Associate Paleontologist | Multiple Locations

Chronicle Heritage; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Paleontologist to lead field teams in various states. This role involves overseeing paleontological investigations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and conducting field surveys. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a solid educational background in geology or a related field. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and professional development while working on impactful projects across the country. If you're passionate about paleontology and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in paleontological investigations and monitoring.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and ability to lead field crews.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field and laboratory activities for multiple projects.
• Lead survey crews and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Travel for fieldwork and manage project completion.

Skills

Paleontological investigations

Leadership abilities

Oral and written communication

Knowledge of federal regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology or related field

Master's degree in geology or related field

Job description

Associate Paleontologist | Multiple Locations

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Company Profile
Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description
Chronicle Heritage seeks a Paleontological Field Director to join our quickly growing team of experienced, motivated professionals in Utah, Texas, Wyoming, Oregon, New Mexico, Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Virginia. The Field Director will provide leadership for the paleontology field mitigation crew in support of ongoing transmission, renewable energy, transportation, and federal and state inventory projects. Some travel is required with the potential for extended overnight hotel stays. Compensation for travel and lodging is provided on a project-by-project basis. Pay rate is dependent upon experience.

Hire Type: Full Time (hourly)
Schedule: 40 hours, overtime when necessary, based on project needs
Location: Field-Based – Utah, Texas, Wyoming, Oregon, New Mexico, Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Virginia

Responsibilities

• Oversee field, laboratory, and reporting activities for one or more projects at a time
• Lead field survey crews and oversee compliance monitors
• Implement federal regulations pertaining to paleontological resources
• Work both independently and in a team environment
• Travel, including overnight hotel stays, as necessary
• Work with the team leads and project managers to successfully complete projects

Physical And Mental Requirements And Work Environment

• Regular fieldwork or on-site inspections are required, which necessitates ability to frequently travel/drive a vehicle (sight, hearing, and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms), cognitive ability to plan travel, use maps or GPS navigation systems.
• May require ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking 10+ miles per day on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing on rough terrain. Fieldwork may involve exposure to conditions of rain, sun, heat, wind, dust, etc., with exposure to animals, plants, wet conditions, biting insects, poison oak, etc. May require use of respiratory equipment.
• Some fieldwork may require carrying loads up to 25 pounds or work around heavy construction equipment.
• Vision is required to observe environmental phenomena and record and translate observations into text (either keyboard entry on a computer or dictation and audio translation of recording to Standard English scientific text).
• Mental requirements include ability to organize one’s own work or that of crew members; ability to recognize and observe scientific data and analyze data as well as ability to perform calculations. Must also be able to observe social and professional interactions and respond appropriately.
• Some work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and requires sustained sitting and use of fingers, hands, and arms to operate a computer and perform keyboard entry of data or document preparation (or equivalent with accommodation). Must also be able to operation standard office equipment (phone, copy machine, FAX machine, etc.)

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Master’s degree specializing in geology, paleontology, geoscience, paleobiology, or a closely related field
• 3+ years of experience conducting paleontological construction monitoring
• Experience on BLM Projects
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree specializing in geology, paleontology, geoscience, paleobiology, or a closely related field
• 3+ years of experience conducting paleontological investigations in Utah, Texas, Wyoming, Oregon, New Mexico, Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Virginia
• Knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to paleontological resources, and state-specific knowledge
• 3+ years of experience conducting paleontological resource surveys, identifying fossils in the field, fossil collection, and laboratory preparation
• Ability to be listed as a Field Agent on federal paleontological use permits.
• Ability to travel with the potential for overnight stays, sometimes in remote locations, rough terrain, and challenging weather conditions

Additional Information
Chronicle Heritage participates in E-Verify to ensure all staff are authorized to work in the United States. Chronicle Heritage is also an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology