Wetland Specialist & Field Lead
Remote Austin, Texas
We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about serving our clients, our people, and the communities where we live and work. We are consultants, planners, scientists, project managers, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to outstanding service. If you have a hunger to learn and a desire to solve the most challenging environmental and regulatory issues our clients have to offer, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and apply to join our team.
ICF is seeking a Wetland Specialist & Field Lead with strong wetland and biological expertise to join our rapidly-growing Texas-based practice. The successful candidate would leverage their technical expertise and regulatory understanding to deliver wetland delineations, biological surveys, and other environmental services for renewable energy developers, water authorities, and transportation clients. The candidate would be given immediate opportunities to build client relationships while working with and learning from expert wetlands specialists, other expert biologists, and project managers. The candidate would benefit from rapid learning and growth amongst peers that prize collaboration, curiosity, and comradery. The team’s local HQ is in Austin, TX, with smaller offices in Houston and San Antonio; due to the location of field work, local candidates are preferred.
Why you will love working here:
- Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance
- Investment in the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
- Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)
What you will be doing:
- Lead and perform wetland delineations, functional assessments, and plant and wildlife habitat assessments/surveys for diverse clients
- Assessing impacts, preparing technical reports and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404/10 permit applications and mitigation plans
- Providing expertise and technical input to project managers on complex projects involving Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, federal and state laws, and agency consultations; writing and/or supporting the accompanying reports
- Supporting project managers with client management, project documentation, data management and analysis, scheduling, scoping, and budgeting
- Helping to mentor, train, and guide junior-level staff
- Must have a reliable vehicle for travel. Requirements are up to 50% of the time for related field work (reimbursement for mileage provided)
- Travel will be to a variety of sites across Texas and surrounding states, including occasional weekend work when required by project location, clients, or weather
What you need to have (minimum requirements):
- BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field
- 3+ years experience conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys in a consulting context
- 1+ year(s) experience mobilizing and leading field efforts
- Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
- Must be able to work in the field for extended periods of time, often times with limited mobile phone reception
- Must be able to traverse uneven, irregular, slippery, and steep terrain with or without accommodation
What we would like you to have (preferred requirements):
- Strong knowledge of environmental consulting practices and environmental regulations
- Experience conducting studies for renewable energy, water, and/or infrastructure clients
- Technical writing and permit preparation experience
- Certification as a Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) and/or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) a plus
Professional skills you will use:
- Proficiency with GPS mapping services (e.g., Field Maps), Google Earth, and/or other geographic information system resources
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Highly collaborative, flexible, curious, and self-motivated
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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.
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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:
$54,063.00 - $91,907.00
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
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