Job Description
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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