Wildlife Biologist (Entry Level, Remote)

About the Role

ICF is seeking a motivated, early-career Wildlife Biologist to join our team, assisting in conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects. This is an entry-level position expected to begin Summer 2027. While the position will be remote, the individual is expected to travel 30-60% of the time. A preference will be given to candidates in the Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, or San Antonio regions. Pay is anticipated to be in the upper $50K annualized range plus full-time benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys, author and review reports, and work alongside senior staff.
• Apply technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to assist with Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and federal/state laws.
• Support teams in 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 variety of project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes within Texas and across the U.S.
• Learn and hone technical skills by discussing species and regulatory changes with other biologists and project managers.
• Develop client relationships under experienced leaders.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field by time of hire.
• Ability to work independently in the field for extended periods, often with limited mobile phone reception.
• Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight trips for up to a week, with higher frequency in spring and fall.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• GPS technologies.

Preferred Qualifications and Attributes

• 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 and ability to QA/QC deliverables and apply feedback.
• Experience using GPS technologies.
• Texas-based candidates are preferred due to field work locations.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to professional development resources
• 401k matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Charitable donation matching
• Flexible work arrangements and support for work-life balance.