Paleontological Resources Specialist

Sapphos Environmental, Inc., an established environmental consulting firm with over 30 years of experience, is seeking a Paleontological Resources Specialist to join our team. We are committed to providing high-quality environmental compliance services to public- and private-sector clients.

This is a full-time, exempt position that combines technical expertise, project management, and business development responsibilities.

• Prepare technical documentation, including Paleontological Resources Mitigation Plans and Paleontological Resources Technical Reports
• Manage paleontological mitigation efforts, including macrofossil and microfossil salvage, sample collection and preparation, specimen identification and analysis, and recordkeeping
• Conduct impact assessments in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Perform literature reviews and museum records searches to support project evaluations.
• Provide professional recommendations to federal agencies and clients regarding the significance and treatment of paleontological resources
• Oversee and conduct construction monitoring for paleontological resources
• Support business development efforts, including proposal writing, budget preparation, scheduling, and client outreach
• Participate in fieldwork assignments (including extended periods in remote areas of the western U.S.)

• Strong knowledge of California geology and paleontology, with demonstrated field experience.
• Must meet the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology’s 2010 criteria to qualify as a Principal Investigator/Project Paleontologist
• Must meet requirements for approval as a Field Agent under Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Paleontological Resource Use permits
• Proficiency in creating stratigraphic sections, interpreting geologic maps, and describing geologic formations, soils, and processes in detail
• Ability to assess geological formations for paleontological sensitivity
• Experience with data management and GIS applications
• Physically able to hike long distances in variable weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Professional demeanor and proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams

All interested applicants: Please contact Tamara Gonzalez at tgonzalez@sapphosenvironmental.com.