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SWCA INC Paleontologist (on-call) in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is hiring on-call Paleontologists (HR title = Paleontological Technician) for our Rocky Mountain Plains offices (Bismarck, ND, Denver and Fort Collins, CO, and Sheridan, WY), with a term ending as weather dictates in 2024. You will conduct paleontological resources fieldwork for various projects in the region. This position is temporary and hourly, with overtime compensated at time and a half. Pay is dependent on experience. SWCA compensates all travel time and provides vehicles, single-occupancy lodging, and per diem. 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 archaeological survey crew in the field. 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. We emphasize thorough, accurate, and efficient collection and recordation of paleontologic, lithologic, and stratigraphic data. Technicians may also assist with data entry, management, and 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 based on the following criteria: * Education and professional experience in paleontology. * Regional experience. * Technicians must demonstrate knowledge of various types of fossils, collection methods, basic field geology skills, such as rock descriptions, measuring stratigraphic columns, and recognizing fossils, including trace fossils. * 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 and a good driving record; and must comply with SWCA safety policies In addition, the following skills are preferred: * Degree in Paleontology or related field. * Fossil preparation and/or... For full info follow application link.
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.