Habitat Restoration Lead

Helix Environmental Planning • Azusa, CA

134d • $26 - $29

About The Position

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a growing, California-based employee-owned environmental consulting firm, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Habitat Restoration Lead with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our team in Los Angeles (El Monte). HELIX offers biological and cultural resources, regulatory permitting, landscape architecture, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration and GIS services to both the public and private sectors.

Requirements

• 3+ years of landscape and/or habitat restoration experience.
• Ability to operate a smart phone and electronic devices such as a tablet, iPad, etc. for reporting purposes.
• Willingness to travel out of town occasionally (will include overnight stays).
• Must have a valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record over the last three years.
• Must be physically able and willing to work in varying terrain (including uneven surfaces and steep slopes) and weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate small equipment (weed whacker, chainsaw, backpack sprayer, hedger, pole saw, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of native plants and weed species.
• Plan reading and takeoff experience.
• Grading experience.
• Planting experience.
• Knowledge of Best Management Practices.
• Mechanical skills.
• Minor electrical experience.
• Fence installation experience.
• Irrigation systems experience - installation, layout, valves, controllers, troubleshooting/repairs, etc.
• Previous experience in a crew lead position.

Responsibilities

• Crew oversight at maintenance and/or construction sites.
• Transporting the crew from HELIX locations to their jobsites in a company vehicle.
• Executing daily safety tailgate meetings and ensuring crews are following HELIX safety standards.
• Training and directing crew members to perform tasks as assigned and performing these tasks alongside the crews.
• Occasional client and project manager interaction.
• Reporting data as requested.
• Participating in multiple training programs periodically.
• Occasional out-of-town travel.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services