Senior Climate Resilience Consultant – State & Local

ICF

. Conduct state-level or regional community and infrastructure vulnerability and risk assessments .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting climate change and resilience assessments, developing resilience plans, and managing projects and budgets. Proficient in utilizing tools like GIS, R, and Python to support infrastructure project development and client engagement.

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Climate Change ResilienceProject ManagementRisk AssessmentClient Relationship ManagementStaff Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentClimate Adaptation PlanningProject ManagementBudget ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam CollaborationMeeting Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft OutlookGISRPython

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Floodplain ManagerAICP Certification

Industry Keywords

Climate ScienceSustainabilityUrban PlanningInfrastructure FinancingPublic Policy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct state-level or regional community and infrastructure vulnerability and risk assessments
Develop resilience plans
Mainstream resilience into organizational processes such as capital improvement planning and adaptation pathways
Help public agencies build the business case for investing in resilience
Build financing strategies for resilience
Create climate resilience design guidelines for infrastructure project development
Interact with clients
Manage projects and budgets
Oversee junior staff
Ensure exceptional services and products for clients
Work as part of a larger team to steer projects toward client goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in environmental science, climate science, sustainability, engineering, urban or regional planning, public policy, natural resources, or a related field
8+ years of experience in climate change or resilience, conducting system-level risk and vulnerability assessments
Experience managing project tasks, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client relationships
Experience overseeing, mentoring, or developing junior staff
Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook in a professional work environment
Previous experience working for or with state or local government organizations preferred
Experience in climate change or resilience topics, state and municipal infrastructure financing, urban planning, overseeing or mentoring staff, and/or managing tasks or projects preferred
Comfort working with GIS, R, and/or Python preferred
Experience developing climate adaptation and resiliency plans preferred
Certified Floodplain Manager or AICP-certification is a plus
Experience with adaptation financing/funding is a plus
Ability to understand broader project goals and break work into logical, manageable steps
Comfort working with data and scientific information
Excellent communication skills, including synthesizing detailed and complex information, identifying salient points, and explaining it clearly
Experience facilitating efficient and effective meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Fully remote work option may be considered for highly qualified candidates
Equal opportunity workplace
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, disabled veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs
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