Senior Environmental Planner/Scientist – REMOTE

Remote Southeast – GA applicants preferred

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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.

ICF is hiring a seasoned and technically accomplished Senior Environmental Planner/Scientist to join our Natural Resources Team (energy focus). You will be able to apply a wide range of experience and demonstrated capabilities for complex renewable energy development, operations, and transmission projects across multiple ecological disciplines and regulatory platforms. You will collaborate with an accomplished team of conservation planners, terrestrial and aquatic ecologists, cultural resource scientists, restoration ecologists, and regulatory specialists. You will oversee and support the preparation of technical documents including protected species survey reports, biological assessments, jurisdictional waters reports and permits, and NEPA documents. You will support the growth and development of our team as a technical leader and mentor to junior staff. You will work with client project managers, technical experts, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver projects on-time with high quality standards.

What You Will Be Doing

Leading energy sector focused natural resource and/or regulatory project teams and staff, including other consultants, on project tasks, including field surveys, agency coordination, and report and deliverable preparation.

Managing all aspects of a project including contacts, agency coordination, budget control, invoicing, schedule, personnel allocation/planning, technical approach, and contractor involvement.

Leading regulatory and consultation efforts as required under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Writing technical reports and public environmental documents.

Performing QA/QC review of project documents, reports, presentations, technical memorandums, and other work products with a focus on technical adequacy, regulatory compliance, and other specific requirements.

Prepare Critical Issues Analyses (CIA) for a variety of renewable energy development clients.

Work with federal Department of Energy (DOE) staff as a third-party contributor to NEPA and other environmental documents.

Providing mentoring and training to staff as requested in all aspects of the position, including but not limited to technical expertise, project management skills, writing, professional development, and other consulting-specific skills.

What You Must Have (Minimum Qualifications)

BS in biology, ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or related discipline.

8+ years of professional experience with endangered species surveys, vegetation mapping, site analysis, habitat assessments, wetland delineations and/or related experience

3+ years of project or task order management for ecological and regulatory projects for energy projects within the southeastern United States.

What We’d Like You To Have (Preferred Qualifications)

MS/PhD in biology, ecology, conservation biology, environmental science or related discipline.

Demonstrated experience with some of the following: ESA Section 7; wetland and stream permitting under the Clean Water Act; conservation planning; biological assessment preparation; agency coordination; and/or scientifically sound assessment of project effects.

Demonstrated experience with specialty natural resource requirements applicable to the southeastern United States.

Experience in multiple phases of project development, proposal preparation, staff and schedule management, and work product delivery.

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, develops, and hires dimensions of differences.

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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.

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 [email protected] 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: Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.

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 is:

$85,153.00 – $144,760.00

Georgia Remote Office (GA99)