HELIX ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, INC. Jobs (5)

Do you want to work at a company where the employee-owners genuinely care about each other and foster a collaborative environment?

Do you want to be part of a team that does great work on a wide variety of projects that are important to your community?

Are you excited for the next step in your career to focus on managing resources-related projects, leading biological technical report preparation, and serving as the lead for biological resources during environmental review of projects?

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a growing, California-based employee-owned environmental consulting firm, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Biology Project Manager with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our team in Southern California (Irvine or Pasadena office locations).

HELIX offers biological, cultural resources, environmental, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.

Why work at HELIX?

• Employee-owned since 2004
• Offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility of working in-office and remotely
• Invested in professional growth and employee development and training
• Recognized for our workplace practices, employee wellness programs, and community contributions
• Named as one of the 2021 Best Firms to Work For by ZweigGroup

HELIX also offers a competitive benefits package, that includes :

• Robust Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employee and dependents
• Life / Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accrual of Paid Personal Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan participation
• 401K participation with employer contributions

Biology Project Manager Duties :

The Biology Project Manager responsibilities include managing biological resources-related projects, leading biological technical report preparation in accordance with agency requirements, and serving as 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.

Pay will be based on qualifications and / or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $75,000 to $95,000 annually.

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.

Minimum Requirements for Biology Project Manager :

• 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 skills 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 San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.
• Experience managing or preparing CEQA and NEPA documents.
• On the list of County of San Diego Approved CEQA Consultants for Biological Resources, County of Riverside Authorized Biological Consultants, and / or other qualifications demonstrating high level of understanding with local agency requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of larger proposal efforts and participation in interviews.

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Do you want to work at a company where the employee-owners genuinely care about each other and foster a collaborative environment?

Are you looking for an opportunity to build and lead your own CEQA / NEPA team in one of our growing offices?

Then we are looking for you! HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a California-based environmental consulting and planning firm, is seeking an experienced Principal Planner for our Pasadena or Irvine office locations.

This role offers fantastic opportunities for growth and the ability to work with an exceptional management team on important projects the sky is the limit!

This will be a senior position reporting to our Southern California Planning Division Manager, and with direct responsibility for business development, maintenance of client relationships, recruitment and mentoring of staff, and project management, working with environmental planning staff and specialists in other disciplines throughout HELIX’s Southern California offices.

The ideal candidate must possess strong project management and leadership skills, with the proven ability to complete large, complex projects within time and budget constraints.

They will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships among team members, staff, clients, and agencies.

Why work at HELIX?

• Employee-owned since 2004
• Offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility of working in-office and remotely
• Invested in professional growth and employee development and training
• Recognized for our workplace practices, employee wellness programs, and community contributions
• Named as one of the top two environmental firms nationwide in the 2023 Best Firms to Work For by Zweig Group

HELIX also offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• Robust Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employee and dependents
• Life / Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accrual of Paid Personal Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan participation
• 401K participation with employer contributions

Responsibilities / Duties

Take on a strong leadership role in corporate business development. Build relationships with key clients. Identify, target, and develop preferred new clients with significant opportunities.

Play an active role in strengthening key client relationships. Work with other HELIX groups to bring in multi-disciplinary projects.

Participate in negotiation and closing of high-priority contracts.

• Work with the Southern California Planning Division Manager, Environmental Planning Discipline Leader, and Human Resources to recruit and mentor environmental planning staff.
• Manage large CEQA / NEPA compliance projects and on-call contracts and assist others in the completion of environmental documents as needed, completing high-quality work products on time and within budget, to HELIX standards, and to the satisfaction of lead agencies / HELIX clients.
• Prepare proposals / qualifications submittals and manage or participate in interviews to help the company win contracts and meet sales and profit goals.
• Successfully represent HELIX in communications, team meetings, agency hearings and networking / marketing events.

Pay will be based on qualifications and / or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $135,000 to $190,000 annually.

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.

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Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, public planning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing CEQA and NEPA compliance programs and preparing high-quality CEQA and NEPA documents, including at least 5 years of experience as a CEQA / NEPA consultant.
• Strong business development experience, with existing productive client and agency relationships in Southern California.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Southern California environmental and regulatory settings, with related environmental / planning work experience within that setting.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Ability to commute to, and work from, one of HELIX’s offices in Irvine or Pasadena an average of at least two days per week, and up to five days per week if that is your preference.

Additional Qualifications Considered a Plus

• Master’s degree or higher in environmental studies, environmental science, environmental engineering, public planning, business, or a related field.
• American Institute of Certified Planners or Certified Environmental Planner certification.
• Experience managing direct reports.

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HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc

Description :

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a growing, employee-owned California-based environmental consulting and planning firm, is currently seeking a Cultural Resources Project Manager to supplement the high-quality consultant team in our northern California offices.

HELIX offers environmental, cultural resources, biological, acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.

Our Cultural Resources Group performs all types of cultural resources studies for a wide range of project types throughout California.

The successful applicant must be a Registered Professional Archaeologist or have met the necessary educational and experience requirements to quickly obtain this certification.

• The selected individual will be responsible for managing cultural resources studies for small to large projects, conducting and / or oversight of research, field surveys, data recovery and analysis operations, and mitigation monitoring programs;
• report and site record preparation; coordination with other cultural resources and environmental planning staff and subconsultants;

proposal preparation and business development; and interaction with clients and reviewing agencies.

The Cultural Resources Project Manager position requires an individual with a minimum of five years of archaeological experience, including experience managing the work of other archaeologists on projects.

Candidates must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and analytical abilities and be experienced in the preparation of a variety of cultural resources technical reports, including reports in conformance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

Experience with a variety of infrastructure and development project types, document types, and private sector / public agency clients is desirable.

The applicant must have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and experience working in a team-oriented environment. Knowledge of the prehistoric and historic archaeology of northern and central California is required.

Why work for HELIX? We prioritize our employees. We have been an employee-owned firm since 2004, providing employees a vested interest in the firm's 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.

HELIX offers a competitive benefits package, which includes :

• Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off
• Bonus Program
• ESOP participation
• 401K participation

In addition to our competitive benefits package, we also have robust, award-winning wellness, professional growth, employee development training, and community volunteer programs.

We support a hybrid work environment that balances the ability to work in the office and from home.

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.

Pay will be based on qualifications and / or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $79,000 to $100,000 annually.

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Requirements :

Minimum Requirements for Cultural Resources Project Manager :

• Master's Degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, or closely related field with a concentration in archaeology
• Registered Professional Archaeologist or meets the necessary educational and experience requirements to quickly obtain this certification
• Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in archaeology that includes field surveys, data recovery, preparation of California Department of Parks and Recreation 523-series forms, preparation of proposals and archaeological studies / reports and experience with agency consultation / coordination
• Experience providing services in compliance with the federal and California laws and regulations pertaining to historic and archaeological resource management.
• Experience in the study of northern and central California prehistoric and historic archaeology
• Experience coordinating with local Tribal representatives, resulting in positive Tribal relationships
• Strong research, technical writing, organizational, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with considerable responsibility

Additional skills / accomplishments considered a plus :

• Knowledge of local agency guidelines for CEQA compliance, including guidelines pertaining to the completion of cultural resource studies
• Specialized field and / or laboratory skills, such as geoarchaeology, flaked- or ground-stone analysis, shell analysis, or ceramic analysis
• Experience with GPS technology and field data collection
• Specialized field and / or laboratory skills, such as geoarchaeology, flaked- or ground-stone analysis, shell analysis, or ceramic analysis
• Knowledge of local agency guidelines for CEQA compliance, including guidelines pertaining to the completing of cultural resources studies
• Existing client relationships
• Past experience with agency coordination / communication

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HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc

Description :

Do you want to work at a company where the employee-owners genuinely care about each other and foster a collaborative environment?

Do you want to work on some of the most exciting and important projects in the region?

Are you looking for an opportunity to continue to grow your CEQA / NEPA project management skills as part of an exceptional team?

Then we are looking for you! HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX) , a California-based environmental consulting and planning firm, is seeking an Environmental Project Manager for one of our northern California offices, located in Folsom.

This role offers fantastic opportunities for growth and the ability to work on diverse projects the sky is the limit!

You'll have the opportunity to prepare CEQA / NEPA compliance and related environmental documents for a wide range of projects including renewable energy / utilities and water / wastewater facilities, planned communities, residential and mixed-use projects, commercial / industrial development, infrastructure improvement, parks and recreation, agricultural and cannabis cultivation operations, educational facilities, transportation, and military facilities.

Why work at HELIX?

• Employee-owned since 2004
• Offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility of working in-office and remotely
• Invested in professional growth and employee development and training
• Recognized for our workplace practices, employee wellness programs, and community contributions
• Named as one of the 2021 Best Firms to Work For by ZweigGroup

HELIX also offers a competitive benefits package that includes :

• Robust Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employee and dependents
• Life / Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accrual of Paid Personal Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan participation
• 401K participation with employer contributions

The Environmental Project Manager will be responsible for managing the preparation and processing of CEQA / NEPA compliance documents and related technical studies, as well as assisting other Project Managers with their projects.

Duties include document preparation; coordination with other environmental planning staff, in-house technical specialists, and subconsultants;

as well as interaction with clients and reviewing agencies. Proposal preparation and business development are also required, and the ideal candidate must possess the necessary experience and interest for these activities.

They also must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships among team members, staff, clients, and agencies.

Please note that this is not a laboratory, environmental testing / field compliance, or hazardous materials studies / management position.

Please submit a cover letter in addition to your resume.

Pay will be based on qualifications and / or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $74,000 to $104,000 annually .

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.

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Requirements :

Minimum Requirements for Environmental Project Manager :

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in the preparation of CEQA and / or NEPA compliance documents, including at least one year of experience in the preparation of proposals and management of CEQA and / or NEPA compliance projects.
• Experience with California environmental and regulatory setting, obtained through directly related work experience within that setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional skills considered a plus

• Master's or PhD degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, business, or a related field.
• Experience in leading proposals and business pursuits and marketing of environmental consulting services.
• Extensive work experience within Central and Northern California.
• Existing client relationships.

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HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc

Description :

Do you want to work at a company where the employee-owners genuinely care about each other and foster a collaborative environment?

Do you want to work on some of the most exciting and important projects in the region?

Are you looking for an opportunity to continue to grow your CEQA / NEPA project management skills as part of an exceptional team?

Then we are looking for you! HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a California-based environmental consulting and planning firm, is seeking an Environmental Project Manager for either of our San Diego County offices, located in La Mesa and Carlsbad.

This role offers fantastic opportunities for growth and the ability to work on diverse projects the sky is the limit!

• You'll have the opportunity to prepare CEQA / NEPA compliance and related environmental documents for a wide range of projects including private sector residential, commercial, and industrial development;
• public plans and programs; water / wastewater, storm water, and energy / utilities facilities; transportation infrastructure;

educational facilities; and parks and recreation facilities. To complete this important work, you'll have the support of our in-house environmental, biological, landscape architecture, regulatory permitting, cultural resources, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration, and GIS staff.

Why work at HELIX?

• Employee-owned since 2004
• Offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility of working in-office and remotely
• Invested in professional growth and employee development and training
• Recognized for our workplace practices, employee wellness programs, and community contributions
• Named as one of the 2021 Best Firms to Work For by ZweigGroup
• HELIX also offers a competitive benefits package that includes :
• Robust Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employee and dependents
• Life / Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accrual of Paid Personal Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan participation
• 401K participation with employer contributions

The Environmental Planning Project Manager will be responsible for managing the preparation and processing of CEQA / NEPA compliance documents and related technical studies, as well as assisting other Project Managers with their projects.

Duties include document preparation; coordination with other environmental planning staff, in-house technical specialists, and subconsultants;

as well as interaction with clients and reviewing agencies. Proposal preparation and business development are also required, and the ideal candidate must possess the necessary experience and interest for these activities.

They also must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships among team members, staff, clients, and agencies.

Please submit a cover letter in addition to your resume.

Pay will be based on qualifications and / or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $74,000 to $104,000 annually .

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.

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Requirements :

Minimum Requirements for Environmental Project Manager :

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the preparation of CEQA and / or NEPA compliance documents.
• Knowledge of the California environmental and regulatory setting, obtained through directly related work experience within that setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional qualifications considered a plus :

• Master's or PhD degree (or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental science, geography, natural science, environmental engineering, public planning, business, or a related field.
• Experience in leading proposals and business pursuits, and the marketing of consulting services.
• Extensive work experience within San Diego County.
• Existing, enduring client relationships.

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