Field Paleontologist (Staff Level) - Southern CA

SWCA Environmental Consultants; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff-Level Paleontologist to join our Southern CA team for a temporary, hourly role focused on paleontological resource monitoring and fieldwork on Inland Empire projects and other sites across Southern California and the western United States.

The role may fill Staff Level positions based on experience, with duties including supervising field crews, conducting field surveys, monitoring construction, excavations, fossil salvages, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Education and professional experience in paleontology or geology with a B.S./B.A. in paleontology, earth science, or geology or demonstrated equivalent experience is required.
• One year experience monitoring.
• Knowledge of basic field geology skills, such as rock descriptions, measuring stratigraphic columns, and recognizing fossils including trace fossils. Monitors must demonstrate proficiency or ability in recognizing various types of fossils, in collection methods, and in other paleontological field techniques.
• Ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours in sometimes inclement weather conditions, including walking up to 10 miles per day often in rugged terrain; must be able to carry various types of field equipment and supplies
• Must have the ability to use excavation tools
• Must have a valid's driver's license and a good driving record; and must comply with SWCA safety policies

Responsibilities

• Field surveys.
• Construction monitoring.
• Excavations.
• Fossil salvages, and other field tasks as needed.
• Travel is required for this position, including overnight stays, weekend work, and out-of-state travel.
• Experience and qualifications for success: supervision of crew when assigned; data entry, management, and analysis as needed.

Skills

Paleontology knowledge

Field monitoring

Geology knowledge

Physical stamina

GIS experience

Driver's license

Education

BS in paleontology / earth science / geology

Tools

Excavation tools

GIS

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff-Level Paleontologist to join our Southern CA team for a temporary, hourly role focused on paleontological resource monitoring and fieldwork on Inland Empire projects and other sites across Southern California and the western United States.

The role may fill Staff Level positions based on experience, with duties including supervising field crews, conducting field surveys, monitoring construction, excavations, fossil salvages, and travel as needed.