Copy of Paleontologist (on call)
Core
On-call paleontologist providing taxonomic identification of vertebrate and invertebrate fossils and conducting field monitoring operations for environmental planning and permitting projects in the Western US.
Role type
Senior IC paleontologist (fieldwork & reporting)
Builds
Environmental impact reports and fossil specimen recovery data for infrastructure and energy clients
Domain
Environmental consulting + Paleontology
Required skills
Taxonomic identification of fossils, Field monitoring operations, Data management, Writing technical reports, Reading topographic/geological maps, Driving and vehicle safety compliance
Preferred skills
M.S. or Ph.D. in Paleontology, Federal/state/local environmental regulations expertise, Regional geology knowledge of Western US, Directing field recovery of fossil specimens, Working independently, Reading project maps
Technologies
Topographic maps, Geological maps, Project maps
Responsibilities
Conduct paleontological fieldwork and fossil recovery in the Western US, Provide taxonomic identification of fossils to genus- or species-level, Write concise technical reports and manage data, Travel to project sites across Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, or Colorado, Pass Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC