ICF IS GROWING IN TEXAS, AND WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF OUR GROWTH!
ICF’s Environment & Planning Division is seeking a motivated Seasonal Associate, Wetland Scientist/Field Biologist to join our Texas-based environmental consulting team. In this role, you will:
Help our clients solve their toughest environmental regulatory challenges, with a focus on delivering exceptional work and rigorous analysis.
Support interdisciplinary teams of wetland scientists, biologists, ecologists, and regulatory specialists—to develop strong, defensible findings for client questions.
Develop a wide range of experience while assisting in the completion of a variety of wetland and/or biological fieldwork projects throughout Texas and the region.
Gain exposure to protected species surveys, habitat and water resources assessments, and Waters of the U.S. delineations for a variety of energy, transportation, water, and other infrastructure projects.
Collaborate with project managers, technical experts, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver projects on time with high quality standards.
Leverage your curiosity and agility to tackle today’s challenges and offer consistency and accountability in project delivery.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Assist with wetland delineations, endangered species habitat assessments, and other support fieldwork activities.
Be a positive, fun, curious, organized, self-motivated and supportive addition to our team.
Be available and enthusiastic to travel as needed for project locations throughout Texas and the region. Travel requirements are variable, however ICF strives to work with all staff to develop mutually agreed-upon fieldwork schedules. Driving is typically required to reach remote job sites.
Provide expertise and technical input to project managers on projects involving Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, federal and state laws, and agency consultations.
Basic Qualifications:
By start date, a minimum of 30 completed college-level credit hours is required preferably in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field; OR High School Diploma with 2+ years of professional experience within field biology, wetland delineations, or related experience.
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 with limited mobile phone reception.
Must be able to traverse uneven, irregular, slippery, and steep terrain (up to 5 miles per day) with or without accommodation.
Preferred Qualification:
Ability to navigate using physical maps and handheld GPS units.
Fieldwork is often performed on foot in rugged terrain and the ability to traverse long distances is required. The fieldwork will often require long hours in potentially adverse weather conditions. Fieldwork will be conducted in remote areas with the potential for overnight/extended travel. You may be required to work independently in the field, so dedication, resourcefulness, and accountability are essential skills for the position. While some fieldwork will be conducted independently, all work will be carried out as part of larger team effort and excellent communication skills and an ability to cooperate in a team are equally important qualities.
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.
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 a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 policy.
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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:
$34,564.00 - $58,758.00Texas Remote Office (TX99)