Senior Paleontologist - Remote/Hybrid CA Lead

Environmental Science Associates, Inc.; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

ESOP equity

401(k) match

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) seeks a Senior Paleontologist in Southern California with 20+ years of experience conducting paleontological monitoring, surveys, testing, and salvage, plus CEQA documentation. Remote and hybrid options are explored for the right candidate; candidates must be able to commute regionally for field work as needed.

You will lead field crews, mentor junior staff, manage complex projects, and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• Senior-level Paleontologist with 20+ years in relevant scientific or environmental consulting environments.
• Ability to lead multi-faceted paleontological resource evaluations, research, and analyses.

Responsibilities

• Manage and carry out surveys and technical document preparation on a wide range of projects.
• Serve as primary author of paleontological resource assessment reports for MND and EIR sections.
• Supervise project teams and participate in client meetings; assist in scopes of work and budgets.

Skills

Paleontology

Leadership

Field work

Technical writing

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Graduate degree in paleontology or related field

Job description

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) seeks a Senior Paleontologist in Southern California with 20+ years of experience conducting paleontological monitoring, surveys, testing, and salvage, plus CEQA documentation. Remote and hybrid options are explored for the right candidate; candidates must be able to commute regionally for field work as needed.

You will lead field crews, mentor junior staff, manage complex projects, and collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality