Full-Time
CA - Riverside County, Southern California
HELIX's Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Technician with a strong work ethic to join our team in Riverside, California.
We pride ourselves on commitment to excellence. To make it happen, we know it takes a team and diligent effort. We all roll up our sleeves, at every level of the company, and we jump in to support each other along the way. Do you want to be a part of this team? HELIX provides, habitat restoration, biological consulting, landscape architecture, cultural resource management, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, CEQA/NEPA acoustics and noise control, air quality and greenhouse gas, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
Compensation
$17-$21.75/hour, or dependent on experience. Excellent benefits package included.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a drug screening and driving record verification. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
To Apply
Qualified candidates must apply online through Paylocity with a resume and cover letter. Begin by clicking “Apply Now” below.
- Non-native species removal
- Mowing/weed-whipping
- Herbicide application
- Plant installation
- Irrigation installation
- Travel for out of town projects as needed
Requirements
- 1+ yrs. General Labor Experience or related experience
- 1+ yrs. Landscaping Experience or related experience
- Be safety-minded
- Must have strong communication skills
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Work in a variety outdoor weather patterns
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Walk in a variety of uneven surfaces and slopes
- Knowledge of native plants and weed species a PLUS
Job Features
HELIX’s Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Technician with a strong work ethic to join our team in Riverside, California. We pride ourselves on comm...
Full-Time
CA - Riverside County, Southern California
HELIX's Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Lead with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our team in Riverside, California. This position provides direct support to the Restoration Supervisor. Our Construction Group division specializes in environmental construction, habitat restoration/maintenance throughout California.
We pride ourselves on commitment to excellence. To make it happen, we know it takes a team and diligent effort. We all roll up our sleeves, at every level of the company, and we jump in to support each other along the way. Do you want to be a part of this team? HELIX provides, habitat restoration, biological consulting, landscape architecture, cultural resource management, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, CEQA/NEPA acoustics and noise control, air quality and greenhouse gas, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 + yrs. landscape experience
- 3 + yrs. irrigation systems experience: installation, layout, valves, controller, troubleshooting etc.
- 2 + yrs. in a lead position
- Able to operate a smart phone, electronic devices (tablet, iPad, computer, etc.)
- Plan reading and take off experience
- Grading and planting experience
- Knowledge of BMP’s
- Mechanical skills
- Must be able to operate small equipment
- Minor electrical experience
- Fence installation experience
- Must have leadership and organizational skills
- Be safety minded
- Good writing and communication skills
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Work in a variety outdoor weather conditions
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Walk in a variety of uneven surfaces and slopes
- Knowledge of native plants and weed species a plus
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last three years
Job Features
HELIX’s Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Lead with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our team in Riverside, California. Th...
Full-Time
CA - Orange County, Southern California
HELIX's Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Technician with a strong work ethic to join our Orange County team in Irvine. Our Construction Group division specializes in environmental construction, habitat restoration/maintenance throughout California.
We pride ourselves on commitment to excellence. HELIX provides, habitat restoration, biological consulting, landscape architecture, cultural resource management, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, CEQA/NEPA acoustics and noise control, air quality and greenhouse gas, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Assist with removal of unwanted plant material (weed removal)
- Assist with planting of trees and shrubs (seeds, cutting, container stock)
- Assist with digging and compaction of irrigation trenches
- Assistance with the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems
- Assistance with installation and maintenance of fencing
- Assistance with grading and leveling
- Work safely
- Trash collection and pick up
- Mix and apply herbicides
- Ability to operate and maintain small gasoline powered equipment
- Perform manual work
- Proper planting techniques
- Safe and proper use of hand tools
- Proper method of operating motorized equipment
- Safe and effective use of herbicides (mixing, loading, application, cleaning, etc.)
- Irrigation repair and troubleshooting
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in varying terrain
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- 1+ yrs. General Labor Experience or related experience
- 1+ yrs. Landscaping Experience or related experience
- Be safety minded
- Must have strong communication skills
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Work in a variety outdoor weather patterns
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Walk in a variety of uneven surfaces and slopes
- Knowledge of native plants and weed species a PLUS
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 in Irvine. Our Construction Group divi...
Full-Time
CA - Los Angeles County, Southern California
HELIX's Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Technician with a strong work ethic to join our Los Angeles County team in Pasadena. Our Construction Group division specializes in environmental construction, habitat restoration/maintenance throughout California.
We pride ourselves on commitment to excellence. HELIX provides, habitat restoration, biological consulting, landscape architecture, cultural resource management, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, CEQA/NEPA acoustics and noise control, air quality and greenhouse gas, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Assist with removal of unwanted plant material (weed removal)
- Assist with planting of trees and shrubs (seeds, cutting, container stock)
- Assist with digging and compaction of irrigation trenches
- Assistance with the installation, maintenance and repair of irrigation systems
- Assistance with installation and maintenance of fencing
- Assistance with grading and leveling
- Work safely
- Trash collection and pick up
- Mix and apply herbicides
- Ability to operate and maintain small gasoline powered equipment
- Perform manual work
- Proper planting techniques
- Safe and proper use of hand tools
- Proper method of operating motorized equipment
- Safe and effective use of herbicides (mixing, loading, application, cleaning, etc.)
- Irrigation repair and troubleshooting
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and in varying terrain
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- 1+ yrs. General Labor Experience or related experience
- 1+ yrs. Landscaping Experience or related experience
- Be safety minded
- Must have strong communication skills
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Work in a variety outdoor weather patterns
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Walk in a variety of uneven surfaces and slopes
- Knowledge of native plants and weed species a PLUS
Job Features
HELIX’s Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Technician with a strong work ethic to join our Los Angeles County team in Pasadena. Our Construction Gro...
Full-Time
CA - Orange County, Southern California
HELIX's Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Lead with a strong work ethic to join our team in Irvine, Orange County. This position provides direct support to the Restoration Supervisor.
We pride ourselves on commitment to excellence. To make it happen, we know it takes a team and diligent effort. We all roll up our sleeves, at every level of the company, and we jump in to support each other along the way. HELIX provides, habitat restoration, biological consulting, landscape architecture, cultural resource management, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, CEQA/NEPA acoustics and noise control, air quality and greenhouse gas, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5 + yrs. landscape experience
- 3 + yrs. irrigation systems experience: installation, layout, valves, controller, troubleshooting etc.
- 2 + yrs. in a lead position
- Able to operate a smart phone, electronic devices (tablet, iPad, computer, etc.)
- Plan reading and take off experience
- Grading and planting experience
- Knowledge of BMP’s
- Mechanical skills
- Must be able to operate small equipment
- Minor electrical experience
- Fence installation experience
- Must have leadership and organizational skills
- Be safety minded
- Good writing and communication skills
- Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Work in a variety outdoor weather conditions
- Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Walk in a variety of uneven surfaces and slopes
- Knowledge of native plants and weed species a plus
- Must possess a valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last three years
Job Features
HELIX’s Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Lead with a strong work ethic to join our team in Irvine, Orange County. This position provides direct sup...
Full-Time
CA - Los Angeles County, Southern California
HELIX's Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Lead to join our team at our Los Angeles County location in El Monte. This position provides direct support to the Restoration Supervisor.
We pride ourselves on commitment to excellence. To make it happen, we know it takes a team and diligent effort. We all roll up our sleeves, at every level of the company, and we jump in to support each other along the way. Do you want to be a part of this team? HELIX provides, habitat restoration, biological consulting, landscape architecture, cultural resource management, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, CEQA/NEPA acoustics and noise control, air quality and greenhouse gas, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Non-native species removal
- Mowing/weed whipping
- Herbicide application
- Plant installation
- Irrigation installation
- Travel for out of town projects as needed
- · 5 + yrs. landscape experience
- · 3 + yrs. irrigation systems experience: installation, layout, valves, controller, troubleshooting etc.
- · 2 + yrs. in a lead position
- · Able to operate a smart phone, electronic devices (tablet, iPad, computer, etc.)
- · Plan reading and take off experience
- · Grading and planting experience
- · Knowledge of BMP’s
- · Mechanical skills
- · Must be able to operate small equipment
- · Minor electrical experience
- · Fence installation experience
- · Must have leadership and organizational skills
- · Be safety minded
- · Good writing and communication skills
- · Be able to stand for extended periods of time
- · Work in a variety outdoor weather conditions
- · Be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- · Walk in a variety of uneven surfaces and slopes
- · Knowledge of native plants and weed species a plus
- · Must possess a valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last three years
Job Features
HELIX’s Construction Group, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Lead to join our team at our Los Angeles County location in El Monte. This position provides direct supp...
Full-Time
CA - Sacramento County, Northern California
HELIX is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Biology Project Manager with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our Placer County team (Roseville office location). HELIX offers biological and cultural resources, regulatory permitting, landscape architecture, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities/Duties
The Biology Project Manager responsibilities include managing regulatory permitting and biological resources-related projects, leading both regulatory permit applications and biological technical report preparation in accordance with agency requirements and serving as regulatory permitting and biological resources lead during environmental review of projects by the appropriate jurisdictions and agencies. The position also will include resource agency consultation and permitting, client coordination, and preparation of proposals and related business development activities. The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills because critical aspects of this position include developing solutions for project challenges, forging strong, collaborative relationships, and building consensus among team members, clients, and agencies (please give some examples in cover letter). The Biology Project Manager may be required to conduct biological fieldwork on occasion; however, primary responsibilities are not fieldwork related.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an environmental science, biology, or related field (degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable).
- Minimum 5 years’ demonstrated experience in the environmental field carrying out biological resources or similar projects as a consultant or agency staff member.
- Minimum 2 years focused experience serving as project manager on multiple projects for a variety of clients, including direct client and agency interface, managing sub consultants, reviewing work products, and completing multiple and simultaneous tasks within time and budget constraints; management of compliance programs and renewable energy projects would not be sufficient for this experience requirement.
- Demonstrated experience leading and assisting with business development and marketing efforts, including proposal preparation.
- Demonstrated experience preparing biological technical reports and related CEQA reports.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- A master’s degree or higher in biology, natural resources, or related field.
- Strong client and agency relationships.
- Demonstrated experience leading or assisting with regulatory permitting in California with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Regional Water Quality Control Board.
- Experience managing multiple, concurrent, large-scale biological, natural resource, or similar projects in California for both public and private sector clients.
- Experience preparing or managing biological resources technical studies in Northern California and the Central Valley.
- Experience managing or preparing CEQA and NEPA documents.
- Demonstrated experience in preparation of larger proposal efforts and participation in interviews.
Job Features
HELIX is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Biology Project Manager with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our Placer County team (Roseville office location). HELIX offers...
Full-Time
CA - Placer County, CA - Sacramento County, Northern California
HELIX is seeking a motivated Mid-level Terrestrial Biologist for its Roseville or Folsom office. HELIX provides biological resources, landscape architecture, environmental planning, regulatory compliance, habitat restoration, cultural resources, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
The Mid-level Terrestrial Biologist is a full-time position that will include working independently as well as collaboratively with other HELIX staff. Responsibilities may include construction monitoring; restoration monitoring; vegetation community mapping, sensitive plant and wildlife species surveys, leading or assisting with jurisdictional delineations, and other field work; data entry; report writing, and other tasks related to workload requirements. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent communication and writing skills, including using creativity and analytical skills to develop solutions for unique project challenges. A positive attitude, flexible mindset and adaptability to changing circumstances is imperative.
Duties May Include
- Assisting with or leading biology surveys, including biological reconnaissance, vegetation mapping, special-status plant surveys, jurisdictional delineations, focused species surveys and/or pre-construction clearance surveys.
- Conducting or leading biological monitoring for construction/restoration projects.
- Drafting or leading preparation of due diligence, focused survey, habitat assessment, biological technical reports, biological sections of NEPA/CEQA documents, annual reports, restoration plans and jurisdictional delineation reports, including analyzing impacts and identifying mitigation measures.
- Assisting project managers with preparation and processing of wetland permit applications and supporting materials.
- Maintaining accurate field notes and maps, project files, work logs, etc.
- Providing high-quality work products on schedule and within budget.
- Participating in business development by keeping resume current, doing a great job on projects, and looking for possible leads for new work.
- Preparing or assisting project managers with proposals and augments for private and public projects.
- Includes occasional overnight travel.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an environmental science, including botany, biology or other related field (degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable)
- Three years of experience as a professional biologist conducting duties related to the job requirements, including at least 1 year of work experience in northern California
- Experience working for an environmental consulting firm
- Demonstrated experience independently conducting biological resource assessments/evaluations
- Experience with field data collection methods and equipment
- Demonstrated experience preparing biological technical reports
- Ability to hike long distances over varying terrain under varying weather conditions
- Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last 3 years
- Ability for occasional overnight travel
- Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Two years or more years of experience conducting floristic surveys in northern California
- Ability to use Jepson Manual and other taxonomic keys to accurately identify plant species
- Demonstrated experience independently conducting aquatic resource delineations
- Permits to conduct focused surveys for northern California special-status flora and fauna
- Arborist Certification from the International Society of Arboriculture, Basic Wetland Delineation Certificate or Society of Wetland Scientists Wetland Certification
- Experience facilitating coordination and/or acting as liaison with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Experience leading field survey efforts and monitoring efforts
- Experience with native habitat restoration planning and implementation
- Experience with environmental compliance monitoring during construction
Job Features
HELIX is seeking a motivated Mid-level Terrestrial Biologist for its Roseville or Folsom office. HELIX provides biological resources, landscape architecture, environmental planning, regulatory complia...
Full-Time
CA - Placer County, CA - Sacramento County, Northern California
HELIX is seeking a team oriented and motivated Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic, to join one of our northern California office locations (Folsom or Roseville) as a Principal Biologist. HELIX provides biological, cultural resources, habitat restoration, environmental, acoustical, air quality, landscape architecture, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities/Duties
The Principal Biologist will be responsible for managing projects, which include biological surveys, habitat restoration, regulatory permitting, and biological monitoring. The position will also include resource agency consultation, client coordination, collaboration with other HELIX departments and offices, and preparation of proposals and related marketing support. The ideal candidate must possess a positive attitude and strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills as critical aspects of this position include developing solutions for project challenges, forging strong, collaborative relationships and building consensus among team members, staff, clients, and agencies. The ideal candidate must have excellent speaking and writing skills and experience in developing complex technical documents including scoping and costing projects. A flexible mindset and adaptability to changing circumstances is imperative.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in an environmental science, biology, or related field.
- 10+ years’ demonstrated experience in the environmental field carrying out biological resources, natural resources, or similar projects
- 5+ years project management experience for biological, natural resource, or similar projects
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proven ability to complete projects within time and budget constraints
- 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
- Proven experience managing large-scale natural resources-based projects
- Experience processing state and federal resource agency permit applications and endangered species consultations
- Demonstrated experience with marketing and business development
Job Features
HELIX is seeking a team oriented and motivated Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic, to join one of our northern California office locations (Folsom o...
Full-Time
CA - San Diego County, Southern California
HELIX is seeking an Environmental Planning Project Manager for either of our San Diego County offices, located in La Mesa and Carlsbad. This role has the opportunity to prepare CEQA/NEPA compliance and related environmental documents for a wide range of projects including private sector residential, commercial, and industrial development; public plans and programs; water/wastewater, storm water, and energy/utilities facilities; transportation infrastructure; educational facilities; and parks and recreation facilities. To complete this important work, you’ll have the support of our in-house environmental, biological, landscape architecture, regulatory permitting, cultural resources, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration, and GIS staff.
The Environmental Planning Project Manager will be responsible for managing the preparation and processing of CEQA/NEPA compliance documents and related technical studies, as well as assisting other Project Managers with their projects. Duties include document preparation; coordination with other environmental planning staff, in-house technical specialists, and subconsultants; proposal preparation; participation in business development and marketing events; and interaction with clients and reviewing agencies. They also must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships among team members, staff, clients, and agencies.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the preparation of CEQA and/or NEPA compliance documents.
- Knowledge of the California environmental and regulatory setting, obtained through directly related work experience within that setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Master’s or PhD degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, business, or a related field.
- Experience in leading proposals and business pursuits, and the marketing of consulting services.
- Extensive work experience within Southern California.
- Existing, enduring client relationships.
Job Features
HELIX is seeking an Environmental Planning Project Manager for either of our San Diego County offices, located in La Mesa and Carlsbad. This role has the opportunity to prepare CEQA/NEPA compliance ...
Full-Time
CA - Los Angeles County, CA - Orange County, Southern California
HELIX is seeking an experienced Principal Environmental Planner for our either our Pasadena or Irvine location. HELIX offers environmental, biological, landscape architecture, regulatory permitting, cultural resources, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors. Our environmental planning staff prepare CEQA/NEPA compliance and related environmental documents for a wide range of projects including federal, state, and locally funded transportation projects; private sector residential, commercial, and industrial development; water/wastewater, storm water, and energy/utilities facilities; public plans and programs; educational facilities; and military facilities. Our Environmental Planning Groups also encompass our noise and air quality/greenhouse gas (GHG) services.
Principal Environmental Planner is a senior position reporting to our Southern California Planning Division Manager, and with direct responsibility for business development, maintenance of client relationships, recruitment and mentoring of staff, and project management, working with environmental planning staff and specialists in other disciplines throughout HELIX’s Southern California offices.
The ideal candidate must possess strong project management and leadership skills, with the proven ability to complete large, complex projects within time and budget constraints. They will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships among team members, staff, clients, and agencies.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Take on a strong leadership role in corporate business development. Build relationships with key clients. Identify, target, and develop preferred new clients with significant opportunities. Play an active role in strengthening key client relationships. Work with other HELIX groups to bring in multi-disciplinary projects. Participate in negotiation and closing of high-priority contracts.
- Work with the Southern California Planning Division Manager, Environmental Planning Discipline Leader, and Human Resources to recruit and mentor environmental planning staff.
- Manage large CEQA/NEPA compliance projects and on-call contracts and assist others in the completion of environmental documents as needed, completing high-quality work products on time and within budget, to HELIX standards, and to the satisfaction of lead agencies/HELIX clients.
- Prepare proposals/qualifications submittals and manage or participate in interviews to help the company win contracts and meet sales and profit goals.
- Successfully represent HELIX in communications, team meetings, agency hearings and networking/marketing events.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, public planning, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience managing CEQA and NEPA compliance programs and preparing high-quality CEQA and NEPA documents, including at least 5 years of experience as a CEQA/NEPA consultant.
- Strong business development experience, with existing productive client and agency relationships in Southern California.
- Excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of Southern California environmental and regulatory settings, with related environmental/planning work experience within that setting.
- Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects.
- Ability to commute to, and work from, one of HELIX’s offices in Irvine or Pasadena an average of at least two days per week, and up to five days per week if that is your preference.
- Master’s degree or higher in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, public planning, business, or a related field.
- American Institute of Certified Planners or Certified Environmental Planner certification.
- Experience managing direct reports.
Job Features
HELIX is seeking an experienced Principal Environmental Planner for our either our Pasadena or Irvine location. HELIX offers environmental, biological, landscape architecture, regulatory permitting, c...
Full-Time
CA - Sacramento County, Northern California
HELIX is seeking an Environmental Planner for our Sacramento County office, located in Folsom.
As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in the research and preparation of environmental documents in compliance with CEQA and/or NEPA for a wide range of projects, including private sector residential, commercial, and industrial development; parks and recreation facilities; water/wastewater, stormwater, and energy/utilities facilities; transportation infrastructure; educational facilities; and fuel break, vegetation management, and habitat restoration. In addition, the position may support HELIX’s noise, air quality/greenhouse gas, and other discipline specialists in conducting field work and in the preparation of technical studies. Training will be provided.
The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and strong research, writing, mathematical/scientific, analytical, and verbal communication skills. Writing will comprise a major part of the responsibilities of the position. This individual must have the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple project managers, and to prioritize and complete high-quality work within specified deadlines. Attention to detail, including strong spelling, proofreading, and organizational skills, is required. This position will require you to be in the Folsom office a minimum of four days per week for the first 90 days of employment at which point a hybrid work schedule can be considered.
Please note that this is not a laboratory, environmental testing, or hazardous materials studies/management position.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, or a related field
- At least one year of related professional work experience in the research and writing of CEQA and/or NEPA documents or supporting technical studies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
- Strong research, mathematical/scientific and analytical skills
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Able to commute to the Folsom office a minimum of 3 days per week (4 days per week for the first 90 days)
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, business, or a related field
Job Features
HELIX is seeking an Environmental Planner for our Sacramento County office, located in Folsom. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll have the opportunity to be involved in the research an...
Full-Time
CA - Placer County, CA - Sacramento County, Northern California
HELIX is seeking a mid-level Landscape Architect / Project Manager to join the team in one of our northern California office locations (Folsom or Roseville). HELIX provides landscape architecture, environmental planning, biological resources, regulatory compliance, habitat restoration, cultural resources, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and private sector clients. Our landscape architecture group works on a range of environmentally focused design and planning projects including parks and recreation, housing, streetscapes, infrastructure, civil and institutional work.
We are looking for a creative, organized, and motivated Landscape Architect / Project Manager to work as part of our team on our full suite of planning and design services including conceptual plans, visual simulations, construction documents, construction administration, master plans, and management plans for a wide range and scale of projects. The position will involve project management, staff management, conceptual design, construction documents, site evaluation, construction observation, research, report writing, and public outreach events. Additionally, the position will include preparation of scopes, proposals, and other marketing materials.
Our team culture is rooted in collaboration and communication, so this position is best suited for a candidate with a positive attitude, strong verbal, graphic, and written communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. This individual must have the ability to coordinate effectively with other project managers, and to prioritize and complete high-quality work within specified deadlines. The applicant must be an organized and a creative problem solver with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. A test of practical skills may be required of final candidates.
Please submit a cover letter and work sample in addition to your resume. Work samples shall be a maximum of 10 pages 8.5x11 pages in PDF format not exceeding 10 Mb and include a minimum of 5 work samples.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in landscape architecture
- California licensure or the successful completion of one or more LARE Sections
- At least two (2) years of project management experience as the person responsible for project or task budget, schedule, deliverables, client contact and staff management
- Competence in the preparation of all aspects of construction documents, including layout, grading, irrigation, planting, details, specifications, and cost estimates
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, LandFX, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Competency in irrigation design including layout, water-use calculations, scheduling, and an understanding of MWELO requirements
- Knowledge of California native plants
- Experience with ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, or Rhino
- Experience or coursework in ecology, biology, land use planning, environmental engineering, and related topics
- ReScape (Bay Friendly or River Friendly) qualification or similar
- SITES and/or LEED AP certification
- California irrigation auditor certification (CLIA)
- ISA Certified Arborist or ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist
Job Features
HELIX is seeking a mid-level Landscape Architect / Project Manager to join the team in one of our northern California office locations (Folsom or Roseville). HELIX provides landscape architecture, en...
As-Needed
CA - Los Angeles County, CA - Orange County, CA - Riverside County, CA - San Diego County, Southern California
HELIX is currently seeking as-needed archaeologists for our Cultural Resources Division. HELIX offers environmental, biological, cultural resources, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors. Candidate must be willing and able to work for extended work rotations on the California Channel Islands.
As-Needed Archaeologist responsibilities may include conducting or overseeing and background research, field surveys, excavation (testing and data recovery), construction monitoring, coordination with Native American tribes and representatives, and preparing reports. Candidate must be a qualified archaeologist under the Secretary of the Interior’s standards; willing to travel; comfortable with working in remote areas for extended periods of time; have knowledge of the archaeology and culture history of coastal California; have direct and demonstrable experience conducting archaeological work on the Channel Islands; possess excellent writing and communication skills; and be self-motivated. Candidates must be able to work independently with considerable responsibility and have a positive attitude.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience with performing archaeological studies on California Channel Islands
- Experience with Tribal coordination and consultation
- Knowledge of the archaeology and cultural history of coastal California
- Experience with GPS equipment
- Possess excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Possess a valid California Driver’s License and 3 years clean driving record
- Ability to pass a military background check
- Experience managing medium- to large-scale cultural resource management projects
- Supervisory experience managing teams on archaeology projects
- Experience applying Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
- Field experience on military installations
- Familiarity with the Native American Graves and Repatriation Act
Job Features
HELIX is currently seeking as-needed archaeologists for our Cultural Resources Division. HELIX offers environmental, biological, cultural resources, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both t...
Why Join Our Team?
We are a growing, employee-owned firm, we’re passionate about what we do, and we have a casual and collaborative work environment. Our employees describe us as team-oriented, caring, flexible, and driven by our standards for integrity. We recognize that each employee has individualized needs for support in the work environment and we aim to make each person’s experience the best it can be. In addition to our competitive benefits package, we offer wellness incentives, a community volunteer program, and much more.
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HELIX Environmental Planning was named as one of the 2023 Best Firms to Work For by ZweigGroup. As one of the top firms across all of the U.S. and Canada for the environmental consultant category, HELIX was recognized for the ability to inspire teams to perform at their highest levels and create an environment where people feel valued, can make a difference, and can clearly see their contribution to the overall mission and success of the firm.