Wildlife Biologist (Entry Level, Remote)

ICF•Austin, TX

30d•Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking a motivated, early-career Wildlife Biologist to join our team and assist in conducting wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the U.S. This is an entry-level position expected to begin Summer 2027. While the position will be remote, the individual is expected to travel between 30-60% of the time (higher during spring/fall; lower during winter/summer). A preference for those in the Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston or San Antonio regions will be given. Pay is anticipated to be in the upper $50K annualized range plus full-time benefits. Level: Biologist / Delineator Focus: Desktop and field surveys, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, technical writing and review for infrastructure projects (including transportation, energy, water) Territory: Texas primary + U.S. support Travel: range 30–60% (higher during spring/fall, lower during winter/summer) Responsibilities: conduct surveys, author and review reports, work alongside senior staff.

Requirements

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 of time, often with limited mobile phone reception
Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight trips for up to a week at a time, with higher frequency in the spring and fall (Texas peak field seasons)
Valid driver’s license is required

Nice To Haves

Any experience conducting wildlife habitat assessments and surveys, wetland delineations, environmental permitting related to WOTUS, or closely-related environmental field services
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and apply feedback from senior staff
Experience using GPS technologies

Responsibilities

Apply technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to help solve clients’ toughest compliance challenges, involving Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and federal and state laws
Support teams of experts in project 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
Explore a wide variety of project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes, within Texas and across the U.S.
Learn and hone technical skills while discussing species and regulatory changes with other talented biologists and project managers
Develop client relationships under experienced leaders who serve as trusted advisors for our long-time clients
Conduct surveys
Author and review reports
Work alongside senior staff