Lead Wetland Scientist/Delineator

Remote – Texas – San Antonio, Houston, Austin

ICF IS GROWING IN TEXAS, AND WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF OUR GROWTH! 

ICF is seeking an energetic Lead Wetland Scientist / Delineator to join our team and lead field efforts conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys for renewable energy developers, transportation agencies, and other infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the region. In this role, you will:

Leverage your technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to understand and solve our clients’ toughest challenges

Lead teams of experts in project field efforts focused on wetlands and biology

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

Learn from talented and collaborative biologists and project managers behind a desk and in the field

Hone your technical skills while discussing and debating regulatory shifts and their impacts with your peers

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

Mentor, train, and guide junior-level staff while exploring opportunities to grow your own career

Support our team with the research, preparation, coordination and various other tasks necessary to keep our team strong and effective

Job Duties/Responsibilities:  

Independently lead and perform wetland delineations and functional assessments 

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

Lead and perform plant and wildlife habitat assessments/surveys 

Provide expertise and technical input to project managers on complex projects involving Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, federal and state laws, and agency consultations. 

Support project managers with client management, project documentation, scheduling, scoping, and budgeting 

Basic Qualifications:

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

5+ years of experience conducting wetland delineations and/or supporting environmental permitting related to WOTUS, including at least 2 years leading field efforts

Valid driver’s license is required

Preferred Qualifications and Attributes:

Ability to mobilize quickly and travel to project sites, including overnight trips for up to a week at a time

Strong knowledge of environmental consulting practices and environmental law 

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:

Connect you with our leaders and technical experts in Texas and across the country to share innovative ideas, bring expert solutions to clients, and advise on new requirements and emerging priorities.

Support career development to sharpen your skills in business and project management, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential  

Invest in you with generous programs, such as tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, donation matching, and volunteer opportunities 

Offer flexible work arrangements and support work-life balance 

Offer an exciting opportunity to be a part of something bigger, working on projects that matter and making a difference in the communities in which we live

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. Ask your recruiter for more details! 

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

 

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.  

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. 

 

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$67,020.00 - $113,934.00

Austin, TX (TX18)