Senior Climate Resilience Consultant (State & Local)

Senior Climate Resilience Consultant (State & Local Focus) Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, with a requirement to work from either our New York City, NY or Arlington, VA office two days per week. A fully remote work option may be considered for highly qualified candidates.ICF is an industry leader in supporting government and private sector clients in understanding their risks from climate change and developing solutions to increase their resiliency. ICF is hiring a manager-level position to support our clients in enhancing their infrastructure climate change resiliency. This position will work in a larger team to help steer projects to meet the ultimate goals of our clients. The successful hire will be responsible for interacting with clients, managing projects and budgets, overseeing junior staff, and ensuring exceptional services and products for our clients.Are you ready for challenging but rewarding work? Collaborate with our team on projects that include: Conducting state-level or regional community and infrastructure vulnerability and risk assessments and developing resilience plans.Mainstreaming resilience into organizational processes like capital improvement planning process or developing adaptation pathways.Helping public agencies build the business case for investing in resilience and build financing strategies for resilience.Creating climate resilience design guidelines to guide infrastructure project development.Minimum Qualifications to Apply:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in environmental science, climate science, sustainability, engineering, urban or regional planning, public policy, natural resources, or a related field.8+ years of experience in climate change or resilience, conducting system-level risk and vulnerability assessments.Experience managing project tasks, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client relationships.Experience overseeing, mentoring, or developing junior staff.Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook in a professional work environment.Preferred Qualifications to highlight in your resume:Previous experience working for or with state or local government organizationsExperience in climate change or resilience topics, state and municipal infrastructure financing, urban planning, overseeing or mentoring staff, and/or managing tasks or projects.Comfort working with GIS, R, and/or Python.Experience developing climate adaptation and resiliency plans.Ability to keep a team on strict schedules and within budget. Certified Floodplain Manager or AICP-certification is a plus.Experience with adaptation financing/funding is also a plus.Additional Skills:The ability to understand the bigger picture goals of a project and then break down the work into logical and manageable steps.Comfort working with data and scientific information.Excellent communication skills, including to be able to synthesize detailed and complex information, identify salient points, and explain it in clear language.Experience facilitating efficient and effective meetings.Compensation: Although the posted range below is broader, this position is anticipated to offer a base salary from $100,000 - $120,000. Actual compensation may vary based on the candidate’s experience, education, and other relevant factors.#LI-CC1Working at ICFICF 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.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Work Authorization and SponsorshipAll candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for new H-1B visa sponsorship by ICF. Candidates who currently hold valid work authorization may be considered for a change of employer petition, subject to company policy and applicable immigration requirements.Reasonable AccommodationsReasonable 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.  Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.Bot and Third-Party ApplicationsPlease 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAt ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.  However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at View email address on click.appcast.io. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.  Pay RangeThere 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:$81,499.00 - $167,644.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)SummaryLocation: Reston, VA; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CAType: Full time