Product Sustainability Certification Reviewer or Associate Product Sustainability Certification Reviewer

Location: Washington, DC Area or Remote US Based

• Salary: 60-75K

Office: All Green Seal employees are nearly 100% virtual from home offices, but a hybrid work environment could be implemented in the next 1-2 years. DC area employees may be required to start a hybrid arrangement that requires going to a downtown DC office 2-3 days per week. Non-DC area employees may be required to travel to DC on a quarterly basis

Experience: Associate Product Sustainability Certification Reviewer – 0-3 years' experience; Product Sustainability Certification Reviewer – 2-5 years’ experience

ABOUT US:

• Green Seal® is the leading U.S. ecolabel, symbolizing transparency, integrity, and proven environmental leadership. We develop life-cycle-based standards and certify products and services that meet strict criteria for human health, reduced environmental impacts, and effective performance. Operating as a nonprofit since our founding in 1989, Green Seal has certified thousands of products and services in over 450 categories and is specified by countless schools, government agencies, businesses, and institutions

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Depending on your experience, we have an opportunity for a Product Sustainability Certification ($65-75K) Reviewer or Associate Product Sustainability Verification Reviewer ($60-70K.) The Product Sustainability Certification Reviewer manages certification review projects and conducts comprehensive conformance assessments of products and services to Green Seal’s leadership standards in categories including cleaning and facility care, building materials, paper, paints and coatings, and personal care. They partner with our customers to identify science-based sustainability leadership in the marketplace. They work independently on progressively more complex assignments, as well as collaboratively as a member of cross-functional project teams. Responsibilities include collecting information from customers and chemical databases; assessing product and service conformance with technical and non-technical criteria; managing deadlines; and communicating findings to customers and colleagues

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage certification review and compliance monitoring projects
• Manage customer document submission, confidential business information, project timelines, and customer expectations in support of product and service evaluations
• Communicate Green Seal’s requirements to customers throughout the evaluation process
• Research and address customer questions and technical issues as they arise Conduct product and/or service evaluations
• Review product technical information for compliance to Green Seal standards, including:

1. Chemical formulations (data collection and analysis covering physical properties, environmental fate, toxicology, and ecotoxicology)
2. Recycled fiber content, water and energy efficiency in paper production
3. Packaging (source reduction, recycled content, recyclability)
4. Performance/efficacy

• Review product literature and marketing materials to ensure conformance with Green Seal standards and proper trademark usage
• Review cleaning service policies, procedures, and records to assess conformance with Green Seal standards
• Produce documentation packages demonstrating products and services’ conformance with each Green Seal requirement and maintain related records
• Organizational support
• Communicate customer information to account managers and standard developers
• Participate in continuously improving our systems, processes, and tools for greater mission impact
• Support other Green Seal strategic initiatives as assigned, including participation in cross-functional project teams engaged in the development of new Green Seal programs

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & CREDENTIALS:

• For ‘Associate Product Sustainability Reviewer’ 0-3 years relevant experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry including certification reviews, quality control, and project management
• For ‘Product Sustainability Certification Reviewer’ at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry including certification reviews, quality control, and project management
• Bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree, with preference for the following fields: environment/sustainability, scientific, engineering, technical/quantitative
• Proficiency in algebraic concepts including weighted averages, ratios, and unit conversions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, and database platforms
• Experience reviewing product test reports and facility audit non-compliances
• Preference for applicants with experience in the following domains: pulp and paper industry, cleaning products, building materials, green building, green chemistry, sustainability reporting, product development/management

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES):

• Customer Focused: Need to ensure customers receive timely and accurate communication
• Integrity: Commitment to Green Seal’s mission and values
• Collegiality: Strong work ethic and experience working collaboratively with a team
• Efficiency/Initiative: Ability to learn quickly, juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Quality/Compliance: Attention to detail and timelines
• Analytical: Identifies the logical, factual outcomes based on the data, information, and analyses conducted
• Communication: Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside the organization

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 15 lbs.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• It may require the ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally periodically. No travel is presently required. Non-DC area employees may be required to travel to DC quarterly

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Green Seal, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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