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ICF is seeking a Florida-licensed Professional Geologist On-Call to join our Environment & Planning team. This role involves the application of geologic principles and interdisciplinary scientific knowledge to support environmental planning projects and resource evaluation, primarily performing Oil, Gas, and Mineral (OGM) assessments for less-than-fee easement acquisitions.

You will contribute to technical analyses that inform responsible land and resource use while helping clients navigate complex environmental and regulatory challenges.

About On-Call Employment with ICF: Due to the seasonal or project-specific nature of our environmental, disaster and emergency management work, ICF hires professionals as "On-Call" employees. On-Call employees are scheduled for work as it becomes available, with the freedom to accept or decline hours. They can work on concurrent projects outside of their ICF assignment, provided there's no conflict of interest.

Ready to make a difference?

At the Environment & Planning (E&P) Division, we are driven by our commitment to do what's right-for our clients, our team, our communities, and the environment. Our diverse group includes planners, scientists, program managers, communicators, economists, technologists, and strategists. We value collaboration, curiosity, and dedication to excellence. These qualities define our culture and fuel our growth.

You'll work alongside a skilled team of environmental planners, regulatory experts, compliance specialists, biologists, and aquatic resource specialists. This position is based in Florida, with flexibility for remote or hybrid work within the state.

What You'll Do

• Perform Oil, Gas, and Mineral (OGM) assessments to evaluate the presence, quality, and/or development potential of mineral resources (for both energy and non-energy resources) that underlie properties considered for less-than-fee acquisitions (agricultural/rural or conservation easements)
• Evaluate information from the oil and gas permitting database and mines database maintained by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and local and regional geologic maps, nearby lithologic boring reports, and other geologic data maintained by the DEP-Florida Geological Survey (FGS)
• Prepare a brief technical report summarizing the OGM assessment, including a GIS map exhibit (prepared by you or a GIS analyst) and supplementary information such as well-borehole data
• Perform other geology-related tasks on an as-needed basis in support of the Environment & Planning (E&P) Division
• Collaborate with project managers, technical specialists, and regulatory stakeholders

Please provide an updated resume aligned to the qualifications, skills and experience required.

Must Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Science, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of verified geological work experience in applying geologic principles to environmental, natural resource, and other projects requiring geologic assessments.
• A current, active Florida Professional Geologist (PG) license.
• 1+ years of experience in analyzing geologic, soil, and/or groundwater data to support technical reporting.
• 1+ years of experience in preparing technical documents, reports, or environmental assessments.
• 1+ years of experience using standard geologic or environmental data analysis methods and tools.

Additional Skills That Will Help You Succeed:

• Experience supporting projects conducted under Florida environmental regulations
• Experience working on multidisciplinary environmental or infrastructure projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines
• Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro)

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 contactCandidateaccommodation@icf.comfor assistance.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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:

$67,034.00 - $113,958.00Florida Remote Office (FL99)