Biologist​/Field Lead

Description

** Biologist**   **/ Field Lead*
* ** Remote - Texas*
* Preference for Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio

** ICF is growing in Texas, and we want you to join in our growth!*
* ICF's Texas environmental team (formerly Blanton & Associates) is seeking a motivated and experienced  
** Biologist / Field Lead
** to join our team and lead field efforts conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the U.S.

** Level:
** Biologist / Delineator / Field Lead

** Focus:
** Desktop and field surveys, wetland delineations, technical writing and review for infrastructure projects (energy, water, transportation)

** Territory:
** Texas primary + US support

** Travel:
** range 30-60% (higher during spring/fall, lower during winter/summer)

** Responsibilities:
** lead field teams, conduct surveys, author and review reports, mentor junior staff

** Why work for ICF?
** You might be at an engineering firm with a culture built around licensed engineers. At ICF you are our  _raison d'être_ , 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:*
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** Apply your technical expertise
** and  
** regulatory knowledge
** to help solve our clients' toughest compliance challenges, involving Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and federal and state laws

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** Lead*
* ** and/or support teams of experts
** in project field efforts focused on biology and wetlands, including plant and wildlife habitat assessments, surveys, wetland delineations, and functional assessments

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** Assess impacts and prepare technical reports
** and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404/10 permit applications and mitigation plans

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** Explore a wide variety
** of project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes

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** Learn and hone your technical skills
** while discussing species and regulatory changes with other talented biologists and project managers

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** Develop client relationships
** under experienced leaders who serve as trusted advisors for our long-time clients

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** Mentor, train, and guide
** junior-level staff while receiving the same from senior experts to grow your own career

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* + BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field

+ Minimum 5+ years of experience leading or supporting wildlife habitat assessments and surveys, wetland delineations, environmental permitting related to WOTUS, or closely-related environmental field services

+ Must be able to work independently in the field for extended periods of time, often with limited mobile phone reception

+ Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight trips for up to a week at a time, with higher frequency in the spring and fall (Texas peak field seasons)

+ Valid driver's license is required and ability to pass MVR check

** Preferred Qualifications and Attributes:*
* + Demonstrated experience with environmental consulting practices, regulations, and species in Texas

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and provide feedback to staff

+ 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 team's 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:*
* Our team values scientific rigor,…