Field Paleontologist — Mitigation & Monitoring Specialist

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Colorado; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks a Temporary Staff Level Paleontologist to support a mammoth-scale mitigation project in the Rocky Mountain Plains region, with a base in Denver or Sheridan. The role involves field monitoring, surveys, fossil identification, and data collection on western US projects, including extended field days and travel.

The ideal candidate has Wyoming mitigation experience, a paleontology degree, and the ability to work independently in demanding environments while

Qualifications

• Wyoming PRUP Field Monitor/Field Agent status required.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Paleontology, Geology, Biology, or related field.
• Minimum two years in Wyoming or four years elsewhere in paleontological consulting.
• Experience with paleontological mitigation and construction monitoring.
• Valid driver's license; ability to drive four-wheel drive vehicles on rugged roads.
• Ability to travel extensively and work long outdoor field days.

Responsibilities

• Act as a permitted Field Monitor on project teams.
• Prepare logs for field surveys, monitoring, fossil collection, or related efforts.
• Conduct fieldwork including monitoring and surveys; ensure data quality and tracking.
• Communicate with leads, project managers, field crews, and clients to ensure quality services.
• Potentially lead field survey crews and oversee daily field activities and safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Paleontology, Geology, Biology

Tools

GPS data collection

Field monitoring equipment

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants seeks a Temporary Staff Level Paleontologist to support a mammoth-scale mitigation project in the Rocky Mountain Plains region, with a base in Denver or Sheridan. The role involves field monitoring, surveys, fossil identification, and data collection on western US projects, including extended field days and travel.

The ideal candidate has Wyoming mitigation experience, a paleontology degree, and the ability to work independently in demanding environments while