Description

Chronicle HeritagePaleontology Program Team Lead

Company Profile

Chronicle Heritage is a solution-driven heritage consulting firm that prides itself on employing the best cultural resource management professionals in the industry. We place an emphasis on supporting our clients' needs, fostering new technologies that advance our industry, and leveraging those advancements toward the management of non-renewable cultural resources. Chronicle Heritage prioritizes professional development within the framework of innovation and forward thinking to encourage career advancement and research development. Job Description PaleoWest is seeking an experienced and motivated Paleontology Team Lead to join our dynamic cultural resources team. This role is ideal for a proactive and technically proficient leader who can oversee paleontological projects from inception through completion, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive team performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in paleontological resources, demonstrated project management skills, and a collaborative approach to leadership. Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership:
  Serve as the technical lead for all paleontological permits and reporting, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Project Oversight:
  Manage all aspects of paleontological projects, from planning to execution, to ensure timely and successful completion. Oversee or delegate day-to-day project tasks as appropriate.
• Team Supervision & Development:
  Supervise and mentor associate- and staff-level technical specialists. Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations, and make recommendations for promotions and salary adjustments as appropriate.
• Program Strategy & Staffing:
  Identify key short- and long-term staffing needs within the Paleontology program and contribute to succession planning and team growth.
• Collaboration & Integration:
  Work closely with project leadership and other service lines to ensure cross-disciplinary coordination and project efficiency.
• Regulatory Authority:
  Act as the internal authority on technical, regulatory, and business matters related to paleontology.
• Quality Control:
  Provide quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) review of deliverables within the paleontology program to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Business Development:
  Support business development efforts across the country by identifying new opportunities, contributing to proposals, and representing the firm in client and agency interactions.
• Approachability & Availability:
  Maintain a supportive and approachable presence for team members, peers, and leadership.
• Additional Duties:
  Perform other related duties as assigned to support the goals of the team and the company.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Paleontology, Geology, Earth Sciences, or a related field (Master's required; Ph.D. preferred).
• Minimum of 710 years of experience in paleontological consulting or resource management.
• Proven experience in project and staff management, including direct supervision.
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., CEQA, NEPA, BLM, and state-specific guidelines).
• Demonstrated success in preparing permits, technical reports, and other deliverables.
• Experience supporting or leading business development activities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to travel as needed for fieldwork, meetings, and other assignments.

Additional Information

Chronicle Heritage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Chronicle Heritage complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential functions. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled. If you require assistance with submitting the application, please contact accommodations@chronicleheritage.com.

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