Biology Assistant Project Manager

Description

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a growing, employee-owned California-based environmental consulting and planning firm, is seeking a team oriented and motivated Biology Assistant Project Manager with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic, to join one of our southern California office locations (La Mesa, Carlsbad, Irvine, or Pasadena). HELIX supports a hybrid work environment that balances the ability to work in the office and from home, when needed, with the greatest emphasis on maintaining employee safety and wellbeing. HELIX provides CEQA/NEPA, biological, cultural resource management, habitat restoration, regulatory permitting, environmental compliance monitoring, acoustics and noise control, GIS, and air quality and greenhouse gas services to both the public and private sectors.

Why work at HELIX? 

• Employee-owned since 2004
• 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 2023 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 Assistant Project Manager Job Description

The Biology Assistant Project Manager responsibilities include assisting HELIX project managers and senior biologists, as well as leading day-to-day project management tasks for biological resources-related projects. Typical biological resource projects include due diligence assessments, constraints studies, biological technical reports, regulatory permitting, and environmental compliance monitoring. The Biology Assistant Project Manager will attend meetings with HELIX project managers and senior biologists and assist with action items, client communication, and developing solutions to biological challenges and issues. The position will support technical writing of reports, plans, proposals, augments, and other project deliverables and will need to maintain organization of project details, schedule, staffing, and budgets. The Biology Assistant Project Manager may also be required to conduct biological fieldwork on occasion; however, primary responsibilities are not fieldwork related.

The ideal candidate must possess strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills because critical aspects of this position include developing solutions for project challenges, as well as forging strong, collaborative relationships and building consensus among team members, staff, clients, and agencies. A flexible mindset, adaptability to changing circumstances as well as demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills are imperative for this role. Proven ability to complete projects and project tasks within time and budget constraints is also required. 

Hourly wages will be based on qualifications and/or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting pay range of $34.00 to $37.00 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.

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Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), preferably in an environmental science, biology, or related field. 
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience (outside of academic requirements) in the environmental field assisting with task implementation for terrestrial biological resources, natural resources, or other similar projects OR a Master’s degree in a related field with three years of relevant experience. 
• Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated knowledge of vegetation communities, species, and other terrestrial biological resources (plants, animals,