Careers

 
 

Our Team Standards

The best teams are committed to communicating well, managing our individual duties, diversifying our personal skillsets, and striving to develop outcomes together that consistently reflect our dedication to this important field of work.

Our Hiring Philosophy

At Pax, we take pride in recruiting and hiring driven individuals who exhibit these core standards and demonstrate the professionalism needed to carry our company’s mission forward, provide quality services for our clients, and contribute to a working environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

 

Current Open Positions:

Arborist

Job Title: Arborist
Reports To: Project Manager/ Director
FLSA/California Status: Non-exempt
Location: Ventura to San Bernardino
Salary Range: $35+ DOE
Hours: Part time, as needed (hours to vary, with overtime occurring regularly, but anticipated to average less than 30 hours/week over a 12-month period)

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct environmental inspections for special status wildlife and plants, nesting bird surveys and biological assessments.
  • Conduct tree assessments, tree inventories, and draft tree protection plans.
  • Monitor the implementation and compliance of tree protection measures during construction and other project activities.
  • Communicate with regulatory agencies, clients (homeowners, Cities, Counties), construction crews to complete the reporting requirements.
  • Use of GPS units and aerial photographs for project navigation and collect field data.
  • Take photographs and detailed notes of site conditions.
  • Understand of project environmental requirements and associated laws protecting biological resources.
  • Prepare high quality technical reports and environmental documents.
  • Conduct frequent field work, often requiring overnight stays.

Requirements and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in restoration and environmental consulting.
  • ISA Certified Arborist; Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) certification desired.
  • Ability to research and interpret a variety of municipal tree ordinances.
  • Familiarity with CEQA, NEPA, CESA, CWA Compliance processes and permitting.
  • Prior experience with wildlife and/or botanical targeted surveys preferred.

Competencies:
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong aptitude for independently coordinating and accomplishing difficult tasks.
  • Experience with MS Office.
  • Effective and concise communication.
  • Strong leadership and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to delegate effectively.
  • Must have a satisfactory driving record.
  • Must complete a background check.

Physical Requirements:
  • Required to sit or stand at an office workstation, sometimes for extended periods.
  • Required to work on keyboard, using mouse while looking at computer screens/monitors, sometimes for extended periods.
  • Comfortable working physically challenging outdoor situations in all types of weather and traveling on a regular basis to project sites which may require overnight stays.
  • Able to perform field work on uneven terrain.
  • Required to work with tools.
  • Be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

How To Apply:

Please email letter of interest and resume to: hr@paxenviro.com. We will carefully review your application and respond personally to applicants that best match the qualifications for the open positions. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other factors prohibited by law.