Senior Botanist/wetland Ecologist

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Senior Botanist/Wetland Ecologist

Sacramento, San Francisco & Northern CA

We are the Environment & Planning Division of ICF. We are enthusiastic about doing what is 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 are collaborative, curious, and committed to excellence—these are qualities we value that make us who we are and inspire us to grow.

ICF is seeking a Senior Level Botanist/Wetland Ecologist (Botanist) to support projects located throughout Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Area, and Northern CA.

Although the range below is wider to accommodate growth within the job, this position will have a starting pay range of $100,000 to $130,000 based on % match of qualifications/experience/responsibilities, location, and other.

The fulltime Senior Botanist/Wetland Ecologist (Botanist) will lead, conduct, and/or oversee botanical inventories and aquatic resources delineations mostly throughout Northern California. Priority of projects will be based on the location of the Botanist.

The Botanist position includes planning and conducting small to large-scale field surveys for vegetation mapping, aquatic resources delineations, and rare plants and collecting and synthesizing data in the field. The Botanist would work independently or in small groups, maintain close communication with project managers and co-workers. and may direct the work of individuals in the field.

**What You Will Do**
- Conduct small to large-scale field surveys for vegetation mapping, wetland delineation, and rare plants.
- Travel to field sites throughout Northern California, and occasionally, Southern California.
- Have the flexibility to travel one-three nights per week, fairly routinely during the spring and summer months.
- Respond timely to deployment and deliverable requests, which may be last-minute.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment. Use GPS and other mapping technologies proficiently to collect and synthesize data in the field.
- Manage botanical and delineation tasks and coordinate with ICF regulatory specialists to support regulatory guidance.
- Prepare botanical inventory reports, aquatic resources delineation reports, and other technical documents according to current regulations.
- Prepare botanical and aquatic resources sections of CEQA documents and Caltrans NES reports

**Basic Qualifications**
- BS in Botany, Biology, or Ecology, or related field
- 10+ years of wetland and related biological experience
- 5+ years of experience with of California flora
- 5+ years of experience with aquatic resources delineations

**Additional Skills**
- Knowledge and applied experience with soil science
- Knowledge and applied experience with federal and state regulations surrounding wetlands and waterways (e.g., Clean Water Act Sections 404, 401, and Fish and Game Code Section 1600 et. seq.)
- Ability to train less-experienced botanists and ecologists on field-related data collection and document preparation.
- Geographic Information System (GIS) software skills.
- Manage botanical or aquatic resources-related task orders.
- Experience preparing proposal scope and budgets.
- Knowledge of wildlife resources.
- Knowledge and/or experience with restoration practices.

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. Ask your recruiter for more details

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