Biologist

ICF; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF, a global advisory and technology services provider, seeks a full-time biologist to support field surveys in California. The role offers growth and leadership opportunities within environmental compliance and permitting for energy, water, transportation, planning, and restoration projects.

Responsibilities include field surveys, monitoring, and assisting with technical reports and supporting documents. Strong emphasis on documentation and collaboration with the Natural Resource team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• Experience conducting field surveys and habitat assessments; writing general reports for California wildlife species.
• Valid driver’s license and MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field assignments for California-based work.
• Conduct general and species-specific biological surveys and monitoring per regulations and standards.
• Document field findings in logs, reports, or emails.
• Communicate with client field contacts and ICF senior biologists.

Skills

Field surveys

Biology reports

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Biological Sciences or Environmental Sciences

Tools

ARCGIS

GoogleEarth

Survey 123

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ISNet trained

LAN ID

GPS technology

Job description

About ICF

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are scientists, planners, 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 varied team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more and consider applying to join our team.

Job Description

ICF is looking for a full-time biologist with deep skills and a strong desire to support field surveys in California. This position provides an excellent growth opportunity to continue growing in a subject matter expert role with leadership opportunities focused on environmental compliance and permitting efforts for a variety of energy, water, transportation, planning, and restoration projects.

Biologists are be responsible for a range of environmental consulting services, including construction monitoring, avian species identification and nest surveys, general and focused biological field surveys and support, assisting with writing and reviewing technical reports and supporting documents such as Biological Technical Reports, Biological Assessments, technical memos, and providing as-needed field and office support to our local and regional Natural Resource team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field assignments for California-based work, with occasional travel to other states
• Conduct general and species-specific biological surveys and monitoring pursuant to the relevant regulations, codes and/or industry standards.
• Document field findings in monitoring logs, reports, memorandums, or email communications, as appropriate.
• Communicate with client field contacts and ICF senior biologists.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or other related field of study.
• Experience conducting field surveys, conducting habitat assessments, and writing general reports for California special-status wildlife species including mammals, herpetofauna, vernal pool branchiopods, nesting birds and raptors surveys
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

What We’d Like You To Have

• Existing relationships with industry professionals
• Experience with data entry and formatting.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word and Excel, Salesforce, Survey 123, ARCGIS, GoogleEarth, ISNet trained, LAN ID
• Proficiency with GPS technology for navigation and data collection

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 ourEEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.

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 [e-mail] 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.

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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 [e-mail]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $55,424.00 - $94,221.00

California Remote Office (CA99)