Wildlife Biologist – Entry Level

ICF

. Conduct wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the U.S.

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesEntry Level💰 $46,004 - $86,028 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting wetland delineations, biological surveys, and habitat assessments while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations such as the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act. Proficient in technical writing and report preparation, with a strong ability to work independently in diverse ecological landscapes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Wetland DelineationBiological SurveyingEnvironmental PermittingTechnical WritingWildlife Habitat Assessment

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Hard Skills

Wetland DelineationBiological SurveyingWildlife Habitat AssessmentEnvironmental PermittingTechnical Report Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

GPS Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Clean Water ActEndangered Species ActU.S. Army Corps of EngineersWOTUSEcological Landscapes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct wetland delineations and biological surveys for infrastructure projects throughout Texas and the U.S.
Conduct plant and wildlife habitat assessments, surveys, wetland delineations, and functional assessments
Apply technical expertise and regulatory knowledge to address compliance challenges involving the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and federal and state laws
Assess impacts and prepare technical reports, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 404/10 permit applications, and mitigation plans
Work independently in the field and travel to project sites, including overnight trips
Author and review reports and QA/QC deliverables
Work alongside and support senior staff, biologists, and project managers
Learn and develop client relationships under experienced leaders
Explore project sites, terrain, and ecological landscapes within Texas and across the U.S.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Biology, Natural Resource Sciences, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Botany, Forest, Environmental Sciences, or a similar field by time of hire
Must be able to work independently in the field for extended periods of time, often with limited mobile phone reception
Ability to travel to project sites, including overnight trips for up to a week at a time
Valid driver’s license is required
Experience conducting wildlife habitat assessments and surveys, wetland delineations, environmental permitting related to WOTUS, or closely-related environmental field services (preferred)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and ability to QA/QC deliverables and apply feedback from senior staff
Experience using GPS technologies (preferred)
Texas-based candidates are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Work-life balance support
Diverse professional experiences
Career development and professional growth support
Health coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development resources
401k matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Charitable donation matching
Reasonable accommodations
Equal opportunity employment