Senior Conservation Planner
Texas
We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF.
Are you a seasoned Senior Conservation Planner looking for a new opportunity? Join our team at ICF's Environment & Planning Division! We are a leading practice in Habitat Conservation Planning and Implementation, offering a wide range of services nationwide. Currently seeking a talented individual with expertise in biology, environmental impact analysis, regulatory compliance, and project management to support our HCP, ESA, and NEPA work. Position based in Austin, with the flexibility to work remotely in a neighboring state. Apply now for a chance to contribute to our unique and impactful practice!
Job Description
Exciting opportunity for a Senior Conservation Planner to join our team! Seeking someone with expertise in natural resource and conservation planning projects, including technical reports, permit applications, habitat management plans, and NEPA documents. Key responsibilities include project coordination, management, and supporting technical analyses. Field work and business development efforts to expand our conservation planning work in the United States are also part of the role.
Basic Qualifications
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BS/BA degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Biology, Ecology, or related field. MS or PhD preferred.
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8+ years of experience in environmental consulting or related field with a focus on ESA, NEPA, and environmental compliance.
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2+ years of experience in a project management or management support role.
Additional Skills
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Experience working with private, public-sector clients, and regulatory agencies.
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Experience with the development and management of project scopes, schedules and budgets, including contracting, invoicing, and client communications.
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Strong organizational, communication, facilitation, writing, and analytical skills.
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Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office suite of software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces and hires dimensions of differences.
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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.
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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:
$87,069.00 - $148,017.00
Texas Remote Office (TX99)
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