Field Ecologist or Biologist - Part-time (hourly)

ICF • Missouri Field Office (MO66), MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ICF is hiring a seasonal On-Call Field Ecologist or Biologist to join our Environmental Team. This role offers the opportunity to develop a wide range of experience in ecological and biological fieldwork projects across the southeastern U.S. You will collaborate with an accomplished team of conservation planners, ecologists, and regulatory specialists, gaining exposure to terrestrial and aquatic biological assessments, and aquatic resource delineation (streams and wetlands) projects. You will support the team with your technical capabilities and work with project managers, technical experts, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver projects on time with high quality standards. Field work is often performed on foot in rugged terrain and the ability to traverse long distances is required. The field work will often require long hours in potentially adverse weather conditions. Field work will be conducted in remote areas with the potential for over-night/extended travel. You may be required to work independently in the field, so dedication, resourcefulness, and accountability are essential skills for the position. While some field work will be conducted independently, all work will be carried out as part of larger team effort and excellent communication skills and an ability to cooperate in a team are equally important qualities. 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 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 (as long as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest with the work they do for ICF). Work is expected to occur in the state of Georgia.

Requirements

• Working towards a BS in Biology, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or related discipline OR High School Diploma with 1+ years of professional experience within wildlife, horticulture, ecology, forestry or related experience
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
• Must be able to work independently in the field for extended periods of time, often times with limited mobile phone reception
• Must be able to traverse uneven, irregular, slippery, and steep terrain (up to 5 miles per day) with or without accommodation

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with ecological fieldwork in the Piedmont, Southeastern Plains, and Coastal Plain ecoregions of Georgia.
• Documented experience demonstrating the ability to operate in the field under potentially strenuous conditions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with endangered species habitat assessments, aquatic resource delineations, and other support fieldwork activities.
• Be a positive, fun, curious, organized, innovative, committed, self-motivated and supportive addition to our team.
• Be available and enthusiastic to travel as needed.

Benefits

• ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree