainable development goals. Being self-motivated and able to be productive in all types of work environments are keys to success in this position.

A strong background in agricultural practices and auditing principals are required. Familiarity with statistics, farm and/or ranch operations, agronomy, assorted cultivation techniques, and an understanding basic fertilizer calculations is preferred.

In this position you will travel 40-60% of your time and may have an opportunity to experience some of the most remote ecosystems in the world.

The work location is flexible (remote/home office) with responsibilities world-wide.

Your Contributions to our Success will include:

Assisting with and conducting desktop and field validations and verifications of AFOLU carbon offset projects including community, biodiversity, and sustainable development standards.
Assessment/development/implementation of soil sampling inventories to evaluate soil carbon projects and data management.
Quantifying various attributes from soil data, including statistical metrics.
Learning to design and conduct soil inventories and performing inventory analysis.
Monitoring contract compliance and results of ALM activities to assure adherence to regulatory requirements and/or carbon market requirements.
Assessing projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality.
Conducting ecosystem surveys and related studies.
Conducting interviews with landowners, to indigenous communities, to government officials.
Preparation of validation/verification and sampling plans, project reports, and articles.
Supporting management with special projects and workflow process improvements and other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Course of study centered on agronomy or significant work experience and related certifications with agricultural land management and auditing.
Auditing experience.
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).
Excellent communication skills – must communicate clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles (including in foreign countries and non-English speaking situations). Effectively tailoring the message to the needs of the audience.
Strong technical writing knowledge and skills.
Ability to adapt and adjust to new field situations, regulations and/or markets.
Quality record-keeping/management, and subsequent data processing will be an essential component for this position.
Knowledge spanning a broad range of technical and analytical services related to agricultural land management

Desired Proficiencies:

Effective document preparation, presentation, and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; basic knowledge of graphics programs
Detailed and thorough in completing work tasks within budget and deadlines
Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of agronomy practices, certifications and voluntary/compliance GHG reductions programs
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent organizational and social skills required
Self-driven with ability to work remotely in an effective and efficient manner
Desire and ability to work cohesively as part of a team of experts

If you have the following it is a plus:

Strong understanding of the voluntary carbon market (especially the emerging Agricultural Land Management Sector) and GHG Programs (VCS, ARB, CAR, ACR, etc.).
At least 6 credit hours in statistics.
Experience developing and implementing project scopes to meet time and cost constraints.
Experience with programming and development/implementation of soil carbon models (DNDC, Roth C, etc.).
Social and environmental assessment/survey background.

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in natural resources, agriculture management, soils or sufficient experience/certification equivalent to educational requirement

Travel:

Travel required (approximately 40%-60%), both domestically and internationally (can include 2-3 weeks in the field at a time)

Physical Requirements of the Job:

Field work is conducted in both domestic and international outdoor environments which may include extreme working conditions and inclement weather conditions.
Working in diverse domestic and international ecosystems requiring exposure and interactions with extreme terrain, native wildlife, insects, and various forest conditions throughout the year.
As needed, lifts, carries, or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to pass general physical fitness testing.
May be required to move about to coordinate work.
Ability to communicate or exchange ideas by means of verbal or written word to impart information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed instructions to other workers and translators

Job Location: Flexible with responsibilities world-wide.
Start Date: August 2021

Salary/Benefits:

Aster Global offers a comprehensive benefit package consisting of: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short & Long -Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, 12-Paid Holidays per year, Paid Vacation, Personal Time off Pay, and Bereavement Pay. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Employment Contingencies:

Successful candidate(s) must pass a background check and must pass a drug test.
Must have valid driver license and
Work requires occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Must be able to travel for up to 20 consecutive days.

Interested candidates should send their resume, writing sample, three references, and anticipated starting salary via email to Natalie Hammer (nhammer@asterglobal.com)

Aster Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Aster Global Environmental Solutions

Aster Global Environmental Solutions, Inc. (Aster Global), is a world-wide leader in the provision of ecosystem-based climate change and GHG emissions reductions/removal auditing services. With over 15+ year of experience in the GHG emissions/removals and climate change market and 20+ year of experience in environmental consulting, the Aster Global team is a dynamic, diverse, and rapidly growing group of professionals who are known for their expertise, integrity, and customer service.

Aster Global is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO 14065:2013 for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies including: ISO 14064-3:2006, ISO 14065:2013, validation/verification of assertions related to GHG emission reductions and removals at the project level for Land Use and Forestry (Group 3), verification of assertions related to GHG emissions and removals at the organizational level (Group 1 – General, Group 2 – Manufacturing, Group 3 – Power Generation, Group 5 – Mining and Mineral Production, Group 6 – Metals Production, Group 7 chemical Production, Group 8 – Oil and Gas Extraction, production, and Refining including Petrochemicals, and Group 9 – Waste), and verification of assertions related to GHG emissions for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Aster Global is also accredited by the California Air Resources Board.

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Position Description:

Aster Global has an immediate need for a forest biometrician with interest and experience in the developing market for carbon offset projects /credits, including validation/verification (3^rd-party audit) of forest carbon offset projects. Strong background in forest biometrics, statistics and growth-and-yield modeling is required. Candidate needs to be a self-motivator with the ability to be productive in all types of work environments. The work location is flexible with responsibilities world-wide.

Your contributions to our success will include:

Evaluation and implementation of forest growth models
Assist with/conduct validations and verifications of forest carbon projects
Assessment/development/implementation of timber cruises to verify forest carbon projects and data management
Provide assistance /training in applied biometrics, forest modeling and statistics to forestry staff
Stay current on developments in the fields of forest biometrics, data management, and modeling
Quantify various attributes from forest inventory data, including statistical metrics
Establishment of biomass and carbon stocking levels, and calculation of biological sequestration, from forest inventory data collected using a wide range of methods
Design and conduct forest inventories and perform inventory analysis
Development of short- and long-term forest management and planting/reforestation plans, determination of optimal silvicultural prescriptions, and implementation of forest monitoring
Monitors contract compliance and results of forest management activities to assure adherence to government regulations and/or carbon market requirements
Determines optimal timber harvesting methods yielding minimum waste and environmental damage
Assesses deforested lands to ensure proper reclamation to the most suitable end uses
Implements projects for conservation of wildlife habitats and soil and water quality
Participates in conducting forest surveys and related studies
Performs inspections of forests or forest nurseries.
Participate in inventory/planting audits
Maps various forest attributes, conducts geospatial analysis, produces field maps
Supports management with special projects and workflow process improvements and other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Excellent communication skills – must communicate clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles (including in foreign countries and non-English speaking situations). Effectively tailoring the message to the needs of the audience.
Strong knowledge forest inventory applications.
Ability to adapt and adjust to new field situations and/or regulations.
Quality mensuration services (including field inventory), record-keeping/management, and subsequent data processing (i.e. volume and biomass/carbon quantification and growth and yield modeling) will be an essential component for this position.
Demonstrated knowledge using remote sensing technologies (i.e. ArcMap or other web-based GIS applications) to evaluate and ascertain detailed forest tract information.
Experience using GPS and integrating field-acquired data into ArcMap for project documentation and processing.
Knowledge spanning a broad range of technical and analytical services related to forest inventory design, implementation, mensuration, growth and yield modeling, statistical analysis, and spatial analysis/modeling.

Desired Proficiencies:

Strong understanding of the voluntary forest carbon market and GHG Programs (VCS, ARB, CAR, ACR, etc.)
Auditing experience
Experience developing and implementing timber cruises to meet time and cost constraints
Experience with programming and development/implementation of forest growth models
Social and environmental assessment/survey background
Certified Forester designation through the Society of American Foresters and/or state-registered forester
Communicates clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles (including in foreign countries and non-English speaking situations). Effectively tailors the message to the needs of the audience
Strong knowledge forest inventory applications
Ability to adapt and adjust to new field situations and/or regulations
Quality mensuration services (including field inventory), record-keeping/management, and subsequent data processing (i.e. volume and biomass/carbon quantification and growth and yield modeling) will be an essential component for this position
Demonstrated knowledge using remote sensing technologies (i.e. ArcMap or other web-based GIS applications) to evaluate and ascertain detailed forest tract information
Experience using GPS and integrating field-acquired data into ArcMap for project documentation and processing
Effective document preparation, presentation, and communication skills are required
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; basic knowledge of graphics programs
Detailed and thorough in completing work tasks
Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of forestry practices, certifications and voluntary/compliance GHG reductions programs
Knowledge of forest offset project protocols such as Climate Action Reserve, American Carbon Registry (ACR), Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and California Air Resource Board (ARB)
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent organizational and social skills required
Desire and ability to work cohesively as part of a team of experts

If you have the following it is a plus:

Strong understanding of the voluntary forest carbon market and GHG Programs (VCS, ARB, CAR, ACR, etc.)
Auditing experience
Experience developing and implementing timber cruises to meet time and cost constraints
Experience with programming and development/implementation of forest growth models
Social and environmental assessment/survey background
Certified Forester designation through the Society of American Foresters and/or state-registered forester

Education:

Master’s degree in statistics or forest biometrics (analytical/biometric/geospatial focus preferred), or closely related science that includes 12 semester or 16 quarter hours of forest biometrics, sampling design and/or statistics coursework; or
Bachelors degree in Forestry or statistics and University coursework that includes 12 semester or 16 quarter hours of forest biometrics, sampling design and/or statistics coursework, and at least two years of experience sampling, developing, implementing and analyzing forest biomass or carbon inventories
Strong knowledge and experience of forest biometrics, statistics, growth and yield models (FVS, FORSEE and similar), and data management

Travel:

Travel required (approximately 40%-60%), both domestically and internationally (can include 3-4 weeks in the field at a time, though typically 1 week at a time)

Physical Requirements of the Job

Typically works in outdoors environment (domestic and international), which may include extreme working conditions and inclement weather conditions.
Working in diverse domestic and international forests requiring exposure and interactions with extreme terrain, native wildlife, insects, and various forest conditions throughout the year.
As needed, lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to pass general physically fit testing.
May be required to move about to coordinate work.
Ability to communicate or exchange ideas by means of verbal or written word to impart information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed instructions to other workers and translators.
Ability to work remotely (i.e. home office, remote field locations) without distractions and interruptions to complete a minimum 40-hour work week
Typically works in outdoors environment (domestic and international), which may include extreme working conditions and inclement weather conditions
Working in diverse domestic and international forests requiring exposure and interactions with extreme terrain, native wildlife, insects, and various forest conditions throughout the year
As needed, lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
Must be able to pass general physically fit testing
May be required to move about to coordinate work
Ability to communicate or exchange ideas by means of verbal or written word to impart information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed instructions to other workers and translators
Work requires occasional weekend and/or evening work. Travel 40%- 60% of the time.
Must have valid driver license and passport.

Job Location: Remote position - Flexible with responsibilities and travel opportunities world-wide.

Start Date: July 2021

Salary/Benefits: Aster Global offers a comprehensive benefit package consisting of: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short & Long -Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, 12-Paid Holidays per year, Paid Vacation, Personal Time off Pay, and Bereavement Pay. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Employment Contingencies:

Successful candidate(s) must pass a background check and must pass a drug test.
Must have valid driver license and
Work requires occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Must be able to travel for up to 20 consecutive days.

Interested candidates should send their resume, writing sample, three references, and anticipated starting salary via email to Natalie Hammer nhammer@asterglobal.com by 9 July 2021.

Aster Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Aster Global Environmental Solutions, Inc. (Aster Global), is a world-wide leader in the provision of Forestry Carbon and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Services. With over 15 year of experience in the GHG emissions/removals and climate change market and 20+ year of experience in forestry and environmental consulting, the Aster Global team is a dynamic, diverse, and rapidly growing group of professionals who are known for their expertise, integrity, and customer service.

Aster Global is accredited by the ANSI National Standards Institute (ANAB) under ISO 14065:2007 for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies including: ISO 14064-3:2013, ISO 14065:2007, validation/verification of assertions related to GHG emission reductions and removals at the project level for Land Use and Forestry (Group 3), verification of assertions related to GHG emissions and removals at the organizational level, and verifications of assertions related to GHG emissions for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation. Aster Global is also an approved third-party validator and/or verifier for the Verified Carbon Standard; Climate Action Reserve; American Carbon Registry; Climate, Community, and Biodiversity Alliance; California Air Resources Board; British Columbia Carbon Registry; The Climate Registry; CDP; and the British Columbia, Ontario and Saskatchewan Reporting Regulation.

Aster Global has an immediate need for a forester/auditor/GIS remote sensing specialist.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in the developing market of climate change, agricultural, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) offset (carbon sequestration) projects, including validation/verification (3^rd-party audits) of offset projects.

The role of Forest Auditor/GIS Remote Sensing Specialist requires general knowledge and understanding of auditing practices under multiple platforms, offset carbon markets, timber inventory design and analysis, growth and yield modeling, timber management planning and similar. They maintain professional, certified/licensed forester designations as well as required certifications/training in the voluntary and compliance carbon offset market. They demonstrate strong organizational, management and communication skills for projects, including clients, third-parties, management staff and team members. Strong background in forestry, inventory design and implementation, statistics, and natural resource GIS and remote sense applications, GIS experience using geospatial tools including ArcGIS 10.X suite to critically evaluate geospatial data as part of project level audits required. May be called upon for advanced geospatial analytics in the QA/QC process for audits and create original work to assist in project development tasks.

Candidate needs to be a self-motivator with the ability to be productive in all types of work environments. The work location is flexible with responsibilities world-wide.

Your contributions to our success will include:

Evaluating and implementing forest growth and yield models.
Assisting with and conducting desktop and field validations and verifications of forest carbon offset projects.
Assessment/development/implementation of forest inventories to verify forest carbon offset projects and data management.
Quantifying various attributes from forest inventory data, including statistical metrics.
Establishing biomass and carbon stocking levels, and calculating biological sequestration, from forest inventory data collected using a wide range of methods.
Familiarity with the integration of tabular and geospatial data sources using ArcGIS, Microsoft Access, Excel, R script, Python, and other common formats
Designing and conducting forest inventories and performing inventory analysis.
Developing of short and long-term forest management and planting/reforestation plans, determining optimal silvicultural prescriptions, and implementing forest monitoring.
Monitoring contract compliance and results of forest management activities to assure adherence to government regulations and/or carbon market requirements.
Determining optimal timber harvesting methods yielding minimum waste and environmental damage.
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 forest surveys and related studies.
Performing inspections of forests or forest nurseries.
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.

Position Requirements:

Excellent communication skills – must communicate clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings and styles (including in foreign countries and non-English speaking situations). Effectively tailoring the message to the needs of the audience.
Strong knowledge forest inventory applications.
Ability to adapt and adjust to new field situations and/or regulations.
Quality mensuration services (including field inventory), record-keeping/management, and subsequent data processing (i.e. volume and biomass/carbon quantification and growth and yield modeling) will be an essential component for this position.
Demonstrated knowledge using remote sensing technologies (i.e. ArcMap or other web-based GIS applications) to evaluate and ascertain detailed forest tract information.
Experience using GPS and integrating field-acquired data into ArcMap for project documentation and processing.
Knowledge spanning a broad range of technical and analytical services related to forest inventory design, implementation, mensuration, growth and yield modeling, statistical analysis, and spatial analysis/modeling.

If you have the following it is a plus:

Strong understanding of the voluntary forest carbon market and GHG Programs (VCS, ARB, CAR, ACR, etc.).
Auditing experience.
Experience developing and implementing timber cruises to meet time and cost constraints.
Experience with programming and development/implementation of forest growth models.
Social and environmental assessment/survey background.
Certified Forester designation through the Society of American Foresters or Certified Forester Candidate and/or state-registered forester.
Desire and ability to rapidly develop expertise in forest carbon project protocols such as Verified Carbon Standard (VCS), Climate Action Reserve, American Carbon Registry (ACR), and California Air Resource Board (ARB).

Desired Proficiencies:

Proficiency and familiarity in use of ArcGIS tools for natural resources including ArcView, ArcMap, and ArcGIS Pro
Familiarity with the integration of tabular and geospatial data sources using ArcGIS, Microsoft Access, Excel, R script, Python, and other common formats
Familiarity with acquisition of publicly available web-based geospatial data for use in auditing functions including, for instance; Google Earth, Collect Earth, NRCS Web Soil Survey SSURGO, Sentinel-2, and other sources as required
Ability to synthesize and process complex forest typing and stratification schemes for forest carbon offset project inventories
Willingness to explore and implement creative review strategies to facilitate internal audit processes as required on individual projects
Effective document preparation, presentation, and communication skills are required
Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; basic knowledge of graphics programs
Detailed and thorough in completing work tasks
Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of forestry practices, certifications and voluntary/compliance GHG reductions programs
Excellent analytical skills (strong statistics and biometrics background preferred)
Excellent organizational and social skills required
Desire and ability to work cohesively as part of a team of experts

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in forestry or forest management (analytical/biometric/geospatial focus preferred), or closely related science
Certificate in GIS
Or 5+ years experience in the field with Remote Sensing Responsibilities

Travel:

Travel required (approximately 40%-60%), both domestically and internationally (can include 3-4 weeks in the field at a time, though typically 1 week at a time)

Physical Requirements of the Job:

Typically works in outdoors environment (domestic and international), which may include extreme working conditions and inclement weather conditions.
Working in diverse domestic and international forests requiring exposure and interactions with extreme terrain, native wildlife, insects, and various forest conditions throughout the year.
As needed, lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to pass general physically fit testing.
May be required to move about to coordinate work.
Ability to communicate or exchange ideas by means of verbal or written word to impart information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed instructions to other workers and translators.
Ability to work remotely (i.e. home office, remote field locations) without distractions and interruptions to complete a minimum 40-hour work week

Job Location: Remote position - Flexible with responsibilities and travel opportunities world-wide.

Preferred Start Date: July 20201

Salary/Benefits: Aster Global offers a comprehensive benefit package consisting of: Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short & Long -Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, 12-Paid Holidays per year, Paid Vacation, Personal Time off Pay, and Bereavement Pay. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Employment Contingencies:

Successful candidate(s) must pass a background check and must pass a drug test.
Must have valid driver license and
Work requires occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Must be able to travel for up to 20 consecutive days.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume, writing sample, three references, and anticipated starting salary via email to Natalie Hammer nhammer@asterglobal.com by 9 July 2021.

Aster Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.