Paleontological Field Supervisor SW

Benefit Summary:

Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
  
• 401k and 401k match opportunities
  
• ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Volunteer Time
  
• Bereavement Time
  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Type: On-Call Variable time

Compensation: $31-$40/hr

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division
  
• Environmental Division
  
• Technology & Innovation Division
  
• Sustainability Division
  

JOB SUMMARY: Eocene Environmental Group is currently seeking a qualified candidate looking to expand their leadership experience and further develop a career in paleontological resource management. The Paleontological Field Supervisor will be responsible for managing a team of paleontologists in planning and conducting field surveys, and reporting tasks related to paleontological resources in support of utility-scale energy development projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Paleontological field surveys
  
• Documentation of paleontological localities
  
• Fossil excavation and salvages
  
• Fossil preparation and fossil curation
  
• Quality control and assurance
  
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's and Eocene's culture of safety and employee ownership.
  
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
  

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position may require some outside travel.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. or B.A degree with an emphasis in paleontology or geology
  
• Minimum of 6 years monitoring and survey experience in states such as Utah, Nevada, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Arizona
  
• Ability to be permitted as a Field Agent/Field Supervisor on paleontological permits
  
• Prior experience with paleontological mitigation projects including construction monitoring and paleontological surveys
  
• Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing various types of fossils, determination of fossil significance, familiarity with collection methods, and advanced knowledge of paleontological field techniques
  

• Knowledge of basic geology skills such as:
  
• Geologic descriptions
  
• Measuring stratigraphic columns
  
• Recognizing vertebrate, invertebrate, plant, and trace fossils
  

• Knowledge around the use and appropriate application of excavation tools and practices
  
• Experience in personnel management
  
• Ability to work long hours in potentially extreme weather conditions
  
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time or relocate
  
• Competence using global positioning system units, maps, tablets, and submeter accuracy devices
  
• The ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle over rough terrain
  
• The ability to perform work duties independently or as part of a team
  
• Capable of walking/hiking long distances
  
• Clear communicator, highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, and dependable
  
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.
  

PREFERRED EXPERINECE:

• Master's Degree in paleontology, geology, or related field
  
• Previous experience operating as a Field Agent/Field Supervisor on paleontological permits
  
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory role
  
• Fossil preparation and/or museum curation experience
  
• Familiarity with typical utility construction activities
  
• Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey123, etc.)
  
• Prior experience working in Arizona and New Mexico
  

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.