ICF
ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company working with government and commercial clients on complex challenges across Federal IT modernization, energy and utilities, public health, climate resilience, disaster management, and transportation. Its teams combine data and analytics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and sector expertise to develop and deliver practical solutions. ICF also focuses on corporate citizenship and sustainability, including efforts that support social programs, community development, and a lower-emissions future. The company operates internationally, with a notable European presence in Belgium, Spain, and the UK.

Senior Climate Resilience Consultant, State and Local Government

Guide government clients in assessing climate risks and funding infrastructure adaptation. Lead projects, budgets, client relationships, and junior staff.

Description

  • Assess climate vulnerability and risk for communities and infrastructure at state or regional scale
  • Create resilience plans
  • Integrate resilience into organizational processes, including capital improvement planning and adaptation pathways
  • Help public agencies make the case for resilience investment
  • Develop resilience financing strategies
  • Create climate resilience design guidance for infrastructure projects
  • Engage with clients
  • Manage projects and budgets
  • Supervise junior staff
  • Deliver high-quality services and products to clients
  • Work with a broader team to keep projects aligned with client goals

Requirements

  • 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 discipline
  • At least eight years of climate change or resilience experience, including system-level risk and vulnerability assessments
  • Experience managing project tasks, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client relationships
  • Experience supervising, mentoring, or developing junior staff
  • Professional experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Previous work for or with state or local government organizations is preferred
  • Preferred experience in climate change or resilience, state and municipal infrastructure finance, urban planning, staff mentoring or supervision, and/or project or task management
  • Familiarity with GIS, R, and/or Python is preferred
  • Experience developing climate adaptation and resilience plans is preferred
  • Certified Floodplain Manager or AICP certification is a plus
  • Experience with adaptation finance or funding is a plus
  • Ability to grasp overall project goals and break work into clear, manageable steps
  • Comfort working with data and scientific information
  • Strong communication skills, including distilling complex information, identifying key points, and explaining them clearly
  • Experience facilitating productive, efficient meetings

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Fully remote work may be considered for highly qualified candidates
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, disabled veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs
  • Benefits offerings are referenced under the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act

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