Lead Field Paleontologist — Wyoming Mitigation Projects

SWCA, Incorporated; Sheridan (WY); Hybride; USD 37 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Travel & lodging provided

Per diem

Overtime pay

Résumé du poste

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Temporary Assistant Project Paleontologist to support projects in the Rocky Mountain Plains region, based out of Denver or Sheridan office. The role will oversee monitoring, surveys, fossil recovery, and data collection with field leadership responsibilities in western U.S.

projects. Ideal candidate has Wyoming mitigation experience and 4+ years in professional paleontological mitigation; preference for Wyoming PER Field Agent.

Qualifications

• Wyoming Field Agent permit required.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred; Bachelor's considered with equivalent Wyoming-based experience.

Responsabilités

• Serve as lead paleontology professional on field projects (Field Agent or PI).
• Supervise monitoring, surveys, fossil recovery, and data collection.
• Plan staffing, equipment, logistics, and daily field assignments.
• Ensure data accuracy, QC, and field documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, impact assessments, and management recommendations.
• Track schedules, budgets, and performance metrics for project execution.
• Mentor field, laboratory, and junior staff.
• Communicate with project managers, clients, agencies, contractors, and field teams.
• Support SWCA and client safety requirements.
• Maintain scientific quality, ethics, and professionalism.

Connaissances

Paleontology field leadership

Field crew supervision

Paleontological monitoring

Data collection & QA

Client & field communication

Formation

M.S. or Ph.D. in Paleontology/Geology/Biology

Bachelor's with equivalent Wyoming experience

Description du poste

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Temporary Assistant Project Paleontologist to support projects in the Rocky Mountain Plains region, based out of Denver or Sheridan office. The role will oversee monitoring, surveys, fossil recovery, and data collection with field leadership responsibilities in western U.S.

projects. Ideal candidate has Wyoming mitigation experience and 4+ years in professional paleontological mitigation; preference for Wyoming PER Field Agent.