As-Needed Paleontological Field Technicians jobs in United States
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Rincon Consultants · 7 hours ago

As-Needed Paleontological Field Technicians

Rincon Consultants is an award-winning California-based environmental consulting firm with over 30 years of experience. They are seeking as-needed Paleontological Field Technicians to provide paleontological mitigation support throughout California, including conducting monitoring on construction sites and preparing reports on geological data.

Environmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringLocation Based ServicesMapping ServicesSustainability
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Responsibilities

Perform construction mitigation monitoring for paleontological resources
Collect detailed and accurate field data with a focus on the geology and stratigraphy of the site and prepare clear and concise daily monitoring reports to summarize the data
Collect fossils during monitoring, perform/assist with small- and large-scale fossil salvage that may include plaster jacketing or bulk matrix sampling
Clean, organize, and prepare fossils for institutional curation
Work under the direction of a qualified paleontologist

Qualification

PaleontologyGeologyFieldworkReport WritingTechnology ProficiencyCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in geology, paleontology, or a closely related field, with coursework and field training in paleontology and sedimentary geology
Experience in California paleontology, which may include paleontological monitoring, survey, fossil salvage, laboratory preparation, report writing, and coordination with a principal paleontologist
Ability to safely perform fieldwork on construction sites often in rough terrain and inclement weather for long hours
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), a high level of responsiveness to supervisors, the ability to follow detailed instructions, and strong organizational skills
A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable transportation for travel to and from project work sites
Proficient in technology with the ability to reliably communicate through smartphones, computers, or tablets

Company

Rincon Consultants

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Rincon Consultants provides environmental consulting services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.45M
2026-01-14Series Unknown· $1.45M

Leadership Team

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John Dreher
Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Gialketsis
Vice President Strategic Advisor
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