Wildlife Biologist (Entry Level, Remote)

Job Description

ICF is growing in Texas, and we want you to join in our growth!

ICF is seeking a motivated, early-career Wildlife Biologist

to join our team and assist in conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the U.S.

This is an entry-level position expected to begin Summer 2027. While the position will be remote, the individual is expected to travel between 30-60% of the time (higher during spring/fall; lower during winter/summer). A preference for those in the Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston or San Antonio regions will be given. Pay is anticipated to be in the upper $50K annualized range plus full-time benefits.

Level:
Biologist / Delineator
Focus:
Desktop and field surveys, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, technical writing and review for infrastructure projects (including transportation, energy, water)
Territory:
Texas primary + U.S. support
Travel:
range 30-60% (higher during spring/fall, lower during winter/summer)
Responsibilities:
conduct surveys, author and review reports, work alongside senior staff

Why work for ICF?
You might be at an engineering firm with a culture built around licensed engineers. 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. Or you might be at a government agency craving the fast pace of consulting. You will enjoy the diversity of work, entrepreneurial opportunities, and mission of building a more prosperous and resilient world. Whatever you seek, there is a reason so many of our people have stayed with ICF for over 20 years.

On our team, you will:
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
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
Assess impacts and prepare technical reports
and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404/10 permit applications and mitigation plans
Explore a wide variety
of project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes, within Texas and across the U.S.
Learn and hone your technical skills
while discussing species and regulatory changes with other talented biologists and project managers
Learn how to develop client relationships
under experienced leaders who serve as trusted advisors for our long-time clients

Basic Qualifications:
BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field by time of hire
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)
Valid driver's license is required

Preferred Qualifications and Attributes:
Any experience conducting wildlife habitat assessments and surveys, wetland delineations, environmental permitting related to WOTUS, or closely-related environmental field services
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and apply feedback from senior staff
Experience using GPS technologies
The team's local office is in Austin, TX, and due to the location of field work, Texas-based candidates are preferred

Why you will love working here:
Our team values scientific rigor, respectful collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and productive creativity. We also work to support our team members' professional growth. To this end, we will:

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
Invest in you with generous programs,
such as health coverage, tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and charitable donation matching
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

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, please apply through the included link with a resume, optional cover letter and completed application. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration
.
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Candidateaccommodation@icf.com
for assistance.
Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. 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. We are an equal opportunity employer
.

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.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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. To request

an accommodation,

please email
Candidateaccommodation@icf.com
and we will be happy to

assist
. 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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Candidate AI Usage Policy
At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. 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.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation
that involves the use of AI.
If

such an

accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at
candidateaccommodation@icf.com
. We

are dedicated to providing

the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

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
:
$46,004.00 - $86,028.00
Texas Remote Office (TX99)

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field by time of hire 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) Valid driver's license is required