Current Openings
Cultural Resources Coordinator/Paleontologist
POSITION:
Sapphos Environmental, Inc., a growing environmental, planning, and resource management company located in Pasadena, is currently recruiting a Qualified Paleontologist to join our expanding Cultural Resources Group. Under the supervision of the Cultural Resources Manager, this full-time, permanent position will entail fieldwork (including monitoring and salvage operations), laboratory analysis and archival research, site evaluation and recordation, preparation of technical reports, and analysis of project impacts on paleontological resources under federal, state, and local statutes and regulations. The ideal candidate will also be sufficiently cross-trained to participate in archaeological Phase I, II, and / or III investigations and technical reports.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Paleontological resources impact analyses in support of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Paleontological resources assessments and mitigation programs
- Paleontological construction monitoring, including salvage of fossils
- Lab work and analysis
- Paleontogical technical report preparation
- Preparation of proposals and the development of paleontological resources investigation budgets and schedules
- According to experience and abilities, project management and client and agency interaction
REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:
- Demonstrated ability to recognize and salvage fossils
- Experience in California cultural resources (including paleontological resources) management with a working command of applicable federal and state statutes and regulations
- Demonstrated writing and research abilities
- Ability to use computer hardware, software, and other related information technologies for extended periods on a daily basis
- Knowledge of GPS data collection equipment
OTHER SKILLS:
The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, have a professional demeanor and strong organizational skills, and possess the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and multitask in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should be able to work in a team environment with a variety of project members and manage tasks as delegated by project lead. The candidate must possess strong communication skills, the ability to work closely with clients, and be able to supervise the work of others.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Paleontology, Geology, or a closely related field, and considerable experience in southern California. Society for Vertebrate Paleontology membership is desirable. A graduate degree in a Paleontology or Geology and / or a record of professional research and publication will be favorably viewed.
SALARY RANGE:
Sapphos Environmental, Inc. offers competitive salaries commensurate with individual qualifications and experience and a full package of benefits. To apply, please forward your resume, salary history/requirements, and a technical writing sample to careers@sapphosenvironmental.com or fax to (626) 683-3548.