Staff Paleontologist — Field & Monitoring Specialist

SWCA Environmental Consultants; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness program activities

Job summary

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff-Level Paleontologist for our Southern CA team in San Diego County. This temporary, hourly position focuses on paleontological resource monitoring and fieldwork across Southern California and the western United States.

Candidates should have a B.S./B.A. in paleontology/geology or equivalent experience and at least one year of monitoring experience. Travel, fieldwork, and potential supervision duties may be involved, depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Education/experience in paleontology or geology; B.S./B.A. in paleontology/geology or equivalent experience.
• One year of monitoring experience.
• Ability to conduct long fieldwork hours in inclement weather; walk up to 10 miles/day.

Responsibilities

• Field surveys and construction monitoring.
• Excavations and fossil salvages; other field tasks as needed.
• Travel required, including overnight stays and out-of-state travel.

Skills

Field monitoring

Endurance

Team supervision (potential)

Education

B.S./B.A. in paleontology/geology

Tools

GIS

Job description

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff-Level Paleontologist for our Southern CA team in San Diego County. This temporary, hourly position focuses on paleontological resource monitoring and fieldwork across Southern California and the western United States.

Candidates should have a B.S./B.A. in paleontology/geology or equivalent experience and at least one year of monitoring experience. Travel, fieldwork, and potential supervision duties may be involved, depending on project needs.