Senior On-Call Biologist at ICF

Senior Biologist On-CallSouthern CaliforniaJob DescriptionThe Senior On-Call Biologist will be responsible for a range of environmental consulting services including construction monitoring avian species identification and nest surveys general and focused biological field surveys and support assisting with writing and reviewing technical reports and supporting documents such as Biological Technical Reports Biological Assessments technical memos and providing as-needed field and office support to our local and regional Natural Resource team members.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and execute field assignments for southern and central California-based work. Conduct general and species-specific biological surveys and construction compliance monitoring pursuant to the relevant environmental commitments laws regulations codes and/or industry standards. Document field findings in monitoring logs reports memos and email communications as appropriate. Communicate with client field contacts and ICF project managers and senior biologists. The on-call biologist must be able to travel to remote field sites in other counties including but not limited to Los Angeles Kern San Bernadino Tulare Inyo Kings Fresno Madera Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties.About On-Call Employment with ICFGiven the seasonal or project-specific nature of our environmental compliance 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 depending on client notifications) 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).RequirementsA BA/BS in Biology Ecology or related discipline8 years of environmental/consulting and biological field experience.Must have prior experience conducting construction field compliance monitoring on 2 projects including 6 months total field compliance monitoring experienceMust have valid drivers license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicles Records (MVR) checkPreferred SkillsAvian nest monitoring and species identification skills with experience conducting nesting bird field surveys and avian habitat assessments on 3 projects with at least 2 of these projects located in the southwestern U.S.Experience leading all three phases of western burrowing owl protocol surveys on 3 projects including positive identification of individual owls in the wildExperience conducting native special status reptile or amphibian species surveys or monitoring on 3 projects with positive results and identification of target speciesExperience leading field surveys or trapping for small mammals on 3 California projects including possession of a CDFW scientific collecting permitBasic documentation/data management experienceExperience working in the environmental compliance and/or construction fields (i.e. biological construction monitoring).Basic botanical knowledge of central and southern California with demonstrated participation in 5 field botanical rare plant surveys and habitat mapping assessments in California of which at least 3 of these projects in southern or central CaliforniaGeographic Information System (GIS) software skillsAbility to work collaboratively in a team environmentStrong written and oral communication skillsStrong organizational skillsAbility to respond timely to deployment requests (i.e. sometimes next day)Ability to travel to field sites in central and southern California and assist with field surveys and compliance monitoring in rugged undeveloped terrainAbility and experience conducting work in active construction sites and communicating with construction foreman and equipment operatorsProficiency in MS Office Applications (Word Outlook Excel Teams)Working at ICFICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were 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 worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.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 withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.Read more aboutworkplacediscriminationrightsor our benefit offerings which are included in theTransparency in (Benefits) CoverageAct.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAt 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 orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe 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:$88817.00 - $150989.00San Diego CA (CA74)Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,Transfection,Bioinformatics,DNA Isolation,Genetics,PCR,R,Biochemistry,Next Generation Sequencing,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 88817 - 150989