On-Call Wildlife Biologist. The 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.. + Intermediate or advanced nest surveying, active nest monitoring, and buffer establishment.. + Basic botanical knowledge of central and southern California. + Avian nest monitoring and species identification skills

wildlife biologist

<p>Description
On-Call Wildlife Biologist
Central Coast California
Santa Barbara, Ventura, Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Morro Bay, Paso Robles
**Job Description**
The 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 Responsibilities**
Plan and execute field assignments for Central Coast California-based work, with occasional travel to counties including, but not limited to, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. Conduct general and species specific biological surveys and monitoring pursuant to the relevant regulations, codes and/or industry standards. Document field findings in monitoring logs, reports, memos or email communications, as appropriate. Communicate with client field contacts and ICF senior biologists.
**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**
+ A BA/BS in Biology, Ecology, or related discipline
+ 2+ years of environmental/consultingand biological field experience
+ Must have valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicles Records (MVR) check.
**Preferred Skills**
+ Basic documentation/data management experience
+ Experience working in the environmental compliance and/or construction fields (i.e., biological construction monitoring).
+ Geographic Information System (GIS) software skills
+ Intermediate or advanced nest surveying, active nest monitoring, and buffer establishment.
+ Basic botanical knowledge of central and southern California
+ Avian nest monitoring and species identification skills
+ Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
+ Strong written and oral communication skills
+ Strong organizational skills
+ Ability to respond timely to deployment requests (i.e., sometimes next day)
+ Ability to travel to field sites in Southern California and occasionally assist with surveys in rugged, undeveloped terrain
+ Ability and experience conducting work in active construction sites and communicating with operators
+ Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Outlook, Excel)
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.
**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 (cf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .
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 icfcareercenter@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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**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:
$59,837.00 - $101,722.00
Los Angeles, CA (CA80)</p>

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