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.
Currently Open Field Positions:
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.
Biologist
Reports To: Project Managers & Chief of Staff/Director of Programs
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Range: $22-37+, DOE
Role Summary: Part-time remote work (hours to vary, with overtime occurring regularly, but anticipated to average less than 30 hours/week over a 12-month period). Responsible for conducting environmental compliance wildlife surveys, monitoring, and preparing high-quality technical reports and environmental documents for a fast-growing, reputable, diverse, and committed team.
Essential Duties:
- Conducting environmental inspections for special status wildlife and plants, nesting bird surveys, biological assessments, wetland delineation and classification, and construction monitoring.
- Building and maintaining productive professional and personal networking relationships.
- Communicating with regulatory agencies, field biologists, construction crews to complete reporting requirements.
- Applying Health and Safety policies and procedures as appropriate.
- Use of GPS units and aerial photographs for project navigation and collecting field data.
- Taking photographs and detailed notes of site conditions.
- Understanding of project environmental requirements and associated laws protecting biological resources.
- Preparing high quality technical reports and environmental documents.
- Frequent field work, often requiring overnight stays.
- Support to project management teams on dynamic projects.
Competencies:
- Highly motivated and team-oriented.
- Effective and concise communication, especially client forward facing/communication skills.
- Ability to participate in multiple projects simultaneously.
- Comfortable working in physically challenging outdoor situations, in all types of weather, and traveling on a regular basis to project sites which may require overnight stays.
- Strong leadership and relationship building skills.
- Ability to delegate effectively.
- Must have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must provide declaration of auto insurance (CA state-minimum required) upon hire.
- Must complete a background check.
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Prior experience with wildlife and/or botanical targeted surveys required.
- Minimum 2 years relevant experience in restoration and environmental consulting, or an equivalent combination of education (e.g., advanced degree) and experience.
- Experience within electric and/or gas utility projects is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully execute technical aspects of small to medium projects.
- Special-status species experience preferred, including an understanding of federal and state agency requirements with special-status species on utility projects.
- Familiar with CEQA, NEPA, CESA, CWA compliance processes and permitting including Initial Study Biological Assessments.
- Prior experience with waters, wetlands, fisheries preferred.
- Knowledge in GIS software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with MS Office.
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 outdoors, walking and standing frequently for several hours and 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.
Field Archaeologist
Reports To: Project Managers & Chief of Staff/Director of Programs
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Range: $21-35+, DOE
Role Summary: Part-time remote work (hours to vary, with overtime occurring regularly, but anticipated to average less than 30 hours/week over a 12-month period). Responsible for performing environmental compliance archaeological surveys, monitoring and various other professional tasks.
Essential Duties:
- Conducting archaeological inspections/monitoring/assessments/detailed reports
- Performing subsurface testing and surface surveys
- Participating in excavation; artifact processing and analysis
- Emergency response to wildland fire infrastructure restoration
- Class III cultural resource inventory; Class I surveys
- Communicate with Pax project managers, construction crews, and other field staff to complete the reporting requirements
- Use of GPS units and aerial photographs for project navigation and collect field data
- Taking photographs and detailed notes of site conditions
- Understanding of project environmental requirements and associated laws protecting archaeological resources
- Prepare high quality technical reports and documents
- Frequent field work, often requiring overnight stays
Competencies:
- Highly motivated and team-oriented
- Effective and concise communication, especially client forward facing/communication skills
- Ability to participate in multiple projects simultaneously
- Comfortable working in physically challenging outdoor situations, in all types of weather, and traveling on a regular basis to project sites which may require overnight stays
- Strong leadership and relationship building skills
- Ability to delegate effectively
- Must have a satisfactory driving record
- Must provide declaration of auto insurance (CA state-minimum required) upon hire
- Must complete a background check
Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or related field. Advanced degree in anthropology, archaeology, historical archaeology, or related field desired
- Minimum 2 years of relevant, demonstrable, progressively responsible employment in CRM
- Experience guiding a variety of projects and interfacing with clients and personnel at varying levels will be highly valued
- Register of Professional Archaeologists (RPA) certification strongly desired
- Archaeological targeted survey experience
- Intermediate-level competency in Office 365 and other computer and browser-based software
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 outdoors, walking and standing frequently for several hours and 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
Currently Open Office Positions:
Director of Cultural Resources
Job Title: Director of Cultural Resources
Reports To: Chief of Staff/Director of Programs and Principal
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Ojai office and/or remote
Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year, based on experience
Bonus: Eligible for annual bonus of up to 10% of base salary
Hours: Full-time (40+ hours/week) with 55-60% billable time expected
Summary
At Pax Environmental, we pride ourselves on our people-first culture, where effective communication and outstanding client relationships are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to maintaining a strong reputation drives us to stay at the forefront of the industry, leveraging cutting-edge practices while fostering a deep love for the environment and our natural/cultural resources. We are seeking a candidate who embodies the qualities of a hungry, humble, and smart leader someone eager to grow their career within our fast-growing environmental consulting firm. If you re passionate about making a positive impact and thrive in a collaborative environment, we d love to hear from you!
The Director of Cultural Resources will lead a diverse team of archaeologists, paleontologists, Native American monitors, historians, and architectural historians, overseeing the development and management of cultural resource programs within our environmental consulting firm. This pivotal role focuses on business development, strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing cultural resource management. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in cultural resources management and compliance, coupled with a proven track-record in business development to foster growth in this sector. The Director will ensure that all projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet all regulatory and client requirements. In addition to project oversight, the Director will assist management in recruiting high-level talent as needed, provide guidance and mentorship to Project Managers, and help develop standardized reporting templates, field techniques, and project management systems to enhance team continuity. Regular communication with the executive team will be essential to track progress toward quarterly goals and key performance indicators.
Essential Duties (Director of Cultural Resources)
1. Leadership and Team Development
Team Oversight:
o Oversee the cultural resources team, providing direction and support in project execution and compliance.
o Direct, manage, and mentor an internal team of Pax staff with diverse levels of experience and expertise.
Strategic Planning:
o Develop and implement strategic plans to expand cultural resources services in line with company goals.
o Collaborate with senior management to integrate cultural resources strategies into the firm's overall business development efforts.
Mentorship and Training:
o Mentor, advise, and support Senior Project Managers and Project Managers[A1] throughout the project cycle.
o Actively support Chief of Staff and HR in the interviewing, hiring, and training of new Project Managers and Senior Cultural staff.
o Identify courses, trainings, and certifications to facilitate ongoing staff education and qualifications.
o Lead internal project management and discipline-specific trainings.
o Conduct performance reviews and support professional development for team members.
o Assist in identifying, interviewing, and training new talent.
Conflict Resolution:
o Provide guidance on technical and project-related issues, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
o Daily conflict resolution as needed.
2. Business Development
Proposal Management:
o Lead proposals and presentations for new projects, highlighting the firm's expertise in cultural resource management and compliance.
o Support the Business Development Lead with project feasibility, staff/qualification requirements, and preparation of other business development materials.
o Facilitate the business development team with proposal creation.
Client Relationship Management:
o Foster new client relationships and strengthen existing client relationships.
o Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, government agencies, and stakeholders.
Opportunity Identification:
o Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the cultural resources sector.
o Identify new work opportunities as other opportunities wane or wax within a contract.
o Identify opportunities to grow current projects and the need for new staff.
3. Project Management and Execution
Project Coordination:
o Lead the proposals, coordination, planning, and administering of complex multidisciplinary environmental studies.
o Oversee multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously.
o Manage project cycle from setup to breakdown (developing cost estimates, managing field staff, tracking project budgets and deliverables).
Quality Assurance and Documentation:
o Ensure the integrity and completeness of all documents with strong QA/QC procedures.
o Review and edit reports, correspondence, and permit applications.
o Ensure that projects meet quality, schedule, and budget objectives.
o Edit reports, correspondence, permit applications, and business development materials.
o Author technical reports, archaeological reports, and educational reports.
o Edit and review complex paleontology reports.
Regulatory and Technical Guidance:
o Provide strategic environmental regulatory support on multidisciplinary projects.
o Lead Cultural Resources team in technical reports and provide guidance for various regulatory requirements.
o Demonstrate competence of archaeological theories in reports.
Client Interaction:
o Develop and execute client and public presentations to governmental agencies, boards, commissions, and stakeholders.
4. Safety and Risk Management
Safety Oversight:
o Ensure the safety of all supporting staff through safety systems and procedures.
o Familiarity with internal Health and Safety Plan as well as OSHA regulations and requirements.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
o Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
o Resolve issues and conflicts that arise during the project, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and objectives.
o Implement contingency plans as necessary to address unforeseen challenges.
Competencies
- Ability to understand the big picture related to projects and client relationships, while also having a strong understanding of the details, science, and how the results relate to the outcome of the project.
- Ability to quickly and efficiently develop project scopes of work and generate rough order of magnitude (ROM) budget estimates during the initial scoping and project intake phase.
- Experience working alongside local Indigenous populations and various government agencies.
- Initiative-taking and collaborative.
- Effective and concise communication.
- Strong leadership and relationship building skills.
- Ability to delegate effectively.
- In-depth knowledge of legislation (e.g., OSHA/EPA) and procedures.
- Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety.
- Strong aptitude for independently coordinating and accomplishing difficult tasks.
- Must have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must provide declaration of auto insurance (CA state-minimum required) upon hire.
- Must complete a background check[A2] .
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience managing environmental projects and programs.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting.
- Master s degree in archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, or related field. A PhD is preferred.
- Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PgMP) is highly preferred.
- Proven track-record in business development and securing large value contracts.
- Expertise in Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.
- Expertise in regulatory permits including Section 404, Section 401 and ARPA.
- Meet the Secretary of the Interior s Standards for Archaeology and History
- Qualified under multiple agencies as Principal Investigator for Archaeology
- In-depth understanding of cultural resource regulations (e.g., NHPA, NEPA) and compliance processes.
- Ability to navigate complex paleontology projects and ensure all SVP guidelines are followed.
- High-level competency in Office 365 and other computer and browser-based software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Physical Requirements
- Required to sit or stand at an office workstation, sometimes for extended periods.
- Required to work on keyboard, using a 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 based on 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.