Environmental Products - Origination Analyst

Anew Climate; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A sustainable environmental firm in the United States seeks an Origination Analyst for its Environmental Products team. This role involves managing forestry-based carbon projects, conducting feasibility analyses, and applying statistical methods to forest data. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in forestry or a related discipline and possess experience in carbon-related activities. Proficiency in ArcGIS and Microsoft Excel is essential. The position offers a collaborative team environment with minimal travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in forestry or carbon-related field.
• Experience with afforestation/reforestation activities.
• Knowledge of North American forest types.

Responsibilities

• Prepare feasibility analysis documents for carbon projects.
• Perform statistical analyses of forestry data.
• Manage geospatial data and produce maps.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Geospatial analysis using ArcGIS

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry or applicable discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Access

Job description

General Summary:

As an Origination Analyst on our Environmental Products team, your core focus will be to contribute to our growing portfolio of forestry-based carbon projects. You will enjoy significant responsibility for the management of your own projects within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

Primary Responsibilities and Competencies

• Prepare written carbon project feasibility analysis documents for landowners
• Perform statistical analyses of forest inventories and other data sets
• Analyze remote sensing databases to produce accurate estimates of carbon sequestration and emissions reductions
• Conduct silvicultural research across project regions
• Manage geospatial data and produce maps using ArcGIS or other geospatial software
• Analyze financial costs and benefits of carbon project development
• Review easements/harvest prohibitions and conduct project eligibility due diligence
• Articulate carbon analysis processes for landowners
• Travel is less than 10%

Required Education, Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or another applicable discipline
• 1 or more years of professional experience in forestry or forest carbon-related field
• Experience implementing afforestation/reforestation activities
• Experience working with a variety of forms of timber data
• Knowledge of a variety of North American forest types
• Experience in ArcGIS mapping and analysis
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, knowledge of database management a plus
• Experience cleaning and troubleshooting data
• Experience in statistical analysis
• Knowledge of forest carbon policy, carbon protocols (compliance and voluntary), and carbon accounting standards
• Experience and comfort managing client and third-party relationships.

Preferred Education, Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in forestry or another applicable discipline
• 2 or more years of professional experience in forestry or forest carbon-related field
• Knowledge of database management (MS Access preferred)