Senior Botanist On-Call

Senior Botanist On-Call

Willits, Northern CA

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ICF is seeking an On-Call Botanist to support a project in Willets in Northern CA.

About On-Call Employment with ICF

This seasonal On-call position guarantees 40 hours per week of work between now and September. Work weeks generally extend from Monday through Thursday in Willits. On-Call employees may work concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment (along as their outside work does not create a conflict of interest with the work, they do for ICF).

What You Will Do

• Conduct vegetation cover monitoring surveys in sampling quadrats along established line transects.

• Conduct line-intercept monitoring for riparian planting areas

• Conduct plant survival monitoring for riparian and wetland planting areas.

• Maintain close communication with project manager and co-workers.

• Work alone or in groups; may direct the work of individuals in the field.

• Walk on uneven terrain in a variety of plant communities and landforms.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Botany, Biology, or Ecology

• 3+ years of experience conducting botanical surveys.

• Must have a valid driver's license and successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.

Additional Skills/Experience

• MS in Botany, Biology, or Ecology

• California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) trained.

• Knowledge of special-status plant species and wetland guidance and regulations

• Strong knowledge of California flora and taxonomy

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, including ability to identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.

• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities and to work limited overtime, as necessary.

• Familiarity with GPS mapping technology

• Experience using dichotomous keys.

• Experience managing or leading staff in biological or wetland projects.

• Able to apply federal, state, and local agency guidelines to identify plant specimens, vegetation communities, and wetland types.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work with talented and enthusiastic individuals and to grow with a firm that believes in nurturing talent and developing long-term career success. ICF is a purpose driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of differences.

Working at ICF

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Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email icfcareercenter@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is:

$72,402.00 - $123,084.00

Sacramento, CA (CA82)