About the opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants is looking for a Staff Level Paleontologist for our Pasadena, CA office.  Your role will be to conduct paleontological resources monitoring and fieldwork for various projects in Southern California. This is a temporary position and you should be able to work a typical Monday through Friday schedule intermittently. The candidate could fill one of our Staff Level roles based on skill and years of relevant experience: * Paleontological Technician: Typically up to 6 months of experience * Assistant Staff Paleontologist: Typically up to 1 year of experience * Staff Paleontologist: Typically up to 2 years of experience For assistant staff and staff paleontologist positions, a key element of your job will be to independently supervise an paleontological survey crew in the field. This position is temporary, hourly. Pay is dependent on experience. Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission. What you will accomplish

SWCA paleontological field Technicians assist with field surveys, construction monitoring, excavations, fossil salvages, and other field tasks as needed.  We place an emphasis on thorough, accurate and efficient collection and recordation of paleontologic, lithologic and stratigraphic data.  Field techs may also be required to assist with data entry and management, and data analysis. At the assistant staff and staff level, you will be asked to supervise a small crew while conducting paleontological field work.  This includes: * independently assigning and directing the activities of others on behalf of SWCA, often in remote areas without immediate guidance from senior managers, to ensure quality and on-time delivery; * ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities and delegated tasks and being held accountable if crew members under your supervision are not performing their activities correctly, productively, and safely; * serving as a conduit of communication between employees and senior managers, including communicating issues to relevant senior managers; * receiving and resolving complaints from employees in the field; and * monitoring team productivity and providing timely performance feedback, including deciding when disciplinary action is necessary and delivering discipline. Experience and qualifications for success

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria: * Education and professional experience in paleontology - possession of B.S. or B.A. degree with an emphasis in paleontology or geology or demonstrated equivalent experience is required. * One year experience monitoring in the state of California or geologic province of a specific project. * Knowledge of basic field geology skills, such as rock descriptions, measuring stratigraphic columns, and recognizing fossils including trace fossils. Monitors must demonstrate proficiency in recognizing various types of fossils, in collection methods, and in other paleontological field techniques. * Ability to conduct fieldwork for long hours in sometimes inclement weather conditions, including walking up to 10 miles per day often in rugged terrain; must be able to carry various types of field equipment and supplies * Must have the ability to use excavation tools * Must have a valid driver's license... For full info follow application link.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and vet erans are encouraged to apply.