# On Call Senior Paleontologist (Paleontological Resources Specialist)

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Los Angeles, CA
**Experience**: senior
**Salary**: $42.79 - $70.63 per hour
**Category**: Consulting
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP is 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.

The successful candidate will serve as a resource lead, overseeing field teams and regulatory compliance for large-scale construction projects within Southern California. They will help build the larger paleontological monitoring program within the Southwestern United States and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of paleontological work on major construction and permitting projects throughout California.

**Responsibilities:**

- 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.

- Assist in coordination with agencies including CEC, CPUC, and local jurisdictions.

- Evaluate paleontological discoveries and direct mitigation strategies in coordination with the 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.

**Requirements:**

- 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.

- 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.

**Benefits:** WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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

## Skills

### Required
- Paleontology
- Geology
- Archaeology
- Anthropology
- historic preservation
- project management
- communication
- problem-solving
- critical thinking
- fossil recognition
- local geological and biostratigraphic expertise
- vertebrate and invertebrate fossil identification

### Nice to have
- Master’s Degree or PhD
- regulated construction projects
- professional network
- publication record
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training

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