Senior Botanist​/Wetland Ecologist

Senior Botanist/Wetland Ecologist (Botanist)

Location:

Southern California (occasionally Northern California and Nevada)

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF, a global advisory and technology services provider that values collaboration, curiosity and excellence.

The full‑time Senior Botanist/Wetland Ecologist will support the preparation of environmental documents including Natural Environment Study reports, Biological Assessments, biological sections of CEQA/NEPA documents, and mitigation and monitoring reports.

The position involves planning, leading, and conducting small to large‑scale field surveys, including vegetation mapping, invasive species mapping, aquatic resources delineations, and rare plant surveys. Responsibilities include collecting, managing, and synthesizing data in the field, preparing technical deliverables, ensuring consistency with regulatory requirements, working independently or in small groups, maintaining communication with project managers, and potentially directing field staff.

• Author and provide peer review of biological and botanical technical reports, aquatic resources delineations, Biological Assessments, Natural Environment Study reports, and biological sections of CEQA/NEPA documents.
• Plan, lead, and conduct small to large-scale field surveys for vegetation community and invasive species mapping, aquatic resources delineations, and rare plants.
• Prepare revegetation/restoration plans and conduct annual monitoring for restoration projects.
• Travel to field sites throughout Southern California, and occasionally to Northern California and Nevada.
• Maintain flexibility to travel one to three nights per week, fairly routinely during the spring and summer months.
• Respond in a timely manner to deployment and deliverable requests, which may occasionally be last‑minute.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Use GPS units, GPS‑enable tablets, and other mapping technologies proficiently to collect and synthesize data in the field.
• Manage botanical or aquatic resources‑related task orders with support from contract managers.
• Prepare botanical inventory reports, aquatic resources delineation reports, and other technical documents in accordance with current federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare botanical and aquatic resources sections of CEQA documents and Caltrans NES reports.

• BS in Botany, Biology, or Ecology, or related field.
• 10 or more years of wetland and related biological experience.
• 5 or more years of experience with California flora.
• 5 or more years of experience with aquatic resources delineations.
• Must have a valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

• Knowledge of and practical experience with soil science.
• Knowledge of and applied experience with federal and state regulations related to wetlands and waterways (e.g., Clean Water Act Sections 404, 401, and Fish and Game Code Section 1600 et. seq.).
• Familiarity with the California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) for monitoring the conditions of a variety of aquatic resources throughout California.
• Ability to train and mentor less‑experienced botanists and ecologists on field‑related data collection and document preparation.
• Proficiency with Geographic Information System (GIS) software skills.
• Experience preparing proposal scope and budgets.
• Working knowledge of wildlife resources, integrated with botanical and aquatic resources.

$98,187.00 – $ (California Remote Office – CA99)

We are an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available.