Wildlife Biologist

Wildlife Biologist

Austin, TX

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are enthusiastic about doing what is right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.

ICF seeks wildlife biologists with excellent verbal and written communication skills to assist with field work based out of our Austin, Texas, office. Based on the location of field work local candidates are preferred.

What You Will Do

This position involves assisting botanists, wildlife biologists, and wetland specialists by conducting avian point count surveys, vegetation surveys, wetland delineations, and data entry, and preparing technical reports. Projects include the Energy, Transportation, Water and Planning and Development markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Botany, or related field. Must be able to conduct field work in remote locations and be comfortable in the field environment.

• 2+ years of relevant professional work experience including conducting avian point count surveys, evaluating wildlife habitat, wildlife monitoring, plant surveys, wetland delineations, and data collection, preferably in Texas.

• 1+ years of GPS technologies experience.

• 1+ years of  experience drafting technical reports from the results of field investigations.

• Proficient with the MS Office Suite.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and enthusiastic individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are enthusiastic about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of differences.

Working at ICF

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. 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 & AA 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 icfcareercenter@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 non-discrimination:  EEO is the law and  Pay Transparency Statement.

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 is

$51,584.00 - $87,692.00

Austin,TX (TX37)