Paleontologist; on-call

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Environment
• Work Location Model:
  Remote
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Murray, UT - 756 East Winston
• Compensation: USD 25 - USD 31 - hourly

AECOM is seeking experienced On-Call Paleontologists to join our U.S. West Rockies Environmental Planning and Permitting team.

Remote position is a part-time, on-call role meaning hours will vary and will be dependent on our project-based needs. Candidates should be located in Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, or Colorado.

Duties and Responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Paleontological fieldwork experience in Western US.
• Ability to provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to genus- or species-level for various projects.
• Should possess expertise in field monitoring operations.
• Strong, concise writing, research and data management skills.
• Candidates must have the ability to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout Western US

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in paleontology or related field such as geology or biology.
• 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focused on paleontological fieldwork and technical reports.
• 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.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• M.S or Ph.D. in Paleontology preferred or related field such as geology or biology.
• 6+ years of relevant paleontology experience.
• Candidates may be dual qualified in Archaeology.
• Strong understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the regional geology of the Western U.S.
• Ability to direct field recovery of fossil specimens in the field.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read topographic maps, geological maps, and project maps.
• Able to work cooperatively with crew members, supervisors, and clients.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.