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.

Additional Qualifications Considered a Plus 

• 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.

Salary

Pay will be based on qualifications and/or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $84,000 to $115,000 annually.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates must apply online through Paylocity with a resume and cover letter. Begin by clicking “Apply Now” below.