Senior Botanist/Wetland Ecologist

IIIIIIUS • Sacramento, CA

104d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are enthusiastic about doing what is 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 seeking a Senior Level Botanist/Wetland Ecologist (Botanist) to support projects located throughout Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, and Northern CA. The fulltime Senior Botanist/Wetland Ecologist (Botanist) will lead, conduct, and/or oversee botanical inventories and aquatic resources delineations mostly throughout Northern California. Priority of projects will be based on the location of the Botanist.

Requirements

• BS in Botany, Biology, or Ecology, or related field
• 10+ years of wetland and related biological experience
• 5+ years of experience with California flora
• 5+ years of experience with aquatic resources delineations

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and applied experience with soil science
• Knowledge and applied experience with federal and state regulations surrounding wetlands and waterways (e.g., Clean Water Act Sections 404, 401, and Fish and Game Code Section 1600 et. seq.)
• Ability to train less-experienced botanists and ecologists on field-related data collection and document preparation.
• Geographic Information System (GIS) software skills.
• Manage botanical or aquatic resources-related task orders.
• Experience preparing proposal scope and budgets.
• Knowledge of wildlife resources.
• Knowledge and/or experience with restoration practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct small to large-scale field surveys for vegetation mapping, wetland delineation, and rare plants.
• Travel to field sites throughout Northern California, and occasionally, Southern California.
• Have the flexibility to travel one-three nights per week, fairly routinely during the spring and summer months.
• Respond timely to deployment and deliverable requests, which may be last-minute.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Use GPS and other mapping technologies proficiently to collect and synthesize data in the field.
• Manage botanical and delineation tasks and coordinate with ICF regulatory specialists to support regulatory guidance.
• Prepare botanical inventory reports, aquatic resources delineation reports, and other technical documents according to current regulations.
• Prepare botanical and aquatic resources sections of CEQA documents and Caltrans NES reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree