Remote On-Call Paleontologist (Western US)

AECOM; Fort Collins (CO); Remote; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an On-Call Paleontologist to join our U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team in a remote, part-time on-call capacity.

Ideal candidates will be located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana or Colorado, ready to travel within the Western US for fieldwork and data collection. Responsibilities include fieldwork, fossil identification to genus or species, and robust field monitoring and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field such as geology or biology.
• 2 years of relevant paleontological fieldwork experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focused on paleontological fieldwork and technical reports.
• A valid driver’s license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
• MS or PhD in Paleontology preferred or related field such as geology or biology.
• 4+ years of relevant paleontology experience.
• Candidates may be dual qualified in Archaeology.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the regional geology of the Western U.S.
• Ability to direct field recovery of fossil specimens in the field.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read topographic maps, geological maps, and project maps.
• Able to work cooperatively with crew members, supervisors, and clients.
• Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Paleontological fieldwork experience in Western US.
• Ability to provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to genus- or species-level for various projects.
• Should possess expertise in field monitoring operations.
• Strong, concise writing, research and data management skills.
• Candidates must have the ability to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout Western US.

Skills

Paleontology fieldwork

Fieldwork supervision

Written communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field

MS or PhD in Paleontology preferred

Job description

AECOM is seeking an On-Call Paleontologist to join our U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team in a remote, part-time on-call capacity.

Ideal candidates will be located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana or Colorado, ready to travel within the Western US for fieldwork and data collection. Responsibilities include fieldwork, fossil identification to genus or species, and robust field monitoring and reporting.