Garcia and Associates

With the growing demand for biological and cultural consulting services, Garcia and Associates frequently has openings in a variety of disciplines. Feel free to send us a cover letter and resume even if you don't currently see an opening in your discipline.

Human Resources and Invoicing Specialist

Position Summary: Maintain all Human Resource information within two computer systems and provide support with detailed monthly billing of 200 projects. This job requires strong attention to detail and consistently reliable attendance.
Reporting to: Company Controller
Location: San Anselmo, CA
Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Key Responsibilities:

Review and process hire forms and related documents
Setup and maintain employee information in ADP and Deltek Vision
E-verify new hires using I-9 form
Setup and maintain personnel files
Assist payroll staff with semi-monthly payroll processing.
Process unemployment claims
Benefits administration
Ability to maintain confidential information
Gather and organize all supporting documents for invoicing. This includes filing, scanning, highlighting and reconciling of sage logs.

Qualifications:

Excellent computer skills, including intermediate knowledge of Word and Excel
Effective oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills
Highly organized and ability to maintain an exceptional level of accuracy
Self-starter requiring minimal supervision and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude, high energy, enthusiastic and detail oriented

Garcia and Associates (GANDA) is a growing 175+ person consulting firm headquartered in San Anselmo with offices in eleven cities. GANDA offers competitive pay, medical coverage, 401(k), profit sharing, and paid vacation, illness, and holiday leave.
Garcia and Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse work force. EOE/M/F/D/V.
To apply for this position, send a letter of interest, resume and salary history/requirements to: Human Resources at: HR@garciaandassociates.com.
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Senior Biological Consultant

Garcia and Associates (GANDA), a natural and cultural resources consulting firm, is seeking a mid-to-senior level biologist to work in the newly opened Washington State office. We are seeking an energetic professional with experience working in the State of Washington. The ideal candidate will have an M.S. or Ph.D. in a biological or related discipline, strong writing skills, and experience and contacts in the Washington region. A strong working knowledge of NEPA, SEPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Wetlands and other local, state, and federal environmental regulations is required. The candidate will also have specific expertise on Washington ecosystems and species.

GANDA offers a compensation package that includes competitive pay; professional memberships, meeting participation and continuing education; cafeteria plan; retirement plan; paid vacation, and profit sharing. The salary for this position will be commensurate with the applicant's credentials and experience. See our website at www.garciaandassociates.com for more information on the firm.
Please email resume, cover letter and a minimum of 3 references to:
Dena McCann
Garcia and Associates
dmccann@garciaandassociates.com

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Regulatory Compliance and Permitting Consultant

Garcia and Associates (GANDA), a natural and cultural resources consulting firm, is seeking a mid-to-senior level regulatory and permitting analyst to work in the newly opened Washington State office. We are seeking an energetic professional with experience working in the State of Washington. The ideal candidate will have an M.S. or Ph.D. in environmental studies or related discipline, strong writing skills, and experience and contacts in the Washington region. A strong working knowledge of NEPA, SEPA, JARPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Wetlands, stormwater and other local, state, and federal environmental regulations is required.

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Cultural Resources Consultant

Garcia and Associates (GANDA), a natural and cultural resources consulting firm, is seeking a mid-to-senior level archeologist to work in the newly opened Washington State office. We are seeking an energetic professional with experience working within the State of Washington. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Master's degree in archeology or related discipline, at least 5 years of job experience, strong field skills, and knowledge of local tribes, with experience and contacts in the Washington region. Candidates will have broad expertise in archaeology, in-depth knowledge of cultural resources issues, and extensive experience in all phases of Section 106 of the NHPA, SEPA, and NEPA compliance and Washington Executive Order 05-05. The candidate will have superior writing skills and be capable of preparing research designs, treatment plans, reports, and other documents.

GANDA offers a compensation package that includes competitive pay; professional memberships, meeting participation and continuing education; cafeteria plan; retirement plan; paid vacation, and profit sharing. The salary for this position will be commensurate with the applicant's credentials and experience. See our website at www.garciaandassociates.com for more information on the firm. Please email resume, cover letter and a minimum of 3 references to:
Dena McCann
Garcia and Associates
dmccann@garciaandassociates.com

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Senior and Mid-level Botanists with rare plant survey experience in California deserts

Garcia and Associates (GANDA), a natural and cultural resources consulting firm, seeks to employ botanists at several levels of experience. We anticipate filling multiple positions at the field biologist level, as well as the project management level for applicants with extensive project management or senior level consulting experience. Senior Botanist will be tasked with managing large-scale field projects in the southern California region. Botanists would be stationed out of the Palm Springs/Palm Desert office but should expect to travel to projects throughout the southern California region. Projects will be based primarily in the southern California desert regions, though travel for jobs managed out of other offices may occur occasionally. Applicants should expect extensive field work and project-related travel. The minimum education requirement for the senior position is a M.S. degree in botany or related field (B.S. minimum for mid-level). Prior experience in natural resource consulting is very desirable. Experience with California desert flora, riparian communities, wetlands, restoration of habitats and resource impact assessments is also desired. Highly qualified applicants will possess solid writing, communication and computer skills. In addition, they shall have a familiarity with standard sampling and analytical techniques, in particular, for rare plant surveys. Applicants for the senior botanist position should have experience managing projects and staff. The flexibility to work on a variety of diverse tasks and a willingness to learn and adapt to a wide range of natural resource issues is a basic requirement for this position.

Garcia and Associates offers benefits package for full-time permanent employees including: 401(k), health insurance, cafeteria plan, and profit sharing. Salary for the person(s) hired to fill these position(s) is dependent on qualifications and experience. Seasonal/project hire positions are also available. See our website at www.garciaandassociates.com for more information on the firm.

Please submit a cover letter referencing the position of interest, resume, and minimum of three references (faxes will be accepted) to:

Susan Infalt
Garcia and Associates
415 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603
fax 530/823-3138
sinfalt@garciaandassociates.com

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Prehistoric Archaeological Project Manager

Garcia and Associates (GANDA) is seeking a Project Manager to work from our Oceanside office in San Diego County, California. Specifically, we are looking for a prehistoric archaeologist with a minimum of a Master’s degree who has experience with the following:

Preparing proposals, managing and tracking budgets, and coordinating with staff, clients, and California tribes.
Solid field experience conducting and supervising all types of field projects (survey, excavations, and monitoring).
Be a prehistoric archaeologist with at least 5 years of experience working in California. However, experience also managing historical archaeological project is a plus.
A firm understanding of both state and federal cultural resources laws and regulations.
Experience coordinating with the California Office of Historic Preservation and other agencies.
Marketing and business development.

The selected candidate will have superior writing skills and be capable of preparing Research Designs, Treatment Plans, Reports, and other documents. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits, commensurate with experience and qualifications. To apply, please submit your resume and a technical report sample to cdenardo@garciaandassociates.com.

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Senior Aquatic Ecologist

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include leading a team of several aquatic biologists. Applicant will provide senior fisheries or benthic macroinvertebrate expertise and will be responsible for technical oversight of aquatics projects, project management, and some business development. Typical projects include impact assessment, mitigation planning, technical writing, data analysis, and modeling in compliance with NEPA, state environmental quality acts, FERC regulations, ESA, etc. Position will entail a combination of field and office work. Applicant must be willing and able to work on a variety of tasks and issues and handle tight deadlines.

Qualifications: The person hired will be based in the San Anselmo, San Francisco, or Auburn CA offices. Minimum education is an M.S. degree in aquatic ecology, fisheries science or related field. Experience in consulting, especially with aquatic resource impact assessments pertaining to hydropower and water resource development, is highly desirable. Qualified applicants will possess solid writing, communication, and computer skills, and be familiar with standard fisheries sampling and analytical techniques. Experience with hydrology, geomorphology, stream habitat assessment, and water quality assessment is also desirable.

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience. We offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k), health insurance, cafeteria plan, and profit sharing.

Contact: Please send resumes, cover letter and a minimum of three references to:
Mr. John Garcia, Principal, GANDA, One Saunders Ave, San Anselmo, CA 94960. Fax [(415) 458 - 5829] or email [jgarcia@garciaandassociates.com] acceptable. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage minorities and women to apply.

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