Field Paleontologist: Assistant/Staff, Bay Area

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Half Moon Bay (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Staff or Staff Paleontologist to join our Paleontology team in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role involves monitoring and fieldwork for Bay Area projects, with oversight in Half Moon Bay, CA.

Candidates should have up to two years of relevant experience, a paleontology or geology background, and be able to work long field hours in varied conditions. This is a temporary non-exempt position reporting to the Half Moon Bay office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in paleontology or geology or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Up to one year of related Paleontology experience.
• Knowledge of basic field geology skills and fossil recognition.
• Proficiency in paleontological field techniques and collection methods.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and pedestrian surveys to gather data on paleontological resources.
• Analyze and test collected samples for composition and significance for curation at approved facilities.
• Collaborate with geospatial scientists to prepare reports and mitigation plans.
• Prepare plans to minimize impacts on protected paleontological resources during projects.

Skills

Paleontology basics

Geology knowledge

Field safety

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s in Paleontology or Geology

Tools

GIS experience

Data management

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an Assistant Staff or Staff Paleontologist to join our Paleontology team in the San Francisco Bay Area. The role involves monitoring and fieldwork for Bay Area projects, with oversight in Half Moon Bay, CA.

Candidates should have up to two years of relevant experience, a paleontology or geology background, and be able to work long field hours in varied conditions. This is a temporary non-exempt position reporting to the Half Moon Bay office.