Full-Time Biologist

ICF; California; Remote; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF Environment & Planning Division seeks a full‑time biologist to support field surveys across California. The role encompasses wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and collaboration with our Natural Resource team for environmental compliance and permitting efforts on energy, water, transportation, and restoration projects.

Candidates should have field survey experience, strong reporting skills, and proficiency with GPS and GIS tools. Travel within California is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or related field.
• Experience conducting field surveys, habitat assessments, and writing reports for California wildlife species.
• Proficiency with GPS for navigation and data collection.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel; familiarity with GIS tools and field data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field assignments for California-based work, with occasional travel.
• Conduct general and species-specific biological surveys and monitoring under applicable regulations.
• Document field findings in logs, reports, and memos; communicate with clients and senior biologists.

Skills

Field surveys

Biology knowledge

Microsoft Word & Excel

GPS data collection

Google Earth

Education

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

Tools

ARCGIS

Survey123

Salesforce

GoogleEarth

ISNet training

LAN ID

Job description

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. 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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
• Bot and Third-Party Applications

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. 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.

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. 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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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.

$55,424.00 - $94,221.00California Remote Office (CA99)