Biologist​/Field Lead

Biologist / Field Lead

Remote – Texas

Preference for Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio

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.

Biologist / Delineator / Field Lead

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

Texas primary + US support

range 30–60% (higher during spring/fall, lower during winter/summer)

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

You might be at an engineering firm with a culture built around licensed engineers. At ICF you are our , 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.

• 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
• 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
• Assess impacts and prepare technical reports and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404/10 permit applications and mitigation plans
• Explore a wide variety of project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes
• Learn and hone your technical skills while discussing species and regulatory changes with other talented biologists and project managers
• Develop client relationships under experienced leaders who serve as trusted advisors for our long-time clients
• Mentor, train, and guide junior-level staff while receiving the same from senior experts to grow your own career

• 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

• 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

• 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…