[NHCOLL-L:3465] Paleontological Field Manager position opening at the San Diego Natural History Museum

[Kesler Randall]

The San Diego Natural History Museum is run and operated by the San
Diego Society of Natural History, a private non-profit scientific
organization incorporated in 1874.  The Museum's mission is to interpret
the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote
understanding of the evolution and diversity of Southern California and
the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for
nature and the environment.  Within the Museum, the Department of
PaleoServices (DPS) specializes in paleontological resource management.
Our focus is on the recognition, recovery, and preservation of the
significant and unique paleontological resources that occur in this
region.  The activities of DPS are helping to preserve significant
fossil assemblages and are directly contributing to the growth of the
important paleontological research collections at the Museum.  We are
currently looking to fill the following position:

 

Paleontological Field Manager:  Position responsibilities include
coordination of paleontological field activities (prospecting for and
collection of fossils, recovery of stratigraphic and taphonomic data,
and collection of geographic and topographic information) and production
of final project reports that summarize the methods and preliminary
results of paleontological salvage activities.  Other duties include
generation of initial discovery letter reports for City, County, and/or
State agency managers and generation of paleontological resource
assessment technical reports.  Opportunities also include
paleontological field work in the Southern California region and working
with the extensive fossil collections of the San Diego Natural History
Museum.

Qualified candidates must have at least a B.S. Degree in Geology or
Paleobiology; 1 to 2 years of relevant experience (especially
sedimentary geology); excellent supervisory/managerial, verbal, written,
and interpersonal skills; and a strong work ethic, intense drive, and
initiative for quality and customer service.  This position is a
regular, full-time salaried position with a generous benefits package
(e.g., full medical and 401K plan).  Compensation will be based on
individual qualifications and experience (salary range $40,000 to
$60,000).

Please send resumes to Yvonne Kugies (ykugies at sdnhm.org)

 

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