Part-Time Senior Paleontologist

• This is a remote, on call (as needed) position that will report to our California teams.
• Candidates should be Southern California based.

Candidates should possess expertise leading field monitoring operations. Ability to provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to genus- or species-level for various projects a plus. In addition, the qualified candidate must have experience writing paleontological technical reports and CEQA/NEPA documents.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Demonstrated professional experience preparing paleontological studies, reports, and plans, and successfully leading paleontological fieldwork throughout California.
• Strong, concise writing, research and data management skills (writing samples required).
• Strong communication skills (both with clients and coworkers).
• Ability to clearly communicate federal, state and local regulatory requirements to clients.
• Team-oriented attitude and approach.
• Demonstrated laboratory and technical analysis expertise a plus.
• Candidates must have the ability to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout southern California.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology preferred or related field such as geology or biology.
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focused on fieldwork, technical reports and CEQA/NEPA documents.
• Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Valid U.S driver's license is required for this role; and must be able to travel to job sites safely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S or Ph.D. in Paleontology preferred or related field such as geology or biology.
• 10+ years of relevant paleontology experience focused on technical reports and CEQA/NEPA documents.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations including NEPA, CEQA, Section 106 of the NHPA.
• Knowledge and understanding of the regional geology of southern California.

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