ICF is seeking a mid-career professional to provide technical assistance to Federal grantees in the area of coastal climate resilience. The successful candidate will have expertise in two or more of the following areas: resilience training and planning, social science, coastal management, environmental science, engagement, or geospatial analysis. The role involves applying adult learning principles, providing technical assistance, and supporting various coastal climate resilience projects at national, state, territorial, and local levels.
Important note:
Position has the potential to be hybrid or virtual (United States only), depending upon direction from the client.
Must be able to travel (i.e., once/month minimum)
Must be able to support multiple time zones
Application Note:
Position may be unposted and reposted as applications are being reviewed.
Academic related experience obtained via research, internship, fellowship are a plus and not a substitute for professional full-time work experience requirement (post undergrad).
Key Areas of Expertise:
Resilience Training and Planning: Apply adult learning principles in technical assistance on climate resilience topics, focusing on adaptation strategies, particularly nature-based solutions, and community planning for resilience.
Social Science: Utilize knowledge in human social and cultural processes, including economics and risk communication, to inform climate resilience strategies.
Coastal Management: Provide planning, policy, technical, scientific, and communications support for coastal projects with various partners.
Environmental Science: Offer support in environmental planning, policy, technical, regulatory, and information management related to ecosystem services and water quality.
Engagement: Use adult learning theory and other techniques to facilitate meaningful engagement, co-develop learning products, and deliver training on climate resilience topics.
Geospatial Analysis: Analyze geographic information about coasts, oceans, and Great Lakes and provide technical and analytical assistance for climate resilience issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in climate science, atmospheric science, earth science, data science, environmental science, engineering, or a related field AND 5+ years of full-time professional work experience in coastal resiliencyincluding the following areas (two or more): resilience training and planning, social science, coastal management, environmental science, engagement, and/or geospatial analysis.
Experience in project management
OR
Master’s degree in climate science, atmospheric science, earth science, data science, environmental science, engineering or a related field AND 4+ years of full-time professional work experience in coastal resiliencyincluding the following areas (two or more): resilience training and planning, social science, coastal management, environmental science, engagement, and/or geospatial analysis.
Experience in project management
Preferred Qualifications:
Consulting experience
Technical skills including modeling and analysis.
Working at ICF
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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 based on full-time employment is:
$63,511.00 - $107,968.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)
United States
