Junior Field Biologist

ICF; Clifton (TX); Remote; USD 67,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Charitable donation matching

Growth into local leadership roles

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Senior Wetland Biologist / Field Lead to manage field surveys, wetland delineations, and regulatory reporting across Texas. The role focuses on desktop and field surveys, technical writing, and review for energy, water, and transportation projects.

Expect 30–60% travel, with Texas peak field seasons in spring and fall. The candidate will lead field teams, mentor staff, coordinate QA/QC deliverables, and develop client relationships under senior leadership while working on

Qualifications

• Lead field teams, conduct surveys, author and review reports.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with project managers.
• Experience with wetlands, wildlife habitat assessments, and regulatory permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead field teams across biology and wetlands projects.
• Prepare permits and review environmental reports.
• Coordinate projects and QA/QC deliverables.
• Travel to project sites, including overnight trips up to a week.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical writing

Independence in field

Education

BS in Biology or related field

Certifications: CWB or PWS (plus)

Job description

Senior Wetland Biologist / Field Lead Remote - Texas

ICF's Texas-based environmental team is seeking a motivated and experienced Wetland Biologist / Field Lead to join our team and lead field efforts conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the U.

Focus: Desktop and field surveys, wetland delineations, technical writing and review for infrastructure projects (energy, water, transportation).

Travel: range 30-60% (higher during spring/fall, lower during winter/summer).

Responsibilities

• Lead field teams, conduct surveys, author and review reports, mentor junior staff.
• Lead and/or support teams of experts in project field efforts focused on biology and wetlands, including plant and wildlife habitat assessments, surveys, wetland delineations, and functional assessments.
• Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404/10 permit applications and mitigation plans.
• Explore a wide variety of project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes.
• Learn and hone your technical skills while discussing species and regulatory changes with other talented biologists and project managers.
• Develop client relationships under experienced leaders who serve as trusted advisors for our long-time clients.

Qualifications

• BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience leading or supporting wildlife habitat assessments and surveys, wetland delineations, environmental permitting related to WOTUS, or closely-related environmental field services.
• Must be able to work independently in the field for extended periods of time, often with limited mobile phone reception.
• Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight trips for up to a week at a time, with higher frequency in the spring and fall (Texas peak field seasons).
• Demonstrated experience with environmental consulting practices, regulations, and species in Texas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and provide feedback to staff.
• Experience mobilizing and leading field efforts and conducting studies for renewable energy, transportation, water, and/or infrastructure clients.
• Strong technical writing skills and demonstrated ability to prepare permits.
• Certification as a Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) and/or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) a plus.

Benefits & Perks

• Health coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Access to professional development resources.
• 401k matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Charitable donation matching.
• Strong opportunities for growth into local business leadership with demonstrated capabilities and success.
• Offer flexible work arrangements and support work-life balance to the maximum extent possible within the constraints of the role.

The team's local office is in Austin, TX, and due to the location of field work, local candidates are preferred.

At ICF you are our raison d'être, a team of environmental experts prizing scientific rigor, regulatory insight, work-life balance, and a commitment to integrity. You will enjoy the diversity of work, entrepreneurial opportunities, and mission of building a more prosperous and resilient world. Apply your technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to help solve our clients' toughest compliance challenges, involving Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and federal and state laws.

Our team values scientific rigor, respectful collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and productive creativity. Welcome you warmly to our team and value your knowledge and expertise as an environmental professional. Seek to provide you with diverse experiences including new project types, peers, clients, and geographies. Connect you with leaders and technical experts in Texas and across ICF to share innovative ideas, provide expert solutions, and to help you learn and grow. Support career development to sharpen your business and project management skills, hone your expertise, and accelerate your growth.

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.

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.

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 based on full-time employment is:

$67,355.00 - $114,503.00 Texas Field Office (TX66)