Full-Time
CA - Sacramento County, Northern California
HELIX is seeking an experienced as-needed Senior Environmental Planner to support our Folsom office location in Sacramento County. This position will report to our Northern California Environmental Planning Group Manager and the candidate must be willing to work on site in the office.
The ideal As-Needed Senior Environmental Planner candidate must possess strong research, writing, analytical, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), and verbal communication skills along with the proven ability to complete assigned tasks within time and budget constraints. This individual must have the ability to coordinate effectively with multiple project managers and prioritize and complete high-quality work within specified deadlines. They must also have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships among team members, other HELIX staff, clients, subconsultants, and agencies. Attention to detail, including strong spelling, proofreading, and organizational skills, is required.
This position is an as-needed position and is utilized to supplement our full-time workforce. You will not be guaranteed a minimum number of hours.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, public planning, or a related field.
- Minimum of 15 years of related professional work experience in the research, preparation, and review of environmental documents or public notices and reports in compliance with CEQA and/or NEPA within the planning industry.
- Excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong attention to detail, including strong spelling, proofreading, and organizational skills.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to commute to, and work from, our Folsom office.
Job Features
HELIX is seeking an experienced as-needed Senior Environmental Planner to support our Folsom office location in Sacramento County. This position will report to our Northern California Environmental Pl...
Full-Time
CA - Placer County, CA - Sacramento County, Northern California
HELIX is currently seeking a GIS Specialist II to join the team in one of our northern California office locations (Folsom or Roseville). HELIX provides CEQA/NEPA, biological, cultural resource management, habitat restoration, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, acoustics and noise control, air quality and greenhouse gas, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors. The GIS team supports 50+ environmental planners and biologists and offers GIS and cartographic services for technical reports, including vegetation and sensitive resource mapping, analyses of project impacts, and development of resource management and mitigation plans.
This position requires design, layout and production of GIS datasets and cartographic output. Attention to detail, including strong spelling skills, is required. The candidate should be a reliable, self-motivated individual with a positive attitude. This individual will have the ability to communicate effectively with project managers and be able to prioritize, multi-task and complete high-quality work within specified deadlines. Customer service is a priority in the GIS department.
The candidate must have professional expertise using ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro 3.x and ArcGIS 10.x software, including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst. Typical duties include GIS data management, data conversion, map creation, and metadata generation and maintenance, for small to large projects. Must have the ability to incorporate, edit and manage various types of data into GIS.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in geography or closely related field with a concentration in GIS.
- 2 years of professional experience using ESRI software
- Knowledge of geospatial principles, practices and standards
- Experience performing analysis using geoprocessing tools within ArcGIS environments
- Proficiency in cartography and map design, including an understanding of coordinate systems
- Knowledge of GPS technology, field data collection techniques, data integration to GIS, and troubleshooting of equipment and digital files.
- Experience publishing and managing web-based GIS services in ArcGIS Online for Organizations or Portal, Fieldmaps and Survey123
- Familiarity with the California geographic environment, including mapping of environmental resources, impact analyses, and knowledge of biological, archaeological, paleontological, and habitat restoration data sources
- Experience with Arcade or similar scripting language
- Drone pilot, or experience processing drone flight data, preferably using ArcGIS Drone2Map.
- Experience working in the environmental consulting industry
- AutoCAD experience (preferably AutoCAD Map), including using it as a standalone software, and converting data to/from ArcMap
- Experience using the Adobe Suite, preferably Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator
Job Features
HELIX is currently seeking a GIS Specialist II to join the team in one of our northern California office locations (Folsom or Roseville). HELIX provides CEQA/NEPA, biological, cultural resource manage...
Full-Time
CA - Bay Area, Northern California
HELIX's Construction Group, an environmental construction and habitat restoration company, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Lead to join our team in the East Bay area of San Francisco. This position provides direct support to the Restoration Supervisor. Our Construction Group division specializes in environmental construction, habitat restoration/maintenance throughout California.
At HELIX, we are passionate about providing the highest quality of service to every customer, on every product, for every project – no matter how big or small. We pride ourselves on this commitment to excellence and to make it happen, we know that it takes a team and a 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?
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, an environmental construction and habitat restoration company, is seeking a highly motivated Landscape Habitat Restoration Lead to join our team in the East Bay area ...
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 send resume via email to karlal@helixepi.com and/or fax: 619-462-0552.
- 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 - 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...
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.