Wetland Scientist On-Call PNW

ICF • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

ICF is seeking an On-Call Wetland Scientist to support projects located throughout the Pacific Northwest. In this role, you will lead field efforts conducting wetland delineations and stream surveys for habitat restoration, transportation, and infrastructure projects in Oregon and Washington. You will work with our permitting specialists and planners to support clients comply with local, state, and federal regulations related to wetlands, waters, and protected aquatic habitat. ICF's Environment & Planning Division consists of planners, scientists, and communicators who are passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We value teammates who are collaborative, curious, committed to excellence, and inspire us to grow. About On-Call Employment with ICF 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 (we usually schedule work hours a few weeks ahead of time), 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 (along as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest with the work, they do for ICF).

Requirements

• BS in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Environmental Science, or similar education related to wetland science.
• 5+ years of experience conducting wetland delineations and botanical surveys.
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Located in western WA or OR

Nice To Haves

• PWIT or PWS Certification
• Washington Wetland Rating System trained
• Oregon Rapid Wetland Assessment Protocol trained
• Knowledge of federal and state wetland guidance and regulations
• Familiarity with GPS mapping technology.
• Experience using dichotomous keys and applying federal, state, and local agency guidelines to identify plant specimens, vegetation communities, and wetland types.

Responsibilities

• Conduct small to large-scale field surveys for wetland delineation, OHW determination, wetland restoration monitoring, and potentially vegetation mapping and rare plant surveys
• Collect field data, complete required data forms, collect GPS points, mark observations, and synthesize data for reporting.
• Maintain close communication with project manager, co-workers, and field points-of-contact
• Work alone or assisted by other field staff
• Walk on uneven and sometimes steep terrain in a variety of plant communities and landforms.
• Excavate, using hand tools, soil pits to a depth of at least 18 inches.
• Ability to conduct field surveys wearing a backpack or carry up to 20 pounds of gear during field surveys.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees