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Job Description
ICF is seeking motivated Environmental Biologists to support an EPA contract the Environmental Services Assistance Team (ESAT) across the country. The team performs soil water air waste and biota sampling and analysis for chemical contaminants primarily supporting Superfund site assessment remediation and emergency response but also for compliance under the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Clean Water Act. Additional support provided by the team includes field sampling and analysis biological support risk assessment sample receipt and tracking maintenance and monitoring of laboratory support equipment chemical and supply inventory environmental compliance activities warehouse support and analytical subcontracting.
We are currently seeking candidates for the EPA Denver CO area facility/laboratory but anticipate opportunities elsewhere in the future.
Job Description
ICF is looking for passionate dedicated Environmental Biologists to join our diverse team of scientists. The Environmental Biologist will work closely with other scientists chemists risk assessors and project managers to perform biological testing on hazardous waste water soil sediment tissue vegetation and other media and prepare and/or review human health and ecological risk assessments for releases of hazardous substances at Superfund sites.
What You Will Do
Participate in planning activities including meetings conference calls and/or site visits to support the development of project objectives study designs and schedules.
Prepare projectspecific work plans SAPs and QAPPs in adherence with relevant EPA guidance.
Research and review applicable regulations guidance documents data calculations speciesspecific reference toxicity values literature and database references as well as perform statistical analysis of data.
Perform biological testing on hazardous waste water soil sediment tissue vegetation and other media employing a range of techniques including aquatic and sediment toxicity testing bioaccumulation seed germination microbial viral and other biological tests. Conduct reference toxicity testing simultaneously with sitespecific toxicity testing.
Conduct other biological sampling and perform biological assessments (e.g. biodiversity studies bioaccumulation studies immunoassays and gene expression studies toxic algae surveys sediment oxygen demand studies biological toxicity testing specimen preparation and examinations biological and ecological risk assessments bacterial and viral assessments and Microtox testing).
Support the preparation and/or review biological and human health data and assessments including ecological risk assessments human health risk assessments biodiversity assessments and endangered species assessments.
What You Must Have
Bachelors or Masters degree in biology or related field or equivalent technical or Masters degree in biology or equivalent technical field.
4 years of experience in performing fixedlaboratory and fieldbased biological testing on hazardous waste water soil sediment tissue vegetation and other media using a range of techniques in accordance with relevant EPA and industry methods.
Familiarity and experience with biological test organisms such as Ceriodaphnia dubia Chironomus tentans Hyallela azeteca Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) other fish species and various plant species.
Experience preparing and reviewing ecological and human health risk assessments at Superfund and other contaminated sites.
Ability to adhere to strict standard operating procedures health and safety policies and practices and quality control requirements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to accurately and effectively express results of analyses to technical and nontechnical audiences sometimes in stressful and contentious settings.
Team player with demonstrated task and project management skills including the ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with clients.
OSHA 40Hour HAZWOPER certification.
Ability to obtain authorization for access to Federal facilities.
What Wed Like You to Have
Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in biology or related technical field.
Experience with biological testing human health and ecological risk assessments at former mining sites and sites with emerging contaminants (e.g. Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances PFAS).
Strong analytical skills and experience conducting quantitative analyses using risk assessmentrelated GIS tools and applications Monte Carlo and other risk simulation and modeling tools as well as other applications and tools which advance the capabilities and cost effectiveness of the Regional risk assessment program.
Team leadership skills: Set high personal performance and quality standards and work in a team environment; view all team members as critical and treat team members with respect and professionalism; ability to collaborate and leverage team member strengths.
Experience working at Federal facilities.
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.
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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:
$73403.00 $124784.00Colorado Client Office (CO88)Employment Type
Full-Time
