- Conducting terrestrial biological monitoring for construction/restoration projects.
- Conducting terrestrial biology surveys, including vegetation mapping, and/or focused species surveys including rare plant surveys.
- Managing personal workload and coordinating schedule with Project Managers and La Mesa Operations Manager as appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate field notes and maps, project files, work logs, etc.
- Providing high quality work products on schedule and within budget.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an environmental science, biology or related field (degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable).
- Minimum of two years of professional experience related to terrestrial biology, including experience with an environmental consulting firm.
- Local experience conducting terrestrial construction monitoring and/or conducting surveys for terrestrial biological resources.
- Demonstrated experience working with Southern California terrestrial flora and fauna, including rare plant identification.
- Experience with terrestrial field data collection methods and equipment.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining accurate field notes and maps, project files, work logs, etc.
- Must be able to hike long distances over varying terrain under varying weather conditions.
- Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last three years
- Permits from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to survey for Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, coastal California gnatcatcher, Quino checkerspot butterfly, and/or other listed species.
- Experience conducting least Bell’s vireo, Arroyo Toad, and Burrowing Owl surveys
- Demonstrated experience preparing biological monitoring reports.
- A Master's degree or higher in biology, natural resources, or related field.
- Experience conducting jurisdictional delineations, California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) analyses, habitat restoration monitoring, and/or preparing Clean Water Act permit applications.
Job Features
HELIX is seeking a motivated As-Needed Biologist with advanced skillset and experience with botany, critical thinking skills, and a strong work ethic to join our Southern California Team. HELIX offe...
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be physically able and willing to work in varying terrain (including uneven surfaces and steep slopes) and weather conditions
- Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last 3 years
- 1+ years of general labor and/or landscaping experience
- Knowledge of native plants
- Irrigation experience
- Planting experience
- Ability to use a smart phone and tablet for reporting purposes
Job Features
HELIX’s Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Habitat Restoration Technician with a strong work ethic to join our San Diego County team in Spring Valley, California. HELIX provides, ...
- Serve as project manager for water resource and/or habitat restoration projects and a variety of biological resources-related projects that range from small in size and scope, to large and complex that require an expert understanding of local and regional biological resources and regulations
- Lead the day-to-day project management tasks, including client management, team building, scheduling, work delegation, subconsultant coordination, quality assurance/quality control reviews, budget and deliverable deadline tracking, deliverable production, invoicing, contracting, and accounts receivable
- Lead the preparation of due diligence/constraints reports, biological technical reports (including impact analysis and mitigation measures for CEQA/NEPA compliance), focused survey reports, regional conservation plan consistency documents (e.g., NCCP/HCP, MSCP, MSHCP, etc.), restoration/mitigation plans, annual monitoring reports, and other related documents for projects throughout multiple jurisdictions/locations
- Lead the preparation and processing of regulatory permits with the various resource agencies, including Clean Water Act Section 404/401, Porter-Cologne Waste Discharge Requirements, Fish and Game Code Section 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreements, federal Endangered Species Act Section 7, and California Endangered Species Act Section 2080.1/2081 authorizations. Lead agency interface and negotiations, including mitigation requirements, permit conditions, and approval of mitigation/restoration sites
- Lead proposals, interviews, and participate in business development activities for HELIX
- Assist with mentoring and training of less experienced team members
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in an environmental science, biology, ecology, or related field (degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable)
- 10+ years of experience in the environmental field leading and assisting with task implementation for biological resources, natural resources, or other similar projects
- 5+ years of project management experience for biological resources projects with an emphasis in water resource or habitat restoration project
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated experience in preparing biological resources related technical reports for CEQA/NEPA compliance and mitigation/restoration plans in accordance with agency requirements
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects and project teams, including large scale natural resources based projects
- Strong client and agency relationships; demonstrated experience leading client management and agency communications
- Master’s degree or higher in Biology, Natural Resources, or related field
- Experience processing state and federal resource agency permit applications and consultations for jurisdictional waters/wetlands and endangered species
- Experience working for a water agency such as a water district, flood control district, or public works
- Experience developing business in the realm of water resource or habitat restoration projects
- Demonstrated experience with marketing and business development
Job Features
HELIX is seeking a team orientated and motivated Senior Biology Project Manager with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic, to join our Orange County team. HELIX provides biological, CEQA/...
- preparing proposals
- participating in client and agency meetings
- attending client outreach activities to generate business leads.
- project management
- coordination with other cultural resources and environmental planning staff, subconsultants, and Tribal representatives
- coordination and logistical support of field staff and fieldwork
- preparation of technical documents
- Oversight of field survey, excavation, laboratory analysis, and construction monitoring will be required
- may be required to hire and mentor new staff members and to develop training for existing or newly hired staff
- may also be charged with managing staff members with varying levels of training and experience
- Master's Degree or higher in archaeology, anthropology, history, or closely related field with a concentration in archaeology
- Registered Professional Archaeologist Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience in cultural resources management (CRM) that includes oversight of archaeological investigations, including archival research, field investigations (reconnaissance studies, intensive survey, testing/evaluation, and data recovery), artifact analysis, significance and National Register of Historic Places eligibility evaluations, and mitigation monitoring programs.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working for an environmental consulting firm and/or agency, with experience preparing proposals including a scope of work and/or budget and managing cultural resources studies and preparing technical reports.
- A successful track record in business development in California, with proven sales generation and client relationships
- Knowledge of the federal (NEPA/NHPA/NAGPRA) and California laws and regulations (CEQA, Health and Safety, AB 52) pertaining to historic and archaeological resource management and an understanding of regulatory agency programs, procedures, and policies related to CRM
- Experience with Southern California coastal and inland prehistoric and historic archaeology within San Diego, Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles counties
- Demonstrated experience with Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III archaeological surveys, analysis, and documentation requirements
- Experience coordinating with local Tribal representatives, resulting in positive Tribal relationships Strong research, writing, organizational, and verbal communication skills
- Valid CA driver’s license and clean driving record
- Knowledge of southern California local agency and municipality guidelines for CEQA cultural resource compliance, including guidelines pertaining to the completion of cultural resource studies
- Existing client relationships
- Archaeological experience in San Bernardino, Ventura, Kern, Kings, or Santa Barbara counties
Job Features
HELIX is seeking a Senior Cultural Resources Project Manager in one of our southern California offices (San Diego, Los Angeles, or Orange County). HELIX offers cultural resources, environmental, biolo...
- conducting and/or oversight of research, field surveys, data recovery and analysis operations, and artifact analysis
- managing and conducting mitigation monitoring programs
- report and site record preparation
- proposal preparation
- interaction with clients and reviewing agencies
- project management
- coordination with other cultural resources and environmental planning staff, subconsultants, and Tribal representatives
- coordination and logistical support of field staff and fieldwork
- preparation of technical documents
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in archaeology, anthropology, history, or closely related field with a concentration in archaeology.
- Minimum of 6 years of demonstrated experience with archaeological projects, including field surveys, site testing or data recovery, preparation of California Department of Parks and Recreation 523-series forms, and authoring or contributing to archaeological studies or reports.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working for an environmental consulting firm and/or agency, including overseeing archaeology projects, and completing archaeology surveys/studies/monitoring programs in conformance with CEQA, NHPA Section 106, or NEPA.
- Knowledge federal and California laws and regulations (i.e., CEQA, NEPA and Section 106 of the NHPA) pertaining to historic and archaeological resource management and an understanding of regulatory agency programs, procedures, and policies pertaining to cultural resource management.
- Experience in the study of southern California prehistoric and historic archaeology.
- Strong research, technical writing, organizational, and verbal communication skills.
- Valid CA driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) or willingness to immediately work toward achieving the necessary educational and experience requirements to obtain this certification.
- Knowledge of southern California local agency guidelines for CEQA compliance, including guidelines pertaining to the completion of cultural resource studies
- Professional experience with agency coordination
- Professional experience with Native American coordination/communication
- Existing client relationships
- Experience preparing proposals including a scope of work and/or budget
Job Features
HELIX is seeking a Cultural Resources Project Manager to join our Southern California team. HELIX offers cultural resources, environmental, biological, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to bot...
- Support Project Managers in planning and coordinating habitat restoration projects
- Participate in fieldwork: irrigation installation, plant removal, seeding, grading, erosion control, BMP installation
- Use tools such as FieldMaps, Field Suite Services (FSS), Survey123 for project tracking
- Assist with proposals, cost estimating, pre/post‑bid walks, schedules, and documentation
- Supervise crews and maintain field logs and reporting
- Cultivate positive client interactions and help identify business opportunities
- Bachelor’s in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field
- Knowledge of habitat restoration or construction fields—through internship, volunteer work, or professional experience
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work outdoors safely and effectively
- Valid CA driver’s license with clean record
- Bonus skills: native plant knowledge, restoration/construction professional experience, advanced fieldwork experience
- Primarily San Diego–based (La Mesa)
- Hybrid schedule available depending on project needs
- Outdoor fieldwork required year‑round in varying terrain and weather
Job Features
HELIX’s Construction Group is seeking a highly motivated Habitat Restoration Assistant Project Manager to join our San Diego County habitat restoration team at our headquarters office in La Mesa, C...
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be physically able and willing to work in varying terrain (including uneven surfaces and steep slopes) and weather conditions
- Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last 3 years
- 1+ years of general labor and/or landscaping experience
- Knowledge of native plants
- Irrigation experience
- Planting experience
- Ability to use a smart phone and tablet for reporting purposes
Job Features
HELIX’s Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Technician with a strong work ethic to join our Orange County team. Our Construction Group division speci...
- Master's Degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, or closely related field with a concentration in archaeology
- Registered Professional Archaeologist
- At least 15 years of experience in archaeology that includes preparation of proposals and archaeological studies/reports and experience with agency consultation/coordination
- A successful track record in business development in California, with proven sales generation and client relationships
- Ability to prioritize and complete high-quality work within specified deadlines and budgets
- Knowledge of the federal and California laws and regulations pertaining to historic and archaeological resource management and an understanding of regulatory agency programs, procedures, and policies related to cultural resource management, including CEQA, NEPA, and Section 106 NHPA
- Experience with Northern California prehistoric and historic archaeology
- Experience preparing Class/Phase I, II, and III archaeological surveys, analyses, and documentation requirements
- Demonstrated ability to manage cultural resources staff or teams, including training, mentorship, and supervision
- Experience coordinating with local Tribal representatives, resulting in positive Tribal relationships
- Knowledge of local agency guidelines for Section 106 of the NHPA and CEQA compliance, including guidelines pertaining to the completion of cultural resource studies
Job Features
HELIX is seeking a Cultural Resources Group Manager to join our northern California team (office locations in Folsom or Roseville). HELIX offers cultural resources, environmental, biological, acoustic...
- Work locations will be varied including a wide range of terrain types in both rural and urban settings; conditions will occasionally be physically challenging.
- Field assignments will be project specific and will depend on the volume of work at any given time and will vary from project to project.
- Assignments would occur during the normal work week (Monday through Friday), with occasional requirement for weekend work.
- Overnight stays and extended field assignments are possible. In these cases, HELIX will provide lodging and per diem for days worked.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, positive attitude and experience working in a team-oriented environment.
- Archaeological survey
- Serve as archaeological survey team lead
- Identification and recordation of precontact and historic-era cultural resources on California Department of Parks and Recreation 523 series forms
- Cultural resource monitoring during construction projects and ground disturbing activities
- Participation in field excavation as part of Phase I, II, and III investigations
- Use of ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 software to collect and manage field data
- Collection of GPS data for site management
- Delivering Workers Environmental Awareness Trainings with an emphasis on cultural resource sensitivity
- CHRIS records search submittals and results analysis
- Historic-era map and aerial photograph analysis
- Native American tribal outreach and coordination
- Focused writing assignments under the supervision of technical report authors
- Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field.
- Familiarity with the principles of archaeological field survey.
- A minimum of two years of experience conducting archaeological fieldwork that may include survey, excavation, in-field analysis, monitoring, and documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess a valid California Driver’s License and 3 years clean driving record.
- Demonstrated cultural resource management experience including leading archaeological surveys, site recordings, excavations, cultural resource monitoring, and report writing.
- Expertise in the principles of archaeological field survey, site identification, and cultural resource recordation.
- Proficiency in the collection of archaeological field data and ability to lead others in this practice.
- Professional experience working on a range of archaeological site types and cultural resources/material culture commonly found on cultural resource sites within the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Masters degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field
- Member of the Register of Professional Archaeologists
- Meets the Secretary of Interior’s Professional Qualifications in Archaeology
Job Features
HELIX is currently seeking as-needed archaeologists for our Cultural Resources team in Greater San Francisco Bay Area. HELIX is a full-service environmental firm providing cultural resources, biologic...
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