Botany Biologist – Southern California

As-Needed Botany Biologist – Southern California

HELIX is seeking a motivated As-Needed Biologist with advanced skillset and experience with botany
, critical thinking skills, and a strong work ethic to join our Southern 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.

The As-Needed 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 position and is utilized to supplement our full-time workforce. You will not be guaranteed a minimum number of hours.

Responsibilities/Duties May Include

• Conducting terrestrial biological monitoring for construction/restoration projects.
• Conducting terrestrial biology surveys, including vegetation mapping, and/or focused species surveys including rare plant surveys.
• Managing personal workload and coordinating schedule with Project Managers and La Mesa Operations Manager as appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate field notes and maps, project files, work logs, etc.
• Providing high quality work products on schedule and within budget.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an environmental science, biology or related field (degree in biochemistry or microbiology not acceptable).
• Minimum of two years of professional experience related to terrestrial biology, including experience with an environmental consulting firm.
• Local experience conducting terrestrial construction monitoring and/or conducting surveys for terrestrial biological resources.
• Demonstrated experience working with Southern California terrestrial flora and fauna, including rare plant identification.
• 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 Driver’s License with a clean driving record over the last three years

Additional Qualifications Considered a Plus

• Permits from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to survey for Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, coastal California gnatcatcher, Quino checker spot butterfly, and/or other listed species.
• Experience conducting least Bell’s vireo, Arroyo Toad, and Burrowing Owl surveys
• Demonstrated experience preparing biological monitoring reports.
• A Master’s degree or higher in biology, natural resources, or related field.
• Experience conducting jurisdictional delineations, California Rapid Assessment Method (CRAM) analyses, habitat restoration monitoring, and/or preparing Clean Water Act permit applications.

Hourly wages will be based on qualifications and/or experience. Expected starting pay range of $30 to $34 per hour.

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

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.

Biology / Regulatory Permitting

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.