Description

Senior Fisheries Biologist On-Call

ICF’s Fish and Aquatic Science Team is in an exciting period of expansion and invites applications for an on-call Senior Fisheries Biologist position. The Senior Fisheries Biologist will work closely with other fisheries biologists and project managers to assist water resource clients with navigating through the complex regulatory process, including effects analyses and document writing for NEPA, CEQA, federal and California Endangered Species Act, Magnuson-Stevens Act, and other permitting requirements. Most immediate assignments will pertain to Northern California fish species, although there will be opportunities for future work in the Pacific Northwest, Southern California, and other regions. In addition, the Senior Fisheries Biologist will conduct scientific research, including proposal writing, study planning, fieldwork, and final deliverables, including report and manuscript prep.

This on-call position is available in Sacramento or San Francisco, CA, with the flexibility to work remotely.

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).

Responsibilities

Conducting analyses and writing scientific documents for water resource-related projects

Meeting with water resource clients to discuss technical aspects of planning, implementation, and monitoring of water resource-related infrastructure and/or restoration projects

Describing projects and interpretation of analyses through written and oral communication to a broad audience, sometimes in contentious environments

Conducting scientific research

Working with a team of technical staff from multiple disciplines to complete analyses and documentation on time and within budget

Developing scope and budget and writing proposals

Building and maintaining client relationships

Mentoring junior biologists

Minimum Qualifications

M.S. in fisheries biology or equivalent science-related field.

15 years of experience in fish biology

Additional Desired Qualifications

Fisheries Science Expertise: Knowledge of and experience with key issues confronting fisheries management in Northern California.

Quantitative and Problem-Solving Expertise: Knowledge and aptitude for quantitative analysis to analyze the effects of a client’s proposed actions; design and using sophisticated, robust, and creative quantitative analytical techniques; ability to interpret hydrologic, hydraulic, and water temperature modeling outputs; ability to conduct and interpret intermediate-level statistics.

Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills: Ability to accurately and effectively express results of analyses to technical and non-technical audiences, sometimes in stressful and contentious settings.

Project Management Skills: Ability to manage several simultaneous projects, including budget tracking and completion of all required products/reports.

Team Leadership Skills: Setting high personal performance and quality standards and enabling the team to be successful; viewing all team members as critical and treating team members with respect and professionalism; ability to collaborate and leverage team member strengths; mentors/develops junior team members.

Science-Business Balance: Expertise and passion for science, natural resources, and resolving complex fish problems while balancing the need for business acumen, marketing, and expansion opportunities.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and passionate individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces and hires dimensions of differences.

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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 an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. 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 & AA policy.

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. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights, the Pay Transparency Statement, or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

 

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable 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 accommodations that involve 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:

$107,469.00 - $182,697.00

San Francisco, CA (CA78)