Paleontologist

Bargas Environmental Consulting is seeking a Paleontologist with at least one year of experience in identifying and documenting paleontological resources, conducting field surveys, and performing construction monitoring. The role involves fieldwork, data management, and participation in team meetings to develop paleontological programs. Candidates should be detail-oriented, proficient in fossil documentation, and familiar with data collection tools. The position is based in Los Angeles, CA.
Job DescriptionJob Description
Overview:
Bargas is seeking energetic and experienced paleontologists with a minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated experience identifying and documenting paleontological resources, and/or experience performing paleontological field surveys, fossil salvage, and paleontological construction monitoring. Paleontological mitigation experience in California is preferred.

As a Paleontologist, you will:
• Join a dynamic team conducting field surveys.
• Perform construction monitoring and prepare daily logs.
• Record and salvage paleontological resources.
• Assist with paleontological report sections.
• Participate in monthly meetings to help shape the new paleontological program at Bargas, discuss ongoing projects, paleontological mitigation, and regulations, and provide feedback on procedures.

As a Paleontologist, you are:
• Proficient in recognizing and documenting various types of fossils and performing field tasks.
• Experienced in describing and interpreting sediments and stratigraphy in the field.
• Skilled with modern data collection tools such as Survey123, Collector/Field Maps app, or similar tablet-based data collection technology.
• Enthusiastic about traveling for projects across beautiful landscapes.
• Capable of managing paleontological data and preparing fossil locality forms and technical reports.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office 365 applications and possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, demonstrating integrity, and able to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Ready to take ownership of tasks from start to finish, ensuring completion.

At Bargas, you will enjoy:

Hourly Wage: $25.00 - $35.00

Professional development, mentoring, and career growth opportunities
• Benefits are dependent on employee type.

Join Our Team!

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@bargasconsulting.com.
Company DescriptionBargas Environmental Consulting, LLC (Bargas), is a minority, woman-owned business focused on improving the world we live in by providing environmental solutions to a developing California. We strive to create a unique culture that is diverse, all-inclusive, creative, and welcomes new ideas and solutions to some of the distinctive obstacles projects may have. Bargas offers a supportive work/life balance that encourages our staff to grow both personally and professionally. We provide our staff with exciting opportunities to further their environmental knowledge to better address the dynamic aspects of our projects. We live our company values daily in Safety, Clients, Communication, Responsibility, Teamwork, Learning, Professionalism, and Sharing. We are committed to helping our community through our "Bargas Gives Back" program.

Bargas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law.Company DescriptionBargas Environmental Consulting, LLC (Bargas), is a minority, woman-owned business focused on improving the world we live in by providing environmental solutions to a developing California. We strive to create a unique culture that is diverse, all-inclusive, creative, and welcomes new ideas and solutions to some of the distinctive obstacles projects may have. Bargas offers a supportive work/life balance that encourages our staff to grow both personally and professionally. We provide our staff with exciting opportunities to further their environmental knowledge to better address the dynamic aspects of our projects. We live our company values daily in Safety, Clients, Communication, Responsibility, Teamwork, Learning, Professionalism, and Sharing. We are committed to helping our community through our "Bargas Gives Back" program.

Bargas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law.