UN UN(E) BIOLOGISTE (H/F) (remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development resources

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Charitable donation matching

Growth into local leadership

Job summary

ICF's Texas-based environmental team seeks a Senior Wetland Biologist / Field Lead to manage field surveys, wetland delineations, and environmental reports for infrastructure projects across Texas. This role emphasizes leadership, technical writing, and regulatory coordination.

Travel 30-60% with remote Texas projects; local Austin office preferred; opportunities to mentor staff and build client relationships while delivering high-quality science.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years leading or supporting wildlife habitat assessments, surveys, and wetland delineations.
• Experience with environmental permitting related to WOTUS and related field services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to QA/QC deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead field teams and conduct surveys.
• Author and review reports.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with project managers.
• Support permits and client relations for infrastructure projects in TX.

Skills

Field leadership

Wetland delineation

Technical writing

Texas regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in Biology or related field

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.

Field Lead / Wetland Biologist / Lead Delineator

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
• The team's local office is in Austin, TX, and due to the location of field work, local candidates are preferred
• Certification as a Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB) and/or Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) a plus

Company Culture

• Our team values scientific rigor, respectful collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and productive creativity.
• We 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.
• Offer flexible work arrangements and support work-life balance to the maximum extent possible within the constraints of the role.
• 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.

Benefits and 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 an exciting opportunity to be part of something important, working with integrity on projects that matter, and making a difference in the communities in which we live

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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.

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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy 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.

Salary

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $67,355.00 - $114,503.00 Texas Field Office (TX66)