Senior Paleontologist | Project Manager | Remote | Western United States

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients’ needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development.

Job Description

Chronicle Heritage is seeking a Senior Paleontologist to serve as a Project Manager, and to join our quickly growing team of experienced, motivated professionals.

Hire Type: Full-time, salaried

Schedule: Monday–Friday, normal business hours with occasional weekend work

Location: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado preferred

The Senior Paleontologist/Project Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead paleontology studies firmwide and ensure clients receive high-quality, scientifically sound, and on-time deliverables
• Oversee and coordinate with local, regional, and/or nationwide paleontology team members conducting both field and desktop research
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance/quality control while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
• Train, lead, and mentor staff and actively engage in professional development
• Interface with clients, agencies, and external stakeholders
• Develop new business in conjunction with the sales team
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations affecting paleontological resources and general industry trends and standards
• Demonstrate technical excellence in vertebrate paleontology and maintain knowledge of best management practices in mitigation paleontology
• Oversee field investigations of proposed project sites to assess or evaluate paleontological resources or the potential for resources
• Direct collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; formulate management recommendations and/or mitigation measures
• Oversee proposal and budget preparation
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (M.A. or Ph.D.) in paleontology, geology, geobiology or a closely related field
• 7+ years of professional experience conducting paleontological investigations in one or more states in the western United States
• 2+ years of consulting experience
• Knowledge of federal regulations pertaining to paleontological resources, and state-specific knowledge/experience in one or more states in the western United States
• 3+ years of experience conducting paleontological resource surveys, identifying fossils in the field, fossil collection, and laboratory preparation
• 2+ years of experience supervising field crews during archaeological studies
• Willingness to travel and conduct fieldwork in often remote locations and in rough terrain and/or challenging weather
• Ability to be listed as Field Director or Principal Investigator on federal paleontological use permits
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• 2+ years of experience with analysis and technical report writing
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Working knowledge of the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, Paleontological Resources Protection Act, and/or the California Environmental Quality Act
• Prior consulting experience
• Active member of the professional community
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• 10+ years of professional experience conducting paleontological investigations in one or more states in the western United States
  
  

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage is one of the most respected firms in the industry, with offices across the United States. If you are interested in joining our rapidly growing team of professionals, please send a resume and cover letter, including professional references and pay requirements. Pay and benefits are commensurate with experience.

Chronicle Heritage participates in E-Verify to ensure all staff are authorized to work in the United States. Chronicle Heritage is also an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all 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. 

We encourage underrepresented groups, women, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.  

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