This Opportunity
WSP is currently seeking an On Call Senior Paleontologist
(Paleontological Resources Specialist – PRS) to manage paleontological
monitoring and mitigation programs for major infrastructure and energy projects
in California. This role serves as a resource lead and would be responsible
for oversight of field teams and regulatory compliance for large-scale
construction projects within Southern California. The successful candidate would
help build the larger paleontological monitoring program within the Southwestern
United States and would be responsible for the day to day operations of
paleontological work on major construction and permitting projects throughout
California.
The successful candidate would need to meet the minimum qualifications for a
Qualified Professional Paleontologist as defined in the Code of Federal
Regulations, CFR, Title 43, Subtitle A, Part 49 – Paleontological Resources
Preservation and in the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s Standard Procedures
for the Assessment and Mitigation of Adverse Impacts to Paleontological
Resources (SVP 20210).
Your Impact
Serve as lead Paleontological Resources Specialist for construction projects
throughout California.
Develop and implement Paleontological Resources Monitoring and Mitigation
Plans.
Supervise qualified Paleontological Monitors and coordinate with construction
teams.
Give Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) training to construction
staff.
Assisting in coordination with agencies including CEC, CPUC, and
local jurisdictions.
Evaluate paleontological discoveries and direct mitigation strategies in
coordination with environmental compliance team and in accordance
with mitigation plans.
Provide technical oversight and monitoring and discovery report preparation.
Ensure compliance with project requirements, laws and regulations.
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.
5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience working in
archaeological or paleontological fieldwork to include site recordation,
survey, construction monitoring, and excavation.
Minimum three years of paleontological resource mitigation and field
experience in California
At least one year of leading paleontological resource mitigation and field
activities.
Ability to recognize and collect fossils in the field.
Local geological and biostratigraphic expertise.
Proficiency in identifying vertebrate and invertebrate fossils.
Strong project management and communication skills.
Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and
prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach
conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most
effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
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:
Master’s Degree or PhD is preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading regulated construction projects.
Demonstrated established professional network and publication record.
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): $42.79 - $70.63 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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