Paleontological Monitors/Technicians – Southern California and Nevada/Great Basin

Far Western • Carson City, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Far Western is immediately seeking applicants for a paleontological monitor/technician for several months of compliance monitoring and technical fieldwork on large projects in Southern California (San Bernardino County) and Nevada. We anticipate work starting in fall/winter 2026 and continuing into 2027. At this time, we are seeking committed individuals (1) with paleontological monitoring experience; (2) capable of being added to our permit in Nevada or interested in working toward being permitted in Nevada. Hiring would be flexible and allow for temporary, seasonal, part-time, and on-call schedules (although preference given to those willing to commit to durations of projects).

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in geology, paleontology, earth sciences (or a related field).
• A field school or commensurate field experience (e.g., survey, identification/documentation, excavation, fossil preparation, and familiarity with standard electronic devices and hand-held tools).
• Experience with paleontological fieldwork.
• Detail-oriented, able to adapt to varying data collection needs, attention to outdoor field methods/pace.
• Responsive in communications and effective in verbal, email, text, and other forms of timely professional messaging.
• Willingness to learn/refine new skills on-the-job.
• Ability to respectfully, collaboratively, and professionally interact with clients, other team members and subconsultants, and co-workers.
• Can comply with Far Western’s Safety Program and other Far Western training and operations protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Cross-trained (X-trained) in archaeology or experience in cultural resources management identification and documentation.
• Basic compass, map, GPS navigation skills.
• Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions and different types of environments.
• Ability to hike long distances for up to 10 consecutive days in rugged terrain and variable weather.
• Has a current driver's license and can operate a 4WD vehicle in varying terrain.
• Current First Aid/CPR training/certifications and/or willingness to be trained.
• Current Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) training and/or willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Compliance monitoring on small and large-scale projects of varying durations
• Pedestrian inventory and geological assessment

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $35.00/hour.
• GSA per diem.
• Lodging and vehicles arranged by Far Western.
• On-the-job training.
• On-the-job training for continued work on other regional projects and upward mobility in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level