As-Needed Paleontological Field Technicians (SoCal)

About Us
We are an award-winningCalifornia-based environmental consulting firm with 600 professionals andmore than30 years ofdiverseexperience servingclients intransportation energy water infrastructure private development and government mission is to deliver practical science-based environmental and planning solutions that support communities infrastructure and natural systems.

As a people-centric organization we value collaboration fairness and transparency and are committed to fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth while offeringrobustcareer opportunities. We are especially proud of our recent certification which reflects an independent assessment of our culture and ourteam memberexperiences.

About The Role
We are seeking as-needed/on-call Paleontological Field Technicians who will be responsible for providing paleontological mitigation support throughout Southern California. This role will be responsible for conducting paleontological monitoring on construction sites including preparation for sustained monitoring in a variety of climates and ecologies.

Location:
Please note while this positions single location is listed as Los Angeles we encourage candidates throughout the Southern California region to apply.

What Youll Do

• Perform construction mitigation monitoring for paleontological resources.
• Collect detailed and accurate field data with a focus on the geology and stratigraphy of the site and prepare clear and concise daily monitoring reports to summarize the data.
• Collect fossils during monitoring perform/assist with small- and large-scale fossil salvage that may include plaster jacketing or bulk matrix sampling.
• Clean organize and preparefossils for institutional curation.
• Work under the direction of a qualified paleontologist.
  

What Youll Bring

• Bachelors degreein geology paleontology or a closely related field with coursework and field training in paleontology and sedimentary geology.
• Experience in California paleontology which may include paleontological monitoring survey fossil salvage laboratory preparation report writing and coordination with a principal paleontologist.
• Ability to safely perform fieldwork on construction sites often in rough terrain and inclement weather for long hours.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) a high level of responsiveness to supervisors the ability to follow detailed instructions and strong organizational skills.
• A valid drivers license clean driving record and reliable transportation for travel to and from project work sites.
• Proficient in technology with the ability to reliably communicate through smartphones computers or tablets.
  

Compensation
The hourly rate for this as-needed position ranges from $25.00$35.00 per hour depending on experience qualifications and responsibilities. At Rincon our salary ranges are based on the market median of similar jobs according to third party salary benchmark surveys. Base pay is determined based on internal equity and a candidates job-related knowledge skills and experience.

Additional Employment Information
Individuals offered employment must successfully complete a pre-employmentdrug screening as a condition of employment. Additionally those hired who may be assigned to federal projects will be subject to further drug testing including screening for cannabinoids (THC/marijuana) in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and other applicable federal regulations which take precedence over California state and local laws.

Rincon Consultants does not accept unsolicited applicant/candidate resumes from search firm recruiters and/or temporary agencies that do not have a signed contract and specified work order with Rincon Consultants. Further such resumes received will be deemed the sole property of Rincon Consultants and no fees will be paid in the event Rincon Consultants subsequently hires such individual. Rincon Consultants is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other status protected under federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

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