What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paleontologist position at North Dakota Dept. Of Mineral Resources?
Summary of Work
- This position will take a leading role in planning and implementing the Public Fossil Dig program during the summer, coordinate the paleontology program's science communication and outreach efforts, and assist with fossil preparation.
- The selected candidate will spend extensive time in the field in the summer working with the public to recover fossils from Cretaceous through Oligocene rocks in North Dakota, including long days and some weekends.
- They will maintain the paleontology program's website and social media accounts and conduct in person and online outreach activities related to the paleontology and geology of North Dakota.
- They will assist in the fossil preparation lab working on fossils ranging in age from the Late Cretaceous to Holocene, with an emphasis on vertebrate fossils.
- The candidate will also assist with field surveys and excavations at research sites as needed.
What we can offer you:
- Stability.
- Consistent work schedule.
- 10 paid State Holidays.
- Health Insurance (Full Premium Paid).
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
- Supplemental Retirement Plan.
- Assist with the moving expenses.
- Work routine varies daily.
- Occasional evenings and weekends required.
- Work in a well-equipped lab in the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum on the Capitol Complex in Bismarck, North Dakota. Great North Dakota scenery.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, or a field relevant to Paleontology or Museum Studies.
- Experience conducting science communication related to paleontology and/or geology.
- Experience organizing and leading paleontological fieldwork.
- Strong verbal communication skills. Applicant must have a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Geology or a field relevant to Paleontology or Museum Studies.
- Experience preparing vertebrate fossils.
- Experience with 3D scanning and/or printing fossils.
- Experience driving vehicles off paved roads and towing trailers.
- Computer experience with working knowledge of MS Office applications (Access, Excel, Word, Outlook). Experience working with video and/or audio editing software.
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Application Procedures
Application Procedures
Submit the online application including cover letter, resume, copies of your college transcripts, and contact information for three employment or educational references as one PDF.
Applications will only be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System.
State of ND employees should access the announcement and application by signing into their ND PeopleSoft account at:
https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psp/strp/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&, clicking on "my Career,"
and selecting "Careers" in the drop-down menu.
Applicants who are not employees of the State of North Dakota can access the announcement and application by visiting:
https://www.cnd.nd.gov/psp/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11000.
Paper submissions will not be accepted.
Application materials must be received at the ND Department of Mineral Resources by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the closing date.
Applicants who are residents of North Dakota and eligible to claim veteran's preference must include a clear copy of DD Form 214.
Claims for disabled veteran's preference must also include a current statement of disabled status from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Contact Jeanette Bean, Human Resources at 701-328-7608 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.
ND Relay Number 1-800-366-6888
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.
