Senior Lead Construction Compliance Biologist: Utility Infrastructure

Location: Northern California/Sacramento/Bay Area Applicants Preferred; Open to Remote Work Applicants

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. 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 scientists, planners, 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. If you perform well in a fast-paced, engaging, and collaborative environment, and would like to work with a varied team of industry professionals, we encourage you to learn more about ICF (www.icf.com) and consider applying to join our team.

ICF is looking for a full-time senior biologist with demonstratable field leadership skills and a strong desire to provide senior field leadership for compliance construction monitoring of our energy/utility lines of work (approximately 10 to 15 years’ professional experience). This position provides an excellent growth opportunity to continue growing in a subject matter expert role with leadership opportunities focused on environmental compliance and permitting efforts for energy/utility projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with utility (energy, broadband fiber, water infrastructure) and road projects and client management experience with technical expertise in biological strategies related to projects located on private, state and federal lands.

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will be a senior biologist with federal recovery permits and extensive special-status species knowledge, regulatory permitting, construction compliance monitoring, and mitigation implementation
The ideal candidate will be a senior biologist with a past portfolio of Pacific Gas and Electric, Caltrans, Southern California Edison, renewable energy, data centers, public works, or other related linear projects
Growth opportunity to develop task/project/program management and client services, with pathways to a career in planning or regulatory permitting
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work within and between teams are a must
Strong organizational skills and ability to interpret and synthesize regulatory guidance, field data, GIS mapping, and database queries (i.e. IPAC, NRS, CNDDB) into written deliverables in a high volume/fast turnaround environment
The ideal candidate will be technologically savvy and able to move between platforms, relational databases, GIS applications, Salesforce, and messaging/communications platforms
Support the development of permit applications and environmental compliance documentation for agencies such as USFS, BLM, Caltrans, and state wildlife agencies.
Must be detail-oriented and able to produce consistent high-quality work on short deadline
This is full-time, remote work with a heavy fieldwork component

What You Will Need

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, or other related field of study.
15+ years of demonstrable experience with utility and/or energy clients
Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Desired Subject Matter Expertise

Deep knowledge of biological permitting, construction implementation, species reviews and habitat assessments, field surveys for special-status species, and knowledge of natural communities and habitats.
Experience writing biological constraints reports and knowledge of utility biological planning documents

What We’d Like You to Have

Federal and state recovery permits
Experience conducting field surveys, conducting habitat assessments, and writing general reports for California plants and special-status wildlife species including mammals, herpetofauna, vernal pool branchiopods, nesting birds and raptors surveys
Existing relationships with industry professionals
Experience with data entry and formatting.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Word and Excel, Salesforce, Survey 123, ARCGIS, GoogleEarth, ISNet trained, LAN ID
Proficiency with GPS technology for navigation and data collection

Bot and Third-Party Applications

Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact Candidateaccommodation@icf.com for assistance.

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 a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. 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 policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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 Candidateaccommodation@icf.com 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. 

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  

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 based on full-time employment is:

$89,261.00 - $151,744.00

California Remote Office (CA99)

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Senior Biologist (Construction Compliance, Utility Infrastructure)