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Description

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a growing, California-based employee-owned environmental consulting firm, is seeking a motivated As-Needed Biologist with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our Northern California Team. HELIX offers environmental, biological, landscape architecture, regulatory permitting, cultural resources, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration, and GIS services to both the public and private clients across a variety of sectors.

Why work for HELIX? We prioritize our employees. We have been an employee-owned firm since 2004, providing employees a vested interest in the firms success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). HELIX placed in the top three for environmental consulting firms and in the top ten for firms in our size range (100 to 199 employees) nationwide in a recent ZweigWhite Best Firms to Work For survey. Our employees describe us as team-oriented, caring, flexible, and driven by our standards of integrity.

The As-Needed Field Biologist position provides support to our biology team throughout the year, especially during our busy field season in the spring. This position is an as-needed role and is utilized to supplement our full-time workforce. You will not be guaranteed a minimum number of hours.

Biologist duties may include:

• Conducting terrestrial biological monitoring.
• Conducting special-status species surveys.
• Conducting environmental compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Authoring technical documents.

The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, as working closely with HELIX team members is essential to the success of this position. Strong analytical skills, a positive attitude, flexible mindset, and adaptability to changing circumstances are imperative.

Hourly wages will be based on qualifications and/or experience, with an expected starting pay range of $27 to $40 per hour.

HELIX is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or veteran status. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements for Biologist:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in an environmental science, biology, or related field (degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable).
• One year of professional experience (outside of academic requirements) related to terrestrial biology, including experience with an environmental consulting firm.
• Northern California experience conducting terrestrial construction monitoring and/or conducting surveys for terrestrial biological resources.
• Demonstrated experience working with Northern California terrestrial flora and fauna.
• Experience with terrestrial field data collection methods and equipment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining accurate field notes and maps, project files, work logs, etc.
• Must be able to hike long distances over varying terrain under varying weather conditions.
• Valid California Drivers License with a clean driving record over the last three years.

Qualifications considered a plus for Biologist:

• Agency permits to survey for California red-legged frog, foothill yellow-legged frog, Alameda whipsnake, California tiger salamander, salt march harvest mouse, Ridgways rail, dusky-footed woodrat, and/or other listed and special-status species.
• Experience conducting nesting bird surveys including protocol surveys for Swainsons hawk and Burrowing Owl surveys.
• Demonstrated experience preparing biological monitoring reports.
• Experience conducting jurisdictional delineations, California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) analyses, or habitat restoration monitoring.

Salary Range: $27 - $40 hourly

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Temporary

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology