On Call Paleontologist (Paleontological Resource Monitor)

WSP
Los Angeles
Workplace: OnsitePart timeUSD 37.65 - 60.25 hourlyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 3-5 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Written documentation","Workplace safety","Ethical decision-making","Coordination"]

Conduct paleontological field monitoring during ground-disturbing construction activities to ensure compliance with California Energy Commission (CEC) Conditions of Certification, CEQA, and applicable regulations. Identify, evaluate, and document paleontological resources; maintain daily monitoring logs; coordinate with construction and environmental compliance teams; implement avoidance and mitigation measures; support fossil recovery and report preparation.

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On Call Paleontologist (Paleontological Resource Monitor)

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Job Summary

Conduct paleontological field monitoring during ground-disturbing construction activities to ensure compliance with California Energy Commission (CEC) Conditions of Certification, CEQA, and applicable regulations. Identify, evaluate, and document paleontological resources; maintain daily monitoring logs; coordinate with construction and environmental compliance teams; implement avoidance and mitigation measures; support fossil recovery and report preparation.
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Part time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct paleontological monitoring during ground-disturbing activities.
  • •Identify, evaluate, and document paleontological resources.
  • •Maintain daily monitoring logs and field documentation.
  • •Coordinate with construction crews and environmental compliance staff.
  • •Assist with avoidance and mitigation measures, fossil recovery, and preparation of reports and documentation.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 37.65 - 60.25 hourly
Perks:MedicalDentalVisionDisabilityLifeRetirement SavingsPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Paleontology, Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.
  • •3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in paleontological fieldwork (site recordation, survey, construction monitoring, excavation).
  • •1 year of paleontological monitoring experience (California preferred).
  • •Working knowledge of geologic units and fossil identification.
  • •Ability to work in construction environments and maintain strong communication and written documentation.
Experience:3-5 yearsPaleontological fieldworkConstruction monitoring
Education:Bachelor's in Paleontology/Geology/Archaeology/Anthropology (or related field)
Skills:CommunicationWritten documentationWorkplace safetyEthical decision-makingCoordination
Certifications:OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120)

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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