As-Needed
CA - Bay Area, CA - Central Valley, CA - Placer County, CA - Sacramento County, Northern California
Looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful cultural resource projects throughout California? HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologists to join our as-needed team. We are building a roster of talented professionals who can support a variety of cultural resources projects across Northern and Central California. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced archaeologists seeking project-based field and office assignments with a respected environmental consulting firm.
Why HELIX?
At HELIX, we recognize that many archaeological professionals value flexibility and diverse field experiences. Our Staff Archaeologists have opportunities to work on a wide range of projects, collaborate with experienced cultural resources specialists, and gain exposure to different project types, clients, and regulatory environments across California. Whether you're looking to supplement existing work, expand your consulting experience, or maintain an active role in cultural resources management, HELIX offers rewarding project opportunities and a collaborative team environment.
Day in the Life
As a Staff Archaeologist, no two days are the same. You may spend one week conducting archaeological surveys in the Central Valley, Sierran foothills, or Bay Area, and the next analyzing historic maps, performing records research, coordinating with Native American tribes, or supporting cultural resource reports. This Staff Archaeologist role offers opportunities for extended field assignments, collaboration with senior cultural resources staff, and hands-on involvement in projects that protect and preserve cultural resources throughout California.
What You'll Do
- Conduct and support archaeological surveys, monitoring, and site documentation.
- Complete CHRIS records searches and analyze results.
- Research historic-era maps and aerial photographs.
- Assist with Native American tribal outreach and coordination.
- Prepare field notes, photographs, sketch maps, GPS data, and DPR forms.
- Deliver Workers Environmental Awareness Training with a cultural resources focus.
- Support cultural resources reporting and technical writing assignments.
- Collaborate with senior cultural resources staff to develop effective cultural resource management solutions.
- Travel for fieldwork assignments, including multi-day and multi-week deployments when needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of professional cultural resources management experience (field school may substitute for one year).
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with archaeological survey, resource documentation, field data collection, and data management.
- Ability to work in remote locations, challenging terrain, and varying weather conditions.
- Ability to travel and conduct extended field assignments.
- Familiarity with handheld GPS units.
- Knowledge of Northern and Central California archaeology.
- Valid California driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation.
- Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, or related field.
- Experience preparing cultural resources technical reports and report sections.
- Experience summarizing previous cultural resources studies.
- Extensive DPR form preparation and site update experience.
- Familiarity with CEQA and Section 106 compliance requirements.
- Secretary of the Interior (SOI) professional qualifications in archaeology.
- HAZWOPER certification.
Job Features
Looking for flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful cultural resource projects throughout California? HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking qualified Staff Archaeologis...
Full-Time
CA - Bay Area, CA - Placer County, CA - Sacramento County, Northern California
Ready to take ownership of your market, expand client relationships, and help shape the future of biological resources services in Northern California? HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking an experienced Principal Biologist to provide technical leadership, grow our biology practice, and drive business development opportunities throughout the region. This is an exciting opportunity for a Principal Biologist who combines strong scientific expertise with a passion for building client partnerships and developing a sustainable book of work.
Why HELIX?
At HELIX, you'll join a collaborative team of environmental professionals dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex natural resource challenges. As a Principal Biologist, you'll have the opportunity to help grow our Northern California biology group, mentor talented staff, and influence the strategic direction of our services. We offer flexibility in work arrangements, with a preference for in-office collaboration while remaining open to remote work for the right candidate.
Day in the Life
As a Principal Biologist, your day may include meeting with key clients, identifying new project opportunities, collaborating with agencies and teaming partners, developing proposals, mentoring biologists, and providing strategic direction on complex environmental projects. You'll leverage your professional network to expand HELIX's presence while ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards. A successful Principal Biologist will actively cultivate new opportunities and help build a strong pipeline of biological resources work throughout Northern California.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a senior technical leader and trusted advisor for biological resources projects.
- Develop and maintain a strong book of business and help expand HELIX's Northern California biology practice.
- Identify, pursue, and secure new project opportunities through existing and new client relationships.
- Lead proposal development, project scoping, budgeting, and marketing support efforts.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and teaming partners.
- Oversee biological surveys, habitat restoration projects, permitting efforts, and biological monitoring programs.
- Provide mentorship, leadership, and performance management for biology staff.
- QA/QC technical reports, environmental documents, and proposals.
- Collaborate across HELIX departments to support multidisciplinary projects
- Bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience managing biological resources, natural resources, or similar environmental projects.
- 5+ years of project management experience.
- Demonstrated success developing client relationships and generating new business opportunities.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience managing agency coordination and regulatory consultation efforts.
- Master's degree or higher in Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field.
- Existing Northern California client network and proven ability to generate repeat business.
- Experience managing large-scale natural resources projects.
- Experience with state and federal permitting and endangered species consultations.
- Demonstrated success achieving annual sales or business development goals.
Job Features
Ready to take ownership of your market, expand client relationships, and help shape the future of biological resources services in Northern California? HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking an exper...
Full-Time
CA - Los Angeles County, CA - Sacramento County, CA - San Diego County
Ready to make an impact on some of California's most exciting environmental projects? HELIX is seeking a Noise and Vibration Specialist to join our growing Environmental Planning Group. This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled Noise and Vibration Specialist who wants to expand technical expertise, work on diverse CEQA and NEPA projects, and take on increasing responsibility in project management, client service, and business development. We are hiring statewide, and will consider qualified candidates in the Sacramento, Pasadena, or San Diego regions.
Why HELIX?
At HELIX, our people are the key to our success. We foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture where technical excellence, innovation, and professional growth are valued and encouraged. As a Noise Specialist, you'll work alongside multidisciplinary environmental experts on meaningful projects that help shape California's communities and infrastructure. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with in-office collaboration at least three days per week depending on location.
Day in the Life
As a Noise Specialist, your day could include conducting field measurements, modeling traffic and construction noise, researching local ordinances, collaborating with environmental planners, developing mitigation strategies, and preparing technical analyses for CEQA and NEPA documentation. One day you may be collecting ambient noise data in the field; the next, presenting findings to clients or mentoring junior staff. Every project brings new challenges and opportunities to grow as a Noise and Vibration Specialist.
What You'll Do
- Quantify construction, stationary, mobile noise, and vibration levels using computer models and spreadsheets.
- Conduct ambient noise and vibration measurements using professional monitoring equipment.
- Evaluate compliance with applicable standards, regulations, and CEQA significance thresholds.
- Research local ordinances, general plans, and federal guidance.
- Develop mitigation measures and compliance strategies.
- Manage technical studies and prepare CEQA/NEPA noise analyses.
- Provide noise compliance services, including monitoring and Title 24 analyses.
- Collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal project teams.
- Support proposal development, contract amendments, and business development efforts.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to technical excellence across the team.
- Bachelor's degree in acoustics, physics, engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience preparing noise/acoustic technical studies in California.
- Experience supporting CEQA environmental review and impact assessment.
- Experience conducting ambient noise monitoring (preferably with ANSI Type II noise level meters) and data analysis.
- Proficiency with FHWA Traffic Noise Model (TNM).
- Knowledge of California and federal noise regulations and guidance.
- Strong proposal preparation, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to travel and conduct fieldwork as needed.
- Experience with SoundPLAN, CadnaA, or comparable 3D noise modeling software.
- NEPA environmental review experience.
- Experience providing construction noise monitoring and Title 24 compliance services.
- Background supporting transportation, rail, transit, utility, or infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with FRA, FTA, CREATE, FAA AEDT, NSR, and NADR methodologies.
- Approved noise consultant status in California jurisdictions.
- Advanced degree or related professional certification.
- Established client relationships and business development experience.
Job Features
Ready to make an impact on some of California’s most exciting environmental projects? HELIX is seeking a Noise and Vibration Specialist to join our growing Environmental Planning Group. This i...
Full-Time
CA - Bay Area, CA - Central Valley, CA - Placer County, CA - Sacramento County, Northern California
Looking to lead, grow, and shape the future of cultural resources work in Northern California? HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking an experienced Cultural Resources Group Manager to join our leadership team and drive strategic growth, client relationships, and technical excellence across our Northern California Cultural Resources practice. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned Cultural Resources Group Manager to make a significant impact while working alongside a highly collaborative and respected multidisciplinary team.
Why HELIX?
At HELIX, we believe great projects start with great people. Our culture is built on collaboration, mentorship, professional growth, and respect for diverse perspectives. As a Cultural Resources Group Manager, you'll work closely with environmental planners, biologists, paleontologists, GIS professionals, regulatory specialists, and cultural resources experts to deliver integrated solutions for our clients. We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule and are open to discussing a fully remote arrangement for the right Cultural Resources Group Manager candidate. Our leadership team prioritizes work-life balance, professional development, and creating an environment where every team member can thrive.
Day in the Life
As a Cultural Resources Group Manager, your days will be dynamic and rewarding. One day, you may be collaborating with senior leaders to develop growth strategies and pursue new opportunities. The next, you'll be mentoring staff, strengthening client relationships, overseeing major cultural resources projects, and ensuring technical excellence across deliverables. You'll play a critical role in expanding HELIX's Northern California cultural resources presence while fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
What You'll Do
- Lead and grow HELIX's Northern California Cultural Resources Group.
- Develop and implement business plans with regional leadership.
- Drive business development and marketing efforts throughout Sacramento and Northern California.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and generate new opportunities.
- Manage large projects and on-call contracts.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead cultural resources staff.
- Oversee group financial performance and operational success.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across the company.
- Provide quality assurance and technical review of cultural resources work products.
- Foster a collaborative, professional, and positive team environment.
- Master's degree in Archaeology, Anthropology, History, or a closely related field with a concentration in Archaeology.
- Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA).
- Minimum 15 years of archaeological experience, including experience managing cultural resources teams.
- Proven experience preparing proposals, archaeological studies, and technical reports.
- Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management within California.
- Strong knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, NHPA Section 106, and cultural resource management regulations.
- Experience with Northern California prehistoric and historic archaeology.
- Experience preparing Phase I, II, and III archaeological surveys and documentation.
- Experience coordinating with Tribal representatives and building positive Tribal relationships.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Job Features
Looking to lead, grow, and shape the future of cultural resources work in Northern California? HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking an experienced Cultural Resources Group Manager to join our leade...
As-Needed
CA - San Diego County, Southern California
Looking to launch your career in paleontology while working on exciting environmental projects throughout Southern California? HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking as-needed Paleontology Technicians to join our growing Paleontological Resources team. This entry-level Paleontology Technician opportunity is ideal for recent graduates and early-career professionals eager to gain hands-on field experience, work alongside experienced paleontologists, and contribute to meaningful resource protection projects.
Why HELIX?
HELIX is a California-based, employee-owned environmental consulting firm that provides paleontological, cultural, biological, landscape architecture, regulatory permitting, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration, and GIS services to public and private clients. As an as-needed Paleontology Technician, you'll gain valuable field experience, develop technical skills, and work alongside experienced professionals on a variety of projects throughout Southern California.
This position is as-needed and project-based, with work assignments dependent on current project demands. The role offers flexibility and is a great opportunity for recent graduates, field school participants, graduate students, and early-career professionals looking to build experience in environmental consulting and paleontological resource management.
A Day in the Life
As a Paleontology Technician, no two days are the same. You may spend your day monitoring construction activities, assisting with fossil salvage efforts, conducting surveys, documenting field observations, or supporting laboratory work. This Paleontology Technician role offers excellent exposure to California geology and paleontology while providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals in the field. If you enjoy outdoor work, scientific discovery, and hands-on learning, you'll thrive as a Paleontology Technician at HELIX.
What You'll Do
- Conduct paleontological construction monitoring under the direction of project leadership.
- Assist with paleontological surveys and fossil salvage efforts.
- Support laboratory activities, including fossil processing and cataloging.
- Maintain accurate field notes, maps, locality records, and project documentation.
- Assist with preparation of technical report sections.
- Participate in worker environmental awareness trainings.
- Provide high-quality work products on schedule and within budget.
- Bachelor's degree in Paleontology, Geology, or a closely related field.
- Experience documenting stratigraphy through coursework, field studies, research, or professional experience.
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including high-heat environments.
- Valid California Driver's License and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight as needed.
- 1+ years of experience with construction monitoring
- Familiarity with paleontological mitigation practices and regulations.
- Meet qualifications for performing fieldwork on BLM land in CA and other western states under the supervision of a Principal Investigator or Field Agent.
Job Features
Looking to launch your career in paleontology while working on exciting environmental projects throughout Southern California? HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking as-needed Paleontology Technician...
Full-Time
CA - Bay Area, CA - Sacramento County, Northern California
If you're passionate about restoring California's natural landscapes and want to be involved in the entire restoration process from concept through implementation and long-term success, this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact. As a Senior Restoration Project Manager, this position will be based in either Bay Area or Sacramento. You'll help lead and grow HELIX's expanding habitat restoration practice in Northern California while working alongside a team that designs, builds, monitors, and maintains restoration projects entirely in-house.
Why HELIX?
At HELIX Environmental Planning, we take pride in delivering innovative environmental solutions that make a meaningful difference. Our team works on diverse public and private sector projects across California, from coastal habitats to mountain ecosystems and the Central Valley. What sets HELIX apart is our ability to handle every stage of habitat restoration under one roof, from planning and permitting to plant propagation, field implementation, and biological monitoring. The Senior Restoration Project Manager role offers a unique chance to join a growing Northern California team and help shape the future of our restoration services. We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
Day in the Life
As a Senior Restoration Project Manager, no two days are the same. You may start your morning collaborating with biologists and restoration practitioners on a large-scale habitat restoration design, spend the afternoon evaluating a field site, and finish the day helping secure funding for future restoration efforts. The Senior Restoration Project Manager works closely with regulatory agencies, field crews, project managers, and clients while helping lead restoration projects from planning through implementation and adaptive management.
What You'll Do
- Design and support habitat restoration projects to achieve project goals and success criteria.
- Lead site investigations and restoration feasibility assessments.
- Collaborate with field restoration crews during project implementation and adaptive management.
- Develop habitat restoration plans and support environmental permitting efforts.
- Assist with restoration grant applications and project development.
- Conduct and oversee biological surveys, vegetation mapping, and special-status species surveys.
- Lead biological monitoring for restoration and construction projects.
- Support wetland permit applications and regulatory documentation.
- Participate in business development, proposal preparation, and project interviews.
- Travel occasionally overnight as project needs require.
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Botany, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of professional experience as a biologist, restoration ecologist, or restoration practitioner.
- At least 2 years of experience working in Northern California.
- Experience with field data collection methods and habitat restoration implementation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Ability to hike long distances across varied terrain and weather conditions.
- Valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record.
- Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
- Environmental consulting experience.
- Society for Ecological Restoration CERP certification.
- ISA Arborist Certification.
- Wetland Delineation or Professional Wetland Scientist certifications.
- Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies.
- ArcGIS field data collection experience.
- Experience with plant propagation, equipment operation, or herbicide application.
- Experience leading biological surveys, monitoring programs, and environmental compliance efforts.
Job Features
If you’re passionate about restoring California’s natural landscapes and want to be involved in the entire restoration process from concept through implementation and long-term success, th...
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
The Habitat Restoration Lead duties include crew oversight at maintenance and/or construction sites. On a day-to-day basis, the Habitat Restoration Lead is responsible for transporting the crew from our HELIX locations to their jobsites in a company vehicle (which may at times include hauling a trailer), executing daily safety tailgate meetings and ensuring crews are following HELIX safety standards, training and directing crew members to perform tasks as assigned and performing these tasks alongside the crews, occasional client and project manager interaction, and reporting data as requested. Habitat Restoration Leads also participate in multiple training programs periodically. Additional responsibilities may be required and/or vary by project/task. Occasional out-of-town travel is required. This is not a landscaping company or position.
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong leadership and organizational skills, as well as good writing and communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of landscape and/or habitat restoration experience
- Ability to operate a smart phone and electronic devices such as a tablet, iPad, etc. for reporting purposes
- Willingness to travel out of town occasionally (will include overnight stays)
- Must have a valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last three years
- Must be physically able and willing to work in varying terrain (including uneven surfaces and steep slopes) and weather conditions
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to operate small equipment (weed whacker, chainsaw, backpack sprayer, hedger, pole saw, etc.)
- Knowledge of native plants and weed species
- Plan reading and takeoff experience
- Grading experience
- Planting experience
- Knowledge of Best Management Practices
- Mechanical skills
- Minor electrical experience
- Fence installation experience
- Irrigation systems experience – installation, layout, valves, controllers, troubleshooting/repairs, etc.
- Previous experience in a crew lead position
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 - San Diego County, Southern California
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, 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
The Habitat Restoration Technician duties include working on public and private job sites removing non-native plant species, mowing/weed whipping, herbicide application, plant installation, irrigation installation, and various other tasks as directed by the Habitat Restoration Lead and Habitat Restoration Supervisor. Habitat Restoration Technicians will participate in daily tailgate meetings and periodic training sessions. Habitat Restoration Technicians will also travel out-of-town as needed for projects on occasion. This is not a landscaping company or position.
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong organizational skills, as well as good writing and communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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, ...
As-Needed
CA - San Diego County, Southern California
Ready to uncover the past while helping shape the future? HELIX is seeking an experienced Staff Paleontologist to join our growing Paleontological Resources team. If you're passionate about fieldwork, fossils, construction monitoring, and California paleontology, this Staff Paleontologist opportunity offers meaningful project work, professional independence, and the chance to contribute to a respected environmental consulting firm.
Why HELIX?
Our collaborative culture, diverse project portfolio, and commitment to quality make HELIX a rewarding place to build your career. This is an as-needed, field-based opportunity supporting projects primarily in San Diego County and surrounding areas of southern California with an immediate hiring need.
Day in the Life
As a Staff Paleontologist, your day may begin at an active construction site monitoring earth-moving activities, identifying fossil-bearing geologic units, and documenting field observations. You may then assist with a paleontological survey, perform fossil salvage, conduct background research, catalog specimens in the lab, or support technical report preparation. Every day as a Staff Paleontologist offers a unique blend of science, fieldwork, collaboration, and discovery.
What You'll Do
- Conduct independent paleontological monitoring for construction projects.
- Assist with or lead paleontological surveys and fossil salvage efforts.
- Perform laboratory work, including cataloging paleontological materials.
- Support technical analyses, research, and report preparation.
- Draft memos, letters, and report sections.
- Maintain accurate field notes, maps, project files, and work logs.
- Deliver high-quality work products on schedule and within budget.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in paleontology, geology, or a closely related field.
- 5+ years of paleontological experience.
- Experience with fossil salvage and laboratory preparation.
- Experience documenting paleontological localities.
- Experience documenting stratigraphy.
- Ability to work outdoors in high-heat environments for extended periods.
- Meet qualifications for City of San Diego-approved monitors.
- Meet qualifications to perform fieldwork as a monitor or field agent on BLM lands in California.
- Valid California Driver's License and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel and stay overnight when needed.
- Meet qualifications for performing fieldwork on BLM land in other western states.
- Construction monitoring experience.
- Experience preparing paleontological report sections supporting CEQA documentation.
Job Features
Ready to uncover the past while helping shape the future? HELIX is seeking an experienced Staff Paleontologist to join our growing Paleontological Resources team. If you’re passionate about fiel...
Full-Time
CA - Orange County, Southern California
HELIX seeking an experienced, highly motivated Habitat Restoration Lead with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our team in Orange County. HELIX offers biological and cultural resources, regulatory permitting, landscape architecture, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
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.
Responsibilities and Duties
The Habitat Restoration Lead duties include crew oversight at maintenance and/or construction sites. On a day-to-day basis, the Habitat Restoration Lead is responsible for transporting the crew from our HELIX locations to their jobsites in a company vehicle (which may at times include hauling a trailer), executing daily safety tailgate meetings and ensuring crews are following HELIX safety standards, training and directing crew members to perform tasks as assigned and performing these tasks alongside the crews, occasional client and project manager interaction, and reporting data as requested. Habitat Restoration Leads also participate in multiple training programs periodically. Additional responsibilities may be required and/or vary by project/task. Occasional out-of-town travel is required. This is not a landscaping company or position.
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong leadership and organizational skills, as well as good writing and communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of landscape and/or habitat restoration experience
- Ability to operate a smart phone and electronic devices such as a tablet, iPad, etc. for reporting purposes
- Willingness to travel out of town occasionally (will include overnight stays)
- Must have a valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last three years
- Must be physically able and willing to work in varying terrain (including uneven surfaces and steep slopes) and weather conditions
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to operate small equipment (weed whacker, chainsaw, backpack sprayer, hedger, pole saw, etc.)
- Knowledge of native plants and weed species
- Plan reading and takeoff experience
- Grading experience
- Planting experience
- Knowledge of Best Management Practices
- Mechanical skills
- Minor electrical experience
- Fence installation experience
- Irrigation systems experience – installation, layout, valves, controllers, troubleshooting/repairs, etc.
- Previous experience in a crew lead position
Job Features
HELIX seeking an experienced, highly motivated Habitat Restoration Lead with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our team in Orange County. HELIX offers biological and cultural re...
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 team. 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
The Habitat Restoration Technician duties include working on public and private job sites removing non-native plant species, mowing/weed whipping, herbicide application, plant installation, irrigation installation, and various other tasks as directed by the Habitat Restoration Lead and Habitat Restoration Supervisor. Habitat Restoration Technicians will participate in daily tailgate meetings and periodic training sessions. Habitat Restoration Technicians will also travel out-of-town as needed for projects on occasion. This is not a landscaping company or position.
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong organizational skills, as well as good writing and communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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 Los Angeles team. Our Construction Group division special...
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. Our Construction Group division specializes in environmental construction, habitat restoration/maintenance throughout California. This is not a landscaping company or position.
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
The Habitat Restoration Technician duties include working on public and private job sites removing non-native plant species, mowing/weed whipping, herbicide application, plant installation, irrigation installation, and various other tasks as directed by the Habitat Restoration Lead and Habitat Restoration Supervisor. Habitat Restoration Technicians will participate in daily tailgate meetings and periodic training sessions. Habitat Restoration Technicians will also travel out-of-town as needed for projects on occasion. The ideal candidate for this position will have strong organizational skills, as well as good writing and communication skills.
Minimum Requirements
- 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...
Full-Time
CA - Bay Area, Northern California
HELIX's Construction Group, an environmental construction and habitat restoration company, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Habitat Restoration Technician with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our team in the East Bay area of Antioch, California. HELIX offers biological and cultural resources, regulatory permitting, landscape architecture, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.
The Habitat Restoration Technician duties include working on public and private job sites removing non-native plant species, mowing/weed whipping, herbicide application, plant installation, irrigation installation, and various other tasks as directed by the Habitat Restoration Lead and Habitat Restoration Supervisor. Habitat Restoration Technicians will participate in daily tailgate meetings and periodic training sessions. Habitat Restoration Technicians will also travel out-of-town as needed for projects on occasion. This is not a landscaping company or position.
The ideal candidate for this position will have strong organizational skills, as well as good writing and communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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, an environmental construction and habitat restoration company, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Habitat Restoration Technician with critical thinking skill...
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 a Best Firms to Work For by ZweigGroup. As one of the top environmental services firms across the U.S., HELIX has been recognized for our 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 mission and success of the firm.rm.