Wildlife Biologist Houston Toad On-Call

ICF; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 55,000 - 114,000; Part time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a part-time Wildlife Biologist for on-call work in Texas, focusing on the Houston toad. The role involves conducting surveys, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with teams to support environmental projects. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and a USFWS permit.

Qualifications

• Authorized to survey for the Houston toad through a USFWS permit.
• Ability to conduct field work in remote locations and at night.
• Experience in composing technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct presence-absence surveys for the Houston toad.
• Provide environmental monitoring services for compliance.
• Analyze and compile field data to prepare reports.

Skills

Technical writing

Fieldwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

GPS technologies

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Remote – Texas (Houston, San Antonio, Austin)

Role

ICF’s Environment & Planning Division is seeking an experienced

• Conduct presence-absence surveys for the Houston toad and other species based on USFWS survey protocols, including night listening surveys as conditions warrant.
• Provide environmental monitoring services for construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Analyze and compile field data to prepare reports and support project deliverables.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of biologists and other technical staff to advance sustainable, efficient, and lasting infrastructure solutions for local, state, federal, and private clients.
• Communicate clearly with clients, project managers and field leads to deliver projects efficiently and ensure client success.
  
  

Description

On-Call Field Biologist

Remote – Texas (Houston, San Antonio, Austin)

Role

ICF’s Environment & Planning Division is seeking an experienced On-Call Field Biologist, who is authorized to survey for the Houston toad through a USFWS endangered and threatened species recovery permit, to join our Texas-based team. In this part-time role, you will:

• Conduct presence-absence surveys for the Houston toad and other species based on USFWS survey protocols, including night listening surveys as conditions warrant.
• Provide environmental monitoring services for construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Analyze and compile field data to prepare reports and support project deliverables.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams of biologists and other technical staff to advance sustainable, efficient, and lasting infrastructure solutions for local, state, federal, and private clients.
• Communicate clearly with clients, project managers and field leads to deliver projects efficiently and ensure client success.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or related discipline.
• Must be authorized to survey for the Houston toad through a USFWS endangered and threatened species recovery permit.
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications And Attributes

• Must be able to conduct field work in remote locations, at night, and be comfortable in the field environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in the field.
• Candidates should be able to perform physically demanding tasks in various environments, including high temperatures.
• Must be able to compose technical reports from the results of field investigations.
• Recognizes importance of consistent procedures and protocols.
• Texas-based candidates are highly preferred.
• Computer skills should include the MS Office
• Experience with GPS technologies
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
  
  

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The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$55,388.00 - $113,934.00

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