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Stantec · 6 months ago

Senior Paleontologist

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$71K/yr - $107K/yr

7+ years exp

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The Senior Paleontologist will oversee compliance projects for state, federal, and commercial clients, managing project development and quality control while training staff and producing technical reports.

ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Preparation and review of paleontological technical reports, CEQA/NEPA documents, impact mitigation plans, and annual permit reports

Preparation of cost proposals including budgets and scopes of work

Project management: implementation of projects from kickoff to completion, including client and agency coordination, project scheduling, coordination of support staff, and budget management

Implementation of resource impact mitigation measures including monitoring and fossil collection projects of all types and sizes

Participation in and logistical planning for field projects from inception to completion across the western US

Supervision and training of field crews, management and QA/QC of field data, and coordination with land management agencies and clients

Detailed and accurate field data collection (including ability to collect data using table computers and Trimble GPS units) with an emphasis on stratigraphic documentation of project sites and fossil localities therein

Participation in and supervision of existing data analyses including museum and agency record searches, geologic map reviews, and literature-based research

Assistance with marketing and business development efforts

Adherence to ethical business practices, professional standards, laws and regulations, and best practices in mitigation paleontology

Qualification

Paleontological resource mitigationSedimentary geologyProject managementFossil preparationField data collectionWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Demonstrated professional experience and competency with paleontological resource mitigation procedures and techniques

Meet federal qualifications as a paleontological permittee (43 Code of Federal Regulations Part 49.110)

Working knowledge of how paleontological resources and their associated data are used in conducting and publishing professional paleontological research

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and procedures that apply to all aspects of mitigation paleontology

Candidates must be motivated team members, possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and are ready to make a commitment to professional excellence

Field experience in sedimentary geology and paleontology

Fossil preparation and museum curation experience

Project management experience

Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team

Must have good driving record and a valid driver's license

Possession of graduate level academic training (M.S. or Ph.D.) in paleontology and sedimentary geology or equivalent professional experience

Minimum Of Seven Years Of Relevant Experience

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Health saving accounts

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

Short-term/long-term disability plans

Emergency travel benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional membership fee coverage

Paid family leave

Ten paid holidays in each calendar year

Eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year

Eligible for paid sick leave

Company

Stantec

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Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.

Founded in 1954

Edmonton, Alberta, CAN

10001+ employees

http://www.stantec.com

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