Manager, Compliance Projects

~ ecoPartners, a global leader in ecosystem project development, works with landowners and project developers to build successful forest carbon offset projects. ecoPartners specializes in the technical aspects of project design, planning and development: remote sensing, biometrics and accounting methodologies. ~

ecoPartners is working with numerous landowners to implement sustainable forest management practices and to monetize the resulting value of sequestering carbon.

We are actively developing projects in Brazil, Guatemala, Colombia, Panama and Ecuador. We have served as technical consultant for about half of all validated and verified REDD projects to date, accounting for over 12 million tons of verified carbon reductions on 1.7 million hectares worldwide.

Position Overview

ecoPartners is hiring a Manager of Compliance Projects to join our start-up team located in Berkeley, California. The Manager’s primary responsibility is to ensure that timelines and deliverables are met for domestic forest projects. The Manager works closely with program staff and directors to ensure that client objectives are being achieved. Work involves development of projects and technical documents in the domestic carbon market, and interfacing with clients, contractors, employees and directors to coordinate multiple project development activities.

Occasional domestic travel is required. Work is primarily in our Berkeley office with the opportunity to work flexible hours outside the office as desired.

Responsibilities

Specific tasks include:

• Oversight of project deliverables, timelines, and budgets;
• Drafting technical project descriptions and reports;
• Developing and managing proposals for new international business opportunities; Serving as the primary point of contact for clients;
• Creating plans and strategies for long-term project implementation; and
• Facilitating communication between team members and subcontractors. 

Ideal Qualifications

• Are organized and attentive to detail.
• Are able to manage their time and others’ time effectively.
• Are able to take direction and disseminate directions to others.
• Possess a Bachelor’s degree or higher in forestry or a related field.
• Have two or more years’ experience working in forest measurement and modeling using the Forest Vegetation Simulator (FVS).
• Be familiar with the California Air Resources Board (ARB) Compliance Offset Protocol for US Forest Projects.
• Have interest in ecosystem conservation, natural resources, or environmental protection.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Are proficient in Excel and Word.
• Are comfortable with correspondence, email, and interpersonal interactions in a business environment.

Benefits

• Practical experience in the rapidly growing sector of carbon credits for ecosystem services.
• Abundant technical resources (software and hardware) at the cutting edge of forest biometrics and carbon valuation.
• A flexible, open work environment at a start-up.
• A proven commitment to mentoring early-career employees.
• Networking and long‐term employment opportunities.
• Use of company resources and laptops for mobile office.
• Monthly commuter benefit.
• Three weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Paid holidays.
• Health insurance.
• Compensation commensurate with qualifications.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• CV or resume.
• Short cover letter describing your interest in the position and corresponding experience. The cover letter should include the following:
• Description of your greatest achievement in your last job in a professional setting; and
• Compensation requirements.

Additional application information:

• Application materials will not be accepted by email.
• Please submit any questions to Zach Barbane, Manager of Domestic Services.

~ ecoPartners is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds ~