Ready to uncover the past while helping shape the future? HELIX Environmental Planning is seeking an experienced Staff Paleontologist to join our growing Paleontological Resources team. If you're passionate about fieldwork, fossils, construction monitoring, and California paleontology, this Staff Paleontologist opportunity offers meaningful project work, professional independence, and the chance to contribute to a respected environmental consulting firm.
Why HELIX?
At HELIX, we're an employee-owned environmental consulting firm delivering innovative solutions across paleontological resources, biological resources, cultural resources, landscape architecture, permitting, habitat restoration, GIS, and more. Our collaborative culture, diverse project portfolio, and commitment to quality make HELIX a rewarding place to build your career. This is an as-needed, field-based opportunity supporting projects primarily in San Diego County and surrounding areas of southern California with an immediate hiring need.
Day in the Life
As a Staff Paleontologist, your day may begin at an active construction site monitoring earth-moving activities, identifying fossil-bearing geologic units, and documenting field observations. You may then assist with a paleontological survey, perform fossil salvage, conduct background research, catalog specimens in the lab, or support technical report preparation. Every day as a Staff Paleontologist offers a unique blend of science, fieldwork, collaboration, and discovery.
What You'll Do
As a Staff Paleontologist, you will:
Compensation
$30 - $38 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
If you're an experienced Staff Paleontologist looking for exciting field opportunities, diverse projects, and a chance to work alongside talented environmental professionals, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your expertise as a Staff Paleontologist to HELIX!
HELIX is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or veteran status. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
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HELIX Environmental Planning is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. They are looking for an experienced Cultural Resources Project Manager to lead impactful projects.