Benefit Summary:

Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:

Medical, Dental, and Vision 

401k and 401k match opportunities 

ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)

Paid Time Off 

Volunteer Time 

Bereavement Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Type: On-Call Variable time

Compensation: $31-$40/hr

About Eocene Environmental Group: 

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success. 

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are: 

Forestry & Utility Division 

Environmental Division 

Technology & Innovation Division 

Sustainability Division 

JOB SUMMARY: Eocene Environmental Group is currently seeking a qualified candidate looking to expand their leadership experience and further develop a career in paleontological resource management. The Paleontological Field Supervisor will be responsible for managing a team of paleontologists in planning and conducting field surveys, and reporting tasks related to paleontological resources in support of utility-scale energy development projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

Paleontological field surveys

Documentation of paleontological localities

Fossil excavation and salvages

Fossil preparation and fossil curation

Quality control and assurance

Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene’s culture of safety and employee ownership.

Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.

Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position may require some outside travel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

B.S. or B.A degree with an emphasis in paleontology or geology

Minimum of 6 years monitoring and survey experience in states such as Utah, Nevada, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Arizona

Ability to be permitted as a Field Agent/Field Supervisor on paleontological permits

Prior experience with paleontological mitigation projects including construction monitoring and paleontological surveys

Demonstrate proficiency in recognizing various types of fossils, determination of fossil significance, familiarity with collection methods, and advanced knowledge of paleontological field techniques

Knowledge of basic geology skills such as:​​​

Geologic descriptions

Measuring stratigraphic columns

Recognizing vertebrate, invertebrate, plant, and trace fossils

Knowledge around the use and appropriate application of excavation tools and practices

Experience in personnel management

Ability to work long hours in potentially extreme weather conditions

Ability to travel for extended periods of time or relocate

Competence using global positioning system units, maps, tablets, and submeter accuracy devices

The ability to operate a four-wheel drive vehicle over rough terrain

The ability to perform work duties independently or as part of a team

Capable of walking/hiking long distances

Clear communicator, highly organized, motivated, thorough, accurate, and dependable

Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

PREFERRED EXPERINECE:

Master’s Degree in paleontology, geology, or related field

Previous experience operating as a Field Agent/Field Supervisor on paleontological permits

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a supervisory role

Fossil preparation and/or museum curation experience

Familiarity with typical utility construction activities

Familiarity with ESRI GIS applications (including desktop, ArcGIS, Field Maps, Survey123, etc.)

Prior experience working in Arizona and New Mexico

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