Senior Biologist Regulatory Permitting

Senior Biologist Regulatory Permitting (Permitting / CWA / ESA / NEPA)

Remote Texas or nearby states

Preference for Austin Dallas/Fort Worth Houston or San Antonio

Travel: typical range 1030%

ICF is growing in Texas and we want more leaders to share in this growth!

ICF is seeking a motivated and growth-focused Senior Biologist and Permitting Expert to provide strategic and expert guidance on technical approach and permitting solutions for clients across Texas and the U.S.

Level: Senior Biologist / Regulatory Expert

Focus: Permitting & compliance for infrastructure (energy water transportation)

Territory: Texas primary US support

Travel: typical range 1030%

Responsibilities: provide technical expertise for projects and proposals advise clients mentor and support junior staff lead projects or technical tasks

Why work for ICF You might be at an engineering firm with a culture built around licensed engineers. At ICF you are our raison dêtre a team of environmental experts prizing scientific rigor regulatory insight work-life balance and a commitment to integrity. Or you might be at a government agency craving the fast pace of consulting. You will enjoy the diversity of work entrepreneurial opportunities and mission of building a more prosperous and resilient world. Whatever you seek there is a reason so many of our people have stayed with ICF for over 20 years.

On our team you will:

• Lead interdisciplinary teams in delivering technical field studies analyses and regulatory and permitting tasks to help our clients get projects built fast and right
• Provide senior-level expertise and writing to support complex projects involving the Clean Water Act Endangered Species Act National Historic Preservation Act and other federal and state laws
• Lead and participate in agency consultations to determine and advise on efficient and effective permitting strategies
• Collaborate with clients and industry expertsdevelopers engineers planners biologists and technologiststo develop innovative solutions to achieve project compliance
• Mentor train and guide junior and mid-level staff
• Build and nurture client relationships identify and develop opportunities and contribute to winning proposals (scopes budgets and schedules)
• Think strategically to solve client challenges
• Apply your ingenuity and curiosity to tackle todays challenges while positioning for tomorrows opportunities

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Policy and Planning Environmental Sciences Biology/Ecology/Marine Sciences or related fields
• 10 years of experience in environmental consulting or applicable fields (industry government academia)
• Experience developing managing and delivering environmental planning/permitting projects
• Experience with environmental consulting practices regulations and species in Texas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in applicable fields (noted above)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including strong technical writing skills and ability to lead sections of projects proposals and QA/QC deliverables and provide feedback to staff
• Ability to travel to clients or projects in Texas in reasonable time and cost (e.g. you live in Texas or a nearby state or near a major airport with easy access to major Texas hubs)
• Desire to lead mentor and train technical specialists
• Ability to develop and present clear solutions to complex problems to clients and regulators
• Business mindset with an eye toward client engagement and financial growth

Why you will love working here:

Our team values scientific rigor respectful collaboration intellectual curiosity and productive creativity. We also work to support our team members professional growth. To this end we will:

• Welcome you warmly to our team and value your knowledge and expertise as an environmental professional
• Seek to provide you with diverse experiences including new project types peers clients and geographies
• Offer flexible work arrangements and support work-life balance to the maximum extent possible within the constraints of the role
• Connect you with other leaders and technical experts in Texas and across ICF to share innovative ideas provide expert solutions and to help you learn and grow
• Support career development to sharpen your business and project management skills hone your expertise and accelerate your growth
• Invest in you with generous programs such as health coverage tuition reimbursement access to professional development resources 401k matching Employee Stock Purchase Plan and charitable donation matching
• Strong opportunities for growth into local business leadership with demonstrated capabilities and success
• Offer an exciting opportunity to be part of something important working with integrity on projects that matter and making a difference in the communities in which we live

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Working at ICF

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.

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