Wetland Scientist On-Call PNW

Wetland Scientist On-Call PNW

ICF is seeking an On‑Call Wetland Scientist to support projects located throughout the Pacific Northwest. In this role, you will lead field efforts conducting wetland delineations and stream surveys for habitat restoration, transportation, and infrastructure projects in Oregon and Washington. You will work with our permitting specialists and planners to help clients comply with local, state, and federal regulations related to wetlands, waters, and protected aquatic habitat.

Given the seasonal or project‑specific nature of our environmental work, ICF often hires environmental professionals as “On‑Call” employees. On‑Call employees are scheduled for work hours as they become available (we usually schedule work hours a few weeks ahead of time), and each On‑Call employee is free to accept or refuse the hours assigned to them in a given week. On‑Call employees may work concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment as long as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest.

• Conduct small to large-scale field surveys for wetland delineation, OHW determination, wetland restoration monitoring, and potentially vegetation mapping and rare plant surveys.
• Collect field data, complete required data forms, collect GPS points, mark observations, and synthesize data for reporting.
• Maintain close communication with project manager, co‑workers, and field points‑of‑contact.
• Work alone or assisted by other field staff.
• Walk on uneven and sometimes steep terrain in a variety of plant communities and landforms; excavate, using hand tools, soil pits to a depth of at least 18 inches; and be able to conduct field surveys wearing a backpack or carrying up to 20 pounds of gear.

• BS in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, or a related education.
• 5+ years of experience conducting wetland delineations and botanical surveys.
• Valid driver’s license and successful Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Located in western Washington or Oregon.

• PWIT or PWS Certification.
• Washington Wetland Rating System training.
• Oregon Rapid Wetland Assessment Protocol training.
• Knowledge of federal and state wetland guidance and regulations.
• Familiarity with GPS mapping technology.
• Experience using dichotomous keys and applying federal, state, and local agency guidelines to identify plant specimens, vegetation communities, and wetland types.

$80,743.00 – $ (Seattle, WA 26)

Positions located in Washington or Oregon. Applicants must be located in western Washington or Oregon.

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