Senior Wetland ScientistDelineator
Senior Wetland ScientistDelineator
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$ 67020 - 113934
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Lead Wetland Scientist/Delineator
Remote Texas San Antonio Houston Austin
ICF IS GROWING IN TEXAS AND WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF OUR GROWTH!
ICF is seeking an energetic Lead Wetland Scientist / Delineator to join our team and lead field efforts conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys for renewable energy developers transportation agencies and other infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the region. In this role you will:
Leverage your technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to understand and solve our clients toughest challenges
Lead teams of experts in project field efforts focused on wetlands and biology
Explore a wide variety of project sites terrain and ecological landscapes
Learn from talented and collaborative biologists and project managers behind a desk and in the field
Hone your technical skills while discussing and debating regulatory shifts and their impacts with your peers
Build client relationships under experienced leaders who serve as trusted advisors for our longtime clients
Mentor train and guide juniorlevel staffwhile exploring opportunities to grow your own career
Support our team with the research preparation coordination and various other tasks necessary to keep our team strong and effective
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Independently lead and perform wetland delineations and functional assessments
Assess impacts and prepare technical reports and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404/10 permit applications and mitigation plans
Lead and perform plant and wildlife habitat assessments/surveys
Provide expertise and technical input to project managers on complex projects involving Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act federal and state laws and agency consultations.
Support project managers with client management project documentation scheduling scoping and budgeting
Basic Qualifications:
BS in Biology Natural Resource Sciences Wetland Science Wildlife Ecology Botany Forest Environmental Sciences or a similar field
5 years of experience conducting wetland delineations and/or supporting environmental permitting related to WOTUS including at least 2 years leading field efforts
Valid drivers license is required
Preferred Qualifications and Attributes:
Ability to mobilize quickly and travel to project sites including overnight trips for up to a week at a time
Strong knowledge of environmental consulting practices and environmental law
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
The teams local office is in Austin TX and due to the location of field work local candidates are preferred
Certification as a Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) and/or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) a plus
Experience mentoring and guiding junior staff
Why you will love working here:
Connect you with our leaders and technical experts in Texas and across the country to share innovative ideas bring expert solutions to clients and advise on new requirements and emerging priorities.
Support career development to sharpen your skills in business and project management enhance your expertise and maximize your potential
Invest in you with generous programs such as tuition reimbursement access to professional development resources 401k matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan donation matching and volunteer opportunities
Offer flexible work arrangements and support worklife balance
Offer an exciting opportunity to be a part of something bigger working on projects that matter and making a difference in the communities in which we live
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 longterm career success. Ask your recruiter for more details!
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cuttingedge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.
Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.
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At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether inperson or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
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 fulltime employment is:
$67020.00 $113934.00Austin TX (TX18Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
