Paleontologist

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an On Call Paleontological Resource Monitor (PRM) to support construction monitoring projects within Southern California. This position is responsible for conducting field monitoring for paleontological resources during construction for compliance with California Energy Commission (CEC) Conditions of Certification, CEQA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Your Impact

• 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
• Implement avoidance and mitigation measures
• Assist in fossil recovery, stabilization, and collection
• Support preparation of reports and documentation
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Paleontology, Archaeology, Anthropology, historic preservation, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience working in paleontological fieldwork to include site recordation, survey, construction monitoring, and excavation.
• 1 year of paleontological monitoring experience (California preferred)
• Working knowledge of geologic units and fossil identification
• Demonstrated ability to work in construction environments
• Strong communication and written documentation skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on CEC or large infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with SVP standards and PRPA requirements
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
   

WSP Benefits:  

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.  

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $37.65 - $60.25 per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. 

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