[Hiring] Senior Wetland Biologist @ICF

Role Description

ICF’s Texas-based environmental team is seeking a motivated and experienced Wetland 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: Field Lead / Wetland Biologist / Lead Delineator
• Focus: Desktop and field surveys, wetland delineations, technical writing and review for infrastructure projects (energy, water, transportation)
• Territory: Texas primary + U.S. 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

Qualifications

• 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 along with the ability to pass an MVR check

Requirements

• 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
• Certification as a Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) and/or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) a plus
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior staff

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 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