WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST POSITION
ICF International has joined forces with Jones & Stokes, one of the premier multidisciplinary environmental consulting firms in the western United States. For nearly 40 years, Jones & Stokes has supported a broad mix of federal, state, and local government and private-sector clients on infrastructure improvement projects, restoration and planning projects, and compliance with mandated government programs. ICF Jones & Stokes provides an array of integrated services in environmental planning and natural resource management, especially in the transportation, water, energy, and natural resources sectors.
ICF Jones & Stokes’ Web site is (URL: http://www.jonesandstokes.com).
The Wildlife Biologist position is an on-call position based out of our Portland, OR office covering areas throughout western Oregon. In this role, you will work independently, implementing and personally conducting biological ground surveys for northern spotted owls and marbled murrelets. This is predominantly a field position with surveys taking place in heavily forested areas.
Applicants must be mentally and physically prepared to work long hours driving unimproved roads and at times hiking over 10 miles a day through rough terrain carrying a backpack with +/- 10 lbs of gear. Competency navigating heavily forested remote areas via map and compass a must.
Applicant must be able to make sound, well thought out decisions while working alone in the dark and adhere to a safety protocol. The peak field season (end of May through Aug) may require over 40 hours per week, including early mornings, nights, some weekends, and will require travel throughout western Oregon for periods as long as one week. Work is often in potentially unfavorable weather conditions.
A Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology or a closely related field and at least 1 year of field experience is required. Also required is an overall dedication to excellence, integrity, and sense of pride in your work; a demonstrated ability to work independently and in small groups; solid field navigation skills; ability to follow specific species survey protocols; ability to pass the USFWS marbled murrelet surveyor certification program; ability to read color bands on birds through binoculars; and ability to hear within the average human range. A medical hearing evaluation will be conducted as a requirement of the USFWS surveyor certification.
Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Access, Pacific Northwest and avian ecology and taxonomy, ESA compliance, and prior owl and murrelet survey experience are preferred. A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles are required..
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. To apply for this opportunity, please visit our new Global Career Center:
(URL:https://jobs.icfi.com/viewjob.html?erjob=27023&eresc=OSNA), where you can indicate your interest in this position or others, or refer your friends to opportunities with ICF International. ICF International is an equal opportunity employer.
ICF International has joined forces with Jones & Stokes, one of the premier multidisciplinary environmental consulting firms in the western United States. For nearly 40 years, Jones & Stokes has supported a broad mix of federal, state, and local government and private-sector clients on infrastructure improvement projects, restoration and planning projects, and compliance with mandated government programs. ICF Jones & Stokes provides an array of integrated services in environmental planning and natural resource management, especially in the transportation, water, energy, and natural resources sectors.
ICF Jones & Stokes’ Web site is (URL: http://www.jonesandstokes.com).
The Wildlife Biologist position is an on-call position based out of our Portland, OR office covering areas throughout western Oregon. In this role, you will work independently, implementing and personally conducting biological ground surveys for northern spotted owls and marbled murrelets. This is predominantly a field position with surveys taking place in heavily forested areas.
Applicants must be mentally and physically prepared to work long hours driving unimproved roads and at times hiking over 10 miles a day through rough terrain carrying a backpack with +/- 10 lbs of gear. Competency navigating heavily forested remote areas via map and compass a must.
Applicant must be able to make sound, well thought out decisions while working alone in the dark and adhere to a safety protocol. The peak field season (end of May through Aug) may require over 40 hours per week, including early mornings, nights, some weekends, and will require travel throughout western Oregon for periods as long as one week. Work is often in potentially unfavorable weather conditions.
A Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology or a closely related field and at least 1 year of field experience is required. Also required is an overall dedication to excellence, integrity, and sense of pride in your work; a demonstrated ability to work independently and in small groups; solid field navigation skills; ability to follow specific species survey protocols; ability to pass the USFWS marbled murrelet surveyor certification program; ability to read color bands on birds through binoculars; and ability to hear within the average human range. A medical hearing evaluation will be conducted as a requirement of the USFWS surveyor certification.
Experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Microsoft Access, Pacific Northwest and avian ecology and taxonomy, ESA compliance, and prior owl and murrelet survey experience are preferred. A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles are required..
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce. To apply for this opportunity, please visit our new Global Career Center:
(URL:https://jobs.icfi.com/viewjob.html?erjob=27023&eresc=OSNA), where you can indicate your interest in this position or others, or refer your friends to opportunities with ICF International. ICF International is an equal opportunity employer.