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.

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)

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

• 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 support work-life balance to the maximum extent possible within the constraints of the role.
• Connect you with leaders and technical experts in Texas and across ICF to share innovative ideas, provide expert solutions, and 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.