What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Call Biologist position at ICF?
Biologist On-Call
Southern California
Job Description
The On-Call Biologist will be responsible for a range of environmental consulting services, which may include preparation of permitting applications and coordination with resource agencies, construction monitoring, avian species identification and nest surveys, general biological field surveys and support, assisting with technical reports and documents such as Biological Technical Reports, and providing as-needed field and office support to our local and regional Natural Resource team members.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and execute field or office assignments for southern California-based work, with the potential for occasional travel to counties including, but not limited to, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Ventura Counties. Conduct surveys and monitoring pursuant to the relevant regulations, codes and/or industry standards. Document field findings in monitoring logs, reports or email communications, as appropriate. Prepare technical reports and/or resource agency permit applications. Communicate with clients and resource agency staff. Communicate with client field contacts and ICF senior biologists.
About On-Call Employment with ICF
Given the seasonal or project-specific nature of our environmental work, ICF often hires environmental professionals as “On-Call” employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work hours as they become available (we usually schedule work hours a few weeks ahead of time), and each on-call employee is free to accept or refuse the hours assigned to them in a given week. On-Call employees may work concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment (along as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest with the work they do for ICF).
Requirements
A BA/BS in Biology, Ecology, or related discipline
6 years of environmental/consulting field experience
Experience preparing resource agency permit applications for aquatic resources
Basic botanical knowledge
Avian nest monitoring and species identification skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to respond timely to deployment requests (i.e., sometimes next day), as feasible
Ability to travel to field sites in Southern California and occasionally assist with surveys in rugged, undeveloped terrain, as feasible
Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Preferred Skills
Report writing, field notes/documentation/data management experience
Experience working in the environmental compliance and/or construction fields (i.e., biological construction monitoring).
Geographic Information System (GIS) software skills
Intermediate or advanced nest surveying, active nest monitoring, and buffer establishment.
Experience coordinating with regulatory staff on aquatic resource permits.
Professional Skills
Excellent communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Computer access.
Working at ICF
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. 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 & AA policy .
COVID-19 Policy : New or prospective U.S. employees must provide proof of complete vaccination on the date of their commencement of employment. If selected for employment, you will provide proof of your full vaccination status, defined as vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the FDA.
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 icfcareercenter@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. Read more about non-discrimination: EEO is the law and Pay Transparency Statement .
