Paleontologist

Aspen Environmental Group; California; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspen Environmental Group is seeking an experienced paleontologist to support our Cultural Resources Group, based in Agoura Hills, CA. The role will be on-call with potential to become permanent, with work primarily remote or in the field and requires eligibility as Field Director or Principal Paleontologist on our CA BLM Permit.

Qualified candidates will have 5–10+ years of paleontological experience, leadership in surveys and monitoring, strong technical writing, and proficiency with MS Word

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of professional paleontological experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of surveys, excavations, and monitoring programs.
• Authorship of technical reports.
• Prior experience supervising paleontological staff.
• Meets SVP standards for a Qualified Professional Paleontologist.
• Qualified to serve as Principal Investigator on federal projects, subject to BLM approval.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional attention to quality.
• Excellent technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee paleontological monitoring and field surveys.
• Prepare technical reports supporting CEQA and NEPA compliance.
• Document fossil discoveries and implement mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with construction crews and project teams.
• Ensure high-quality standards for project deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Professional Paleontologist per SVP (CA)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Paleontologist, On-Call- with potential for permanent position

Compensation: Based on Experience

Location: California

Job Information: Aspen Environmental Group is seeking an experienced and motivated paleontologist to support our Cultural Resources Group, based in our Agoura Hills, CA office. Work would predominantly occur remotely and/or in the field. This position requires that the individual qualify as a Field Director or Principal Paleontologist on our California BLM Permit (Mojave Desert Region). The position will initially be on-call with the potential for this to become a permanent position with Aspen Environmental Group.

About Aspen: Aspen Environmental Group (www.aspeneg.com, IG: aspenenvironmentalgroup)is a dynamic, interdisciplinary environmental services firm that provides impact analysis, permitting, and compliance services for a wide variety of public and private clients. Aspen specializes in providing expert compliance services for complex, multi-faceted infrastructure and public works projects. Aspen has approximately 80 employees located across multiple offices in California. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes multi-disciplinary collaboration and rigorous applied science. We pride ourselves on shaping careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities.

Aspen’s Cultural Resources Group supports environmental compliance projects, including paleontological monitoring, mitigation, and reporting efforts. Learn more about our Cultural Resources Group at: Cultural Resources- Aspen Environmental Group

Required Education and Experience

• 5–10+ years of professional paleontological experience.
• Demonstrated leadership of surveys, excavations, and monitoring programs.
• Authorship of technical reports.
• Prior experience supervising paleontological staff or cross-trained staff.
• Meets SVP standards for a Qualified Professional Paleontologist.
• Qualified to serve as a Principal Investigator on federal projects and be included on BLM permit applications, subject to BLM approval.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional attention to quality.
• Excellent technical writing skills are required for this position.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct paleontological monitoring and field surveys.
• Prepare technical reports supporting CEQA and NEPA compliance.
• Document fossil discoveries and implement mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with construction crews and project teams.
• Ensure high-quality standards for project deliverables.

Qualifications for Success

• Knowledge of federal and California paleontological resources and regulations.
• Strong field observation and documentation skills.
• Excellent technical writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional attention to quality.

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $40 - $60 per hour, commensurate with experience.

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