[Hiring] Senior Biologist @ICF

Role Description

ICF is seeking a motivated and growth-focused Senior Biologist and Permitting Expert to provide strategic and expert guidance on technical approach and permitting solutions for clients across Texas and the U.S.

• Lead interdisciplinary teams in delivering technical field studies, analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks, to help our clients get projects built fast and right.
• Provide senior-level expertise and writing to support complex projects involving the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and other federal and state laws.
• Lead and participate in agency consultations to determine and advise on efficient and effective permitting strategies.
• Collaborate with clients and industry experts—developers, engineers, planners, biologists, and technologists—to develop innovative solutions to achieve project compliance.
• Mentor, train, and guide junior and mid-level staff.
• Build and nurture client relationships, identify and develop opportunities, and contribute to winning proposals (scopes, budgets, and schedules).
• Think strategically to solve client challenges.
• Apply your ingenuity and curiosity to tackle today’s challenges while positioning for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy and Planning, Environmental Sciences, Biology/Ecology/Marine Sciences, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting or applicable fields (industry, government, academia).
• Experience developing, managing, and delivering environmental planning/permitting projects.
• Experience with environmental consulting practices, regulations, and species in Texas.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in applicable fields (noted above) preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including strong technical writing skills and ability to lead sections of projects, proposals, and QA/QC deliverables and provide feedback to staff.
• Ability to travel to clients or projects in Texas in reasonable time and cost (e.g., you live in Texas or a nearby state, or near a major airport with easy access to major Texas hubs).
• Desire to lead, mentor, and train technical specialists.
• Ability to develop and present clear solutions to complex problems to clients and regulators.
• Business mindset with an eye toward client engagement and financial growth.

Benefits

• 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 other 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 donation matching.
• Strong opportunities for growth into local business leadership with demonstrated capabilities and success.
• Offer an exciting opportunity to be part of something important, working with integrity on projects that matter, and making a difference in the communities in which we live.