Wildlife Biologist (Entry Level, Remote)

About the Role

ICF is seeking a motivated, early-career Wildlife Biologist to join our team. This is an entry-level, remote position expected to begin Summer 2027, focusing on assisting with wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects across Texas and the U.S.

• 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.
• The position requires travel between 30-60% of the time, with higher frequency in spring/fall and lower in winter/summer.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to solve compliance challenges involving 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.
• Conduct surveys, author, and review reports, working alongside senior staff.
• Explore a wide variety of project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes.
• 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.
• Must be able 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.
• Experience using GPS technologies is preferred.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Any experience conducting wildlife habitat assessments and surveys, wetland delineations, environmental permitting related to WOTUS, or closely-related environmental field services is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing.
• Ability to QA/QC deliverables and apply feedback from senior staff.
• Texas-based candidates are preferred due to field work locations.