Nevada Paleontology Field Technician – 6‑Month Project

ERM; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ERM is hiring a Paleontological Field Technician to provide on-site compliance support during surveys for a gas pipeline project in Nevada. The role works with project managers and resources leads to conduct surveying, respond to discoveries, and keep the project compliant and on schedule.

This full-time position (40-50 hours/week) runs for 6 months with a possibility of extension. Candidates should have field judgment, safety awareness, and the ability to work in active construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, paleontology, anthropology, biology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of professional paleontological survey and construction monitoring experience in Arizona and New Mexico.
• Familiarity with BLM paleontology guidelines and permits; other states considered.

Responsibilities

• Survey predefined study areas for paleontological resources following survey plans.
• Identify and document paleontological resources in various rocks and deposits.
• Coordinate with paleontology leads, field directors, archaeologists, and project managers.
• Maintain compliance with applicable permits and terms and conditions.
• Complete daily survey notes, logs, and photographic documentation.
• Collect GPS data as instructed and assist with summaries and discoveries.

Skills

Field surveying

Regulatory compliance

GPS data collection

Paleontological identification

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Geology degree

Tools

GPS devices

Esri Field Maps

Survey123

Job description

ERM is hiring a Paleontological Field Technician to provide on-site compliance support during surveys for a gas pipeline project in Nevada. The role works with project managers and resources leads to conduct surveying, respond to discoveries, and keep the project compliant and on schedule.

This full-time position (40-50 hours/week) runs for 6 months with a possibility of extension. Candidates should have field judgment, safety awareness, and the ability to work in active construction