Principal Biologist and Project Manager

Principal Biologist/Project Manager 

We are the Environment & Planning Division. We are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow.  If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a diverse team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.      

ICF is seeking a Senior Biologist with project management and regulatory expertise to support a wide range of projects in the water resources, energy, transportation, broadband fiber, and planning sectors of our company. The position is based in Northern CA with the option to work remotely.

What You Will Do

• Manage projects that involve a wide range of biological field studies, technical analyses, and regulatory and permitting tasks.

• Provide senior-level expertise and technical guidance on complex projects involving CEQA, NEPA, federal and state laws, and agency consultations

• Support and guide complex regulatory strategies

• Provide leadership to wildlife biologists and help mentor, train, and guide junior and mid-level biologists

• Prepare proposals and support marketing efforts in target sector.

What You Must Have

• MS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Environmental Sciences

• Strong knowledge of environmental consulting practices and environmental laws

• 15+ years of experience in applicable fields (government, consulting, academia)

What We Would Like You to Have

• PhD. in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Environmental Sciences

• Experience managing or conducting studies for Pacific Gas & Electric, California Department of Transportation, and/or Department of Water Resources

• Experience overseeing technical studies and providing regulatory guidance for broadband fiber projects in the Western United States

• Leadership experience

• Experience working with resource agencies and developing complex environmental and regulatory strategies

• Experience working with clients and project management tools

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and train teams of technical specialists

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, including ability to identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions

Why you will love working here

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance

• Investment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities

• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces and hires dimensions of differences.

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 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.

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