Job Description
ICF is currently seeking a senior fisheries biologist to support their growing acoustic telemetry services as part of the Fish and Aquatic Science and Technology (FAST) Team. This person will conduct studies, analyze data, develop proposals, and manage budgets for research and technical projects. This person would primarily work in the San Francisco Estuary, along the west coast, and nationally and internationally as opportunities arise. The position will involve leading logistically complex studies, assisting with business development for applied research, monitoring, and habitat restoration in the Delta, and interpretation of biological information. The position may assist with regulatory documents. The position will assist with training junior staff on field and laboratory techniques.
Although the range below is wider to accommodate growth within the job, this position will have a starting pay range of $85,000 to $105,000 based on match of qualifications/experience/responsibilities, location, and other factors.
What You Will Do
Provide leadership with data collection and problem solving for various acoustic telemetry projects and other studies
Work closely with Senior Scientists and follow directions provided by Project Managers to conduct field work and develop project reports, including graphs and data summaries
Collaborate on applied research that results in peer-reviewed publications
Assist on regulatory projects/documents as needed
Maintain acoustic telemetry arrays
Serve as boat operator and/or crew on work boats
What You Must Have
What We’d Like
Experience with acoustic telemetry and other research and monitoring techniques
Recognized as an expert in the field, with strong leadership skills, with ability to motivate and guide staff towards success
Ability to identify and capitalize on emerging fish and aquatic science issues in the San Francisco Estuary
10+ years conducting field research in fish and aquatic science
5+ years experience operating motor boats
Team leadership skills: Set high personal performance and quality standards and work collaboratively in a team environment to resolve problems; view all team members as critical and treating team members with respect and professionalism; ability to collaborate and leverage team member strengths; mentor/develop junior team members
Positive energy as evidenced in an optimistic outlook, a sense of humor, and a disposition to encourage. Individual should be affable and someone that people generally want to be around.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Possible long hours of working in a field environment for multiple days in a row
Must be comfortable working in the aquatic environment including working from a boat platform and wading in rivers and streams
Must be able to work effectively in inclement weather, including hot, cold, rainy and foggy conditions
Bot and Third-Party Applications
Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact for assistance.
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 based on full-time employment is:
$89,261.00 - $151,744.00
West Sacramento, CA (CA86)
