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Role Description

ICF is hiring a seasoned and technically accomplished On-Call Senior Bat Biologist to join our Natural Resources Team. This is an on-call hourly position where you will:

• Apply a wide range of experience and demonstrated capabilities in the completion of various types of bat surveys across the Central and Eastern U.S.
• Collaborate with an accomplished team of conservation planners, ecologists, and regulatory specialists.
• Lead biological teams in the field in support of the preparation of accurate data collection and collaboration with project managers.
• Work with technical experts, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver projects on time with high quality standards.

Field work is often performed on foot in rugged terrain, requiring the ability to traverse long distances. The field work will require long and often irregular hours (potentially nights, early mornings, and weekends) in potentially adverse weather conditions. Fieldwork will be conducted in remote areas with the potential for overnight/extended travel. While some fieldwork will be conducted independently, all work will be carried out as part of a larger team effort, necessitating excellent communication skills and the ability to cooperate in a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related discipline with 5+ years professional experience in the field completing species surveys OR High school Diploma with 9+ years professional experience in the field completing species surveys.
• Must possess a valid individual USFWS recovery permit for summer survey activities associated with Indiana bats, northern long-eared bats, and/or gray bats.
• Must have valid driver’s license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Must be able to work independently in the field for extended periods of time, often with limited mobile phone reception.
• Must be able to traverse uneven, irregular, slippery, and steep terrain (up to 5 miles per day) with or without accommodation.
• Ability to lift heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) if needed for field safety.

Benefits

• ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, combining unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs.
• Pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $67,355.00 - $138,549.00.

Company Description

We are the Environment & Planning Division, passionate about doing what’s right for our clients, our people, the communities where we live and work, and the environment. We are planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We value collaboration, curiosity, and commitment to excellence.