Senior Deputy Sheriff

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Senior Paleontologist – San Diego, CA. Full‑time, hybrid. Reports to California team. Must be Southern California based.We are seeking an experienced Senior Paleontologist to join our Cultural Resources team. Candidates should possess expertise leading field monitoring operations, provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to genus or species level for various projects, and have experience writing paleontological technical reports and CEQA/NEPA documents.Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrated professional experience preparing paleontological studies, reports, and plans, and successfully leading paleontological fieldwork throughout California.Strong, concise writing, research and data management skills (writing samples required).Strong communication skills (both with clients and coworkers).Ability to clearly communicate federal, state and local regulatory requirements to clients.Team‑oriented attitude and approach.Demonstrated laboratory and technical analysis expertise a plus.The potential for additional work for qualified individuals is available.Candidates must have the ability to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout Southern California.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in paleontology preferred or related field such as geology or biology.Six years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency focused on fieldwork, technical reports, and CEQA/NEPA documents.Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.Valid U.S. driver's license is required for this role; must be able to travel to job sites safely.MS or Ph.D. in Paleontology preferred or related field such as geology or biology.Ten or more years of relevant paleontology experience focused on technical reports and CEQA/NEPA documents.Candidate may be dual qualified in Archaeology.Ten years of experience in management work.Strong understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations including NEPA, CEQA, Section 106 of the NHPA.Knowledge and understanding of the regional geology of Southern California.Ability to direct field recovery of fossil specimens.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to read topographic maps, geological maps, and project maps.Able to work cooperatively with crew members, supervisors, and clients.Additional Information Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Senior Paleontologist – San Diego, CA. Full‑time, hybrid. Reports to California team. Must be Southern California based.We are seeking an experienced Senior Paleontologist to join our Cultural Resources team. Candidates should possess expertise leading field monitoring operations, provide taxonomic identification of vertebrate and/or invertebrate fossils to genus or species level for various projects, and have experience writing paleontological technical reports and CEQA/NEPA documents.Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrated professional experience preparing paleontological studies, reports, and plans, and successfully leading paleontological fieldwork throughout California.Strong, concise writing, research and data management skills (writing samples required).Strong communication skills (both with clients and coworkers).Ability to clearly communicate federal, state and local regulatory requirements to clients.Team‑oriented attitude and approach.Demonstrated laboratory and technical analysis expertise a plus.The potential for additional work for qualified individuals is available.Candidates must have the ability to travel and conduct fieldwork throughout Southern California.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in paleontology preferred or related field such as geology or biology.Six years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency focused on fieldwork, technical reports, and CEQA/NEPA documents.Outdoor activity may involve walking/trekking in uneven terrain over long distances in extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time.Valid U.S. driver's license is required for this role; must be able to travel to job sites safely.MS or Ph.D. in Paleontology preferred or related field such as geology or biology.Ten or more years of relevant paleontology experience focused on technical reports and CEQA/NEPA documents.Candidate may be dual qualified in Archaeology.Ten years of experience in management work.Strong understanding of federal, state and local environmental regulations including NEPA, CEQA, Section 106 of the NHPA.Knowledge and understanding of the regional geology of Southern California.Ability to direct field recovery of fossil specimens.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to read topographic maps, geological maps, and project maps.Able to work cooperatively with crew members, supervisors, and clients.Additional Information Due to the nature of the work, U.S. Citizenship is required.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#J-18808-Ljbffr