Paleontological Field Technician

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Paleontological Field Technicians (up to 4) who will be responsible for providing paleontological mitigation support in the Central Valley and surrounding areas. This position is available to candidates who can work and/or travel for work to the Central Valley, Bay Area, and/or Sacramento Area. This is an as-needed position.
 

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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
• Cleaning, organizing, and preparing fossils for institutional curation
• Work under the direction of a qualified paleontologist

• BA or BS in geology or paleontology (or similar degree) that included education 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 verbal and written communication skills, highly responsive to supervisors, able to closely follow detailed instructions, and well organized
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with ability to drive long distances to and from the work sites
• Proficient in technology with the ability to reliably communicate through smartphones, computers, or tablets

Rincon Consultants, Inc. is an award-winning leader in providing quality environmental consulting services throughout California. Recognized as the #1 ‘Best Environmental Services Firm to Work For’ by the Zweig Group in 2021. We partner with clients in sectors such as transportation, energy and infrastructure, oil and gas, water, commercial, private development, and government. Our 400+ associates in 12 offices located in Northern, Central and Southern California are dedicated professionals who combine their passion with our purpose.

The base salary range for this on-call position is $25.00-$35.00 per hour. At Rincon, our salary ranges are based on market median of similar jobs, according to third party salary benchmark surveys. The base pay that is offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 
 

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Rincon Consultants, Inc 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.

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