[Hiring] Mid-level Biologist @HELIX ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING, INC.
Role Description
Do meaningful fieldwork. Deliver defensible science. Join HELIX.
HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking Mid-Level As-Needed Biologists to support biological resources projects throughout Northern California, including the Sacramento region, Central Valley, and Bay Area. This Mid-Level Biologist role is ideal for an experienced consulting biologist who enjoys a balance of fieldwork, reporting, and collaboration—while maintaining schedule flexibility through an as-needed arrangement.
A Mid-Level Biologist at HELIX may spend time conducting:
• Biological reconnaissance surveys
• Vegetation community mapping
• Special-status species surveys
• Construction monitoring
You’ll also contribute to:
• Technical reports
• CEQA/NEPA documentation
• Permit applications
This role requires strong independent field skills, clear technical writing skills, and the ability to deliver quality work on schedule and within budget.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, or related environmental science field
• 3+ years of professional experience as a consulting biologist (including at least 1 year in Northern California)
• Experience independently conducting biological resource assessments
• Demonstrated experience preparing biological technical reports
• Ability to work long days in the field over varying terrain and conditions
• Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record
Requirements
• Floristic survey experience in Northern California
• Wetland delineation experience and/or certifications
• Special-status species survey permits
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies
• Habitat restoration planning and implementation experience
Benefits
• As-needed, hourly position – no guarantee of hours
• Based in Northern California (Sacramento, Central Valley, or Bay Area)
• Telework available depending on location
• Occasional overnight travel may be required
• Pay: $35–$40 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Company Description
HELIX is a growing, employee-owned, California-based environmental consulting and planning firm known for high-quality work and a collaborative culture. Our Biology team supports a wide range of public and private projects, providing biological surveys, regulatory compliance, permitting, and habitat restoration services.
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Do meaningful fieldwork. Deliver defensible science. Join HELIX.
HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking Mid-Level As-Needed Biologists to support biological resources projects throughout Northern California, including the Sacramento region, Central Valley, and Bay Area. This Mid-Level Biologist role is ideal for an experienced consulting biologist who enjoys a balance of fieldwork, reporting, and collaboration—while maintaining schedule flexibility through an as-needed arrangement.
A Mid-Level Biologist at HELIX may spend time conducting:
• Biological reconnaissance surveys
• Vegetation community mapping
• Special-status species surveys
• Construction monitoring
You’ll also contribute to:
• Technical reports
• CEQA/NEPA documentation
• Permit applications
This role requires strong independent field skills, clear technical writing skills, and the ability to deliver quality work on schedule and within budget.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, or related environmental science field
• 3+ years of professional experience as a consulting biologist (including at least 1 year in Northern California)
• Experience independently conducting biological resource assessments
• Demonstrated experience preparing biological technical reports
• Ability to work long days in the field over varying terrain and conditions
• Valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record
Requirements
• Floristic survey experience in Northern California
• Wetland delineation experience and/or certifications
• Special-status species survey permits
• Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies
• Habitat restoration planning and implementation experience
Benefits
• As-needed, hourly position – no guarantee of hours
• Based in Northern California (Sacramento, Central Valley, or Bay Area)
• Telework available depending on location
• Occasional overnight travel may be required
• Pay: $35–$40 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Company Description
HELIX is a growing, employee-owned, California-based environmental consulting and planning firm known for high-quality work and a collaborative culture. Our Biology team supports a wide range of public and private projects, providing biological surveys, regulatory compliance, permitting, and habitat restoration services.
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