On-Call Staff Paleontologist | Field Technician | Western United States

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural and paleontological resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable paleontological resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description

Chronicle Heritage is seeking Paleontological Field Technicians to support projects in the Western United States. The role will assist the Field Director and Project Team in completing paleontological surveys, monitoring, fossil prospecting, site documentation, and resource recording in Western U.S. Preference will be given to local candidates. Per diem will be provided for out-of-town stays. Lodging will either be camping or hotel, depending on location.

Hire Type: On-call (hourly)
Location: On-site – camping/hotel (Western U.S.A.) This job will require travel, desired candidate will already live in Western USA
 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in paleontology, geology, biology, or a closely related field
• Successful completion of a paleontology field school or demonstrated equivalent experience
• 4 months or more of experience conducting paleontological fieldwork
• Frequent out-of-town travel, potentially for extended periods of time
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Skills

• Experience performing paleontological surveys, fossil prospecting, excavation, and fossil documentation
• Knowledge of Western U.S. geology and paleontological resources
• Experience with car camping and backpacking
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail, a positive work ethic, reliability, and commitment to working both independently and in a team environment
• Previous experience with mapping equipment and other specialized equipment (GPS, tablets, etc.)
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Physical and Mental Requirements and Work Environment

• Regular fieldwork or on-site inspections are required, which necessitates the ability to frequently travel/drive a vehicle (sight, hearing, and manual manipulation of driving mechanisms), cognitive ability to plan travel, and use maps or GPS navigation systems.
• May require ambulation and movement to enable walking or hiking 10+ miles per day on rough and/or hazardous terrain and occasional climbing, crouching, kneeling, balancing on uneven terrain. Fieldwork may involve exposure to conditions of rain, sun, heat, wind, dust, etc., with exposure to animals, plants, wet conditions, biting insects, and other environmental hazards. May require use of respiratory equipment.
• Some fieldwork may require carrying loads up to 25 pounds or working around heavy construction equipment.
• Vision is required to observe geological formations, fossil material, and environmental phenomena, and to record and translate observations into text (either keyboard entry on a computer or dictation and transcription into standard scientific terminology).
• Mental requirements include the ability to organize one’s own work or that of crew members; ability to recognize and document scientific data and analyze findings, as well as perform calculations. Must also be able to observe social and professional interactions and respond appropriately.
• Some work is performed primarily in an indoor environment and requires sustained sitting and use of hands and arms to operate a computer and perform data entry or document preparation (or equivalent with accommodation). Must also be able to operate standard office equipment (phone, copy machine,

 
Additional Information   

Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Chronicle Heritage complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. If you require assistance with submitting the application, please contact [email protected].