Paleontologist; on-call

Paleontologist (On-Call)

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

This 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.