Climate Resilience Lead - State & Local (Hybrid)

ICF; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Senior Climate Resilience Consultant with a state/local focus in a hybrid role. Two days per week work in NYC or Arlington, VA offices, with potential for fully remote for highly qualified candidates.

The role involves leading vulnerability assessments, mainstreaming resilience into planning, and advising on financing strategies and design guidelines for infrastructure projects. Mentoring staff and managing client relationships are key aspects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in climate change or resilience, conducting system-level risk and vulnerability assessments.
• Experience managing project tasks, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client relationships.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Conduct state-level or regional vulnerability and risk assessments and develop resilience plans.
• Mainstream resilience into capital improvement planning and adaptation pathways.
• Develop business cases and financing strategies for resilience investments.
• Create climate resilience design guidelines for infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project management

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science / climate science / sustainability / engineering / urban planning

AICP-certification

Tools

GIS

R

Python

Job description

ICF is seeking a Senior Climate Resilience Consultant with a state/local focus in a hybrid role. Two days per week work in NYC or Arlington, VA offices, with potential for fully remote for highly qualified candidates.

The role involves leading vulnerability assessments, mainstreaming resilience into planning, and advising on financing strategies and design guidelines for infrastructure projects. Mentoring staff and managing client relationships are key aspects.