Senior Paleontologist: Field Lead (Hybrid/Remote) in CA

Environmental Science Associates, Inc.; Pasadena (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Environmental Science Associates, Inc. (ESA) seeks a Senior Paleontologist in Southern CA with 10+ years of experience in monitoring, surveys, and salvage. Hybrid work is available, with preference for candidates able to travel for fieldwork and operate from California ESA locations.

You will lead paleontological evaluations, prepare environmental documents, mentor staff, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality work on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in paleontology or related field; qualifies as principal investigator.
• 10+ years of experience in paleontological monitoring, surveys, testing and salvage.
• Experience leading field crews and preparing environmental documents.
• Strong writing, budgeting, and client service skills; CEQA/NEPA/PRPA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and carry out surveys and technical document preparation on a wide range of projects.
• Lead paleontological resource assessments and documentation meeting requirements.
• Author paleontological resource assessment reports and supervise project teams.
• Mentor junior staff; coordinate with interdisciplinary teams; develop scopes and budgets.
• Support proposal writing and engagement with proposal/interview teams.
• Occasional field work and site visits in Southern California.

Skills

Paleontological resource evaluations

Field supervision

CEQA/NEPA knowledge

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Written communication

Education

Graduate degree in paleontology or related field

Job description

Environmental Science Associates, Inc. (ESA) seeks a Senior Paleontologist in Southern CA with 10+ years of experience in monitoring, surveys, and salvage. Hybrid work is available, with preference for candidates able to travel for fieldwork and operate from California ESA locations.

You will lead paleontological evaluations, prepare environmental documents, mentor staff, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality work on time and within budget.