Senior Utility Biologist
Senior Utility Biologist
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$ 90000 - 120000
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Senior Utility Biologist
Remote within the State of California
We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing whats right for our clients our people the communities where we live and work and the environment. We are scientists planners program managers communicators economists technologists and strategists. We are collaborative curious and committed to excellencethese 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 varied team of industry professionals we encourage you to learn more about ICF () and consider applying to join our team.
ICF is looking for a full-time biologist with deep skills and a strong desire to support our energy/utility lines of work. This position provides an excellent growth opportunity to continue growing in a subject matter expert role with leadership opportunities focused on environmental compliance and permitting efforts for energy/utility projects. The ideal candidate will have utility (energy broadband fiber water infrastructure) project and client management experience with technical expertise in biological strategies related to projects located on private state and federal lands.
Although the range below is wider to accommodate growth within the job this position will have a starting pay range of $90000 to $120000 based on % match of qualifications/experience/responsibilities location and other.
Key Responsibilities
An emphasis will be on leading and performing desktop constraints analyses for agencies public lands private lands and municipalities.
Growth opportunity to develop task/project/program management and client services with pathways to a career in planning or regulatory permitting
The ideal candidate will be a biologist with a past portfolio of Southern California Edison Pacific Gas and Electric renewable energy data centers public works or other related linear projects
This position requires a broad skill set including deep special status species knowledge regulatory permitting strategies compliance monitoring and mitigation implementation
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work within and between teams are a must
Strong organizational skills and ability to interpret and synthesize regulatory guidance field data GIS mapping and database queries (i.e. IPAC NRS CNDDB) into written deliverables
in a high volume/fast turnaround environment
The ideal candidate will be technologically savvy and able to move between platforms relational databases GIS applications Salesforce and messaging/communications platforms
Support the development of permit applications and environmental compliance documentation for agencies such as USFS BLM Caltrans and state wildlife agencies.
Must be detail-oriented and able to produce consistent high-quality work on short deadline
This is full-time remote work with occasional fieldwork potential
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Biological Sciences Environmental Sciences or other related fields of study.
5 years of demonstrable experience with utility and/or energy clients
Must have valid drivers license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Additional Skills & Experience
Experience conducting field surveys conducting habitat assessments and writing general reports for California plants and special-status wildlife species including mammals herpetofauna vernal pool branchiopods nesting birds and raptors surveys.
Proficiency with GPS technology for navigation and data collection
Deep knowledge of biological permitting construction implementation species reviews and habitat assessments field surveys for special-status species and knowledge of natural communities and habitats.
Experience writing biological constraints reports and knowledge of utility biological planning documents
Experience with data entry and formatting.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word and Excel Salesforce Survey 123 ARCGIS GoogleEarth ISNet trained LAN ID
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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were 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 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.
Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.
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 in-person 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 full-time employment is:
$73403.00 - $124784.00Sacramento CA (CA82)Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
