Field Biologist — CA Surveys, Monitoring & Reports

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

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.