Senior Climate Resilience Specialist

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Hiring Remotely in United States of America
Remote
64K-108K Annually
Senior level
Consulting
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The Role
The Senior Climate Resilience Specialist will provide technical assistance in coastal climate resilience, focusing on resilience training, coastal management, and social science. Responsibilities include project management, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and supporting resilience initiatives at various governmental levels. Expertise in capacity building for rural communities is essential.
Summary Generated by Built In

ICF is seeking an early to mid-career professional to provide technical assistance to Federal grantees in the area of coastal climate resilience. The successful candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: resilience training and planning, social science, coastal management, environmental science, engagement, or geospatial analysis. The role involves applying adult learning principles, providing technical assistance, and supporting various coastal climate resilience projects at national, state, territorial, and local levels.

​Mid-Atlantic (Hampton Roads area of Virginia or within commuting distance to coastal Delaware, Maryland, Virginia region)

  • Experience in resilience planning with rural or agricultural communities.

  • Knowledge of climate risk communication best practices.

  • Ability to problem-solve and manage conflict among diverse stakeholders.

  • Subject-matter expertise in capacity building strategies for rural communities.

  • Background in equitable climate adaptation or resilience planning.

  • Experience with Federal award management.

  • Experience working with regional collaboratives or communities of practice.

  • Experience applying social science methods to coastal management challenges.

  • Ability to process and synthesize climate data for agricultural applications.

  • Experience working in Delaware/Maryland/Virginia region.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s OR master’s degree in climate science, atmospheric science, Earth science, data science, environmental science, or a related field.

  • 6+ years (with Bachelors) OR 2+ years (with Masters) of full-time professional work experience in coastal resiliency including the following areas (one or more): resilience training and planning, social science, coastal management, environmental science, engagement, and/or geospatial analysis.

  • Experience in project management.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Consulting experience

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights, the Pay Transparency Statement, or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$63,511.00 - $107,968.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

Top Skills

Atmospheric Science
Climate Science
Data Science
Earth Science
Environmental Science
The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
9,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

ICF is a global advisory and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees in industries across the public and private sectors. For over 50 years, we’ve been helping clients take on some of the world’s most complex challenges to produce exceptional results. Our work is the catalyst to help shape the future for all.

Beyond our purpose-driven work, we invest in our employees and their experience with us. We have numerous options for healthcare and many additional benefits, including immediate access to 401k retirement matching and pet insurance. Our Employee Community Networks help members find support, belonging, and growth by enhancing internal networks and professional development. We offer paid volunteer time and match your donations. As learning is a never-ending journey, we offer tuition reimbursement, mentorship programs, communities of practice to contribute to and grow from, and memberships to LinkedIn Learning and Coursera. We aim to consider every aspect of how to invest in people so they can belong, grow, and thrive with us.

Why Work With Us

At ICF, we are a purpose-driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. We are not all the same. And that has always been our greatest strength. We are at our best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do th

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