BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field
Minimum 5+ years of experience leading or supporting wildlife habitat assessments and surveys, wetland delineations, environmental permitting related to WOTUS, or closely-related environmental field services
Must be able to work independently in the field for extended periods of time, often with limited mobile phone reception
Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight trips for up to a week at a time, with higher frequency in the spring and fall (Texas peak field seasons)
Valid driver's license is required and ability to pass MVR check
Preferred Qualifications and Attributes:
Demonstrated experience with environmental consulting practices, regulations, and species in Texas
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and provide feedback to staff
Experience mobilizing and leading field efforts and conducting studies for renewable energy, transportation, water, and/or infrastructure clients
Experience using GPS technologies
Strong technical writing skills and demonstrated ability to prepare permits
The team's local office is in Austin, TX, and due to the location of field work, local candidates are preferred
Certification as a Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) and/or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) a plus
Experience mentoring and guiding junior staff
Why you will love working here:
Our team values scientific rigor, respectful collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and productive creativity. We also work to support our team members' professional growth. To this end, we will:
Welcome you warmly to our team and value your knowledge and expertise as an environmental professional
Seek to provide you with diverse experiences including new project types, peers, clients, and geographies
Offer flexible work arrangements and support work-life balance to the maximum extent possible within the constraints of the role
Connect you with leaders and technical experts in Texas and across ICF to share innovative ideas, provide expert solutions, and to help you learn and grow
Support career development to sharpen your business and project management skills, hone your expertise, and accelerate your growth
Invest in you with generous programs, such as health coverage, tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and charitable don
Benefits
Health insurance401(k)Remote work optionsFlexible scheduleEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Biologist / Field Lead
Remote - Texas
Preference for Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio
ICF is growing in Texas, and we want you to join in our growth!
ICF's Texas environmental team (formerly Blanton & Associates) is seeking a motivated and experienced Biologist / Field Lead to join our team and lead field efforts conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the U.S.
Level: Biologist / Delineator / Field Lead
Focus: Desktop and field surveys, wetland delineations, technical writing and review for infrastructure projects (energy, water, transportation)
Territory: Texas primary + US support
Travel: range 30-60% (higher during spring/fall, lower during winter/summer)
Responsibilities: lead field teams, conduct surveys, author and review reports, mentor junior staff
Why work for ICF? You might be at an engineering firm with a culture built around licensed engineers. At ICF you are our raison d'être , a team of environmental experts prizing scientific rigor, regulatory insight, work-life balance, and a commitment to integrity. Or you might be at a government agency craving the fast pace of consulting. You will enjoy the diversity of work, entrepreneurial opportunities, and mission of building a more prosperous and resilient world. Whatever you seek, there is a reason so many of our people have stayed with ICF for over 20 years.
On our team, you will:
Apply your technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to help solve our clients' toughest compliance challenges, involving Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and federal and state laws
Lead and/or support teams of experts in project field efforts focused on biology and wetlands, including plant and wildlife habitat assessments, surveys, wetland delineations, and functional assessments
Assess impacts and prepare technical reports and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404/10 permit applications and mitigation plans
Explore a wide variety of project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes
Learn and hone your technical skills while discussing species and regulatory changes with other talented biologists and project managers
Develop client relationships under experienced leaders who serve as trusted advisors for our long-time clients
Mentor, train, and guide junior-level staff while receiving the same from senior experts to grow your own career
Icf · Austin, TX