Wetland Scientist/Field Biologist - Part-time (hourly)

Requirements

• BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field
• 5+ years of professional experience within field biology, wetland delineations, or related experience.
• Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Preferred Qualifications and Attributes :
• Prior experience with water resources, biological, and ecological fieldwork in Texas.
• Understanding of the Clean Water Act and prior experience delineating Waters of the U.S.
• Certification as a Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) and/or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) a plus.
• USFWS Section 10 recovery permit for conducting protected species surveys a plus.
• Demonstrable experience writing detailed technical reports (e.g., Water Resources and Habitat Assessments, Environmental Resources Assessments, Critical Issues Analysis, etc.)
• Why you will love working here
• As a company that values teamwork, creativity, and diverse perspectives, we also work to support our team's professional growth. We offer:
• On-the-job growth opportunities to practice and develop your skills, often alongside senior experts in their field
• Work-life balance flexibility to accept or decline work based on your other life priorities
• About On-Call Employment with ICF:
• This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and devel

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Additional Information

Wetland Scientist/Field Biologist - Part-time (hourly) Remote - Texas ICF's Environment & Planning Division is seeking a motivated On-Call Wetland Scientist/Field Biologist to join our Texas-based environmental consulting team. In this role, you will: Help our clients solve their toughest environmental regulatory challenges, with a focus on delivering exceptional work and rigorous analysis. Support interdisciplinary teams of wetland scientists, biologists, ecologists, and regulatory specialists-to develop strong, defensible findings for client questions. Develop a wide range of experience while assisting in the completion of a variety of wetland and/or biological fieldwork projects throughout Texas and the region. Gain exposure to protected species surveys, habitat and water resources assessments, and Waters of the U.S. delineations for a variety of energy, transportation, water, and other infrastructure projects. Collaborate with project managers, technical experts, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver projects on time with high quality standards. Leverage your curiosity and agility to tackle today's challenges and offer consistency and accountability in project delivery. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Assist with wetland delineations, endangered species habitat assessments, and other support fieldwork activities. Be a positive, fun, curious, organized, self-motivated and supportive addition to our team. Be available and enthusiastic to travel as needed for project locations throughout Texas and the region. Travel requirements are variable, however ICF strives to work with all staff to develop mutually agreed-upon fieldwork schedules. Driving is typically required to reach remote job sites. Provide expertise and technical input to project managers on projects involving Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, federal and state laws, and agency consultations. Must be able to work independently in the field for extended periods of time, often with limited mobile phone reception. Must be able to traverse uneven, irregular, slippery, and steep terrain (up to 5 miles per day) with or without accommodation. Ability to navigate using physical maps and handheld GPS units.

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