JOB SUMMARY: The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Badlands National Park is April - October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2025 Open to the first 50 applicants or until 01/17/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: Any of the following positions may be hired from this announcement. Fossil Preparation: Incumbent consolidates and prepares fossil specimens under a microscope, adaptively using manual, electrical, and pneumatic-powered tools. Incumbent trains lab workers to consolidate and prepare fossils. Incumbent finishes all required documentation daily and confirms the satisfactory completion of fossil preparation projects. All fossil preparation is performed in view of the visiting public, therefore incumbent must interact with the public in a professional and positive manner and provide a friendly learning environment in the lab. Incumbent ensures all lab and safety equipment are working properly and safety equipment is used at all times. Incumbent instructs lab workers on safe operation of equipment, including all tools, pneumatic devices, and air filtration systems. Knowledge of consolidants and paleontological conservation is also required. Incumbent is responsible for the construction of specimen cradles and proper housing of paleontologic specimens for long-term storage. Weekend and holiday work is required. Field Survey: Incumbent assists with the documentation and mitigation of paleontological localities through the use of aerial photos, topographic maps, and global positioning equipment (GPS). All GPS data will be entered into the park's Geographic Information System (GIS) database, therefore ArcGIS Pro proficiency is required. Incumbent is responsible for drafting written reports summarizing paleontological survey projects. Approximately 75% of this work is performed outdoors, often in extreme conditions in rugged, remote areas. Construction Monitoring: Incumbent completes preconstruction surveys to determine level of potential risk to fossil resources, due to construction activity. Incumbent assists the park paleontologist at the field-level by coordinating paleontological monitoring of ongoing construction work for possible damage to paleontologic resources. Incumbent excavates fossils that are at risk due to construction and erosion using standardized data collection procedures and equipment involving plaster jacketing and stabilization of paleontologic specimens. Incumbent is also responsible for the identification and careful documentation of paleontologic specimens. Note taking skills and the use of GPS equipment are also required for this position; working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro is a must. Most of this work is performed outdoors, often in extreme conditions along the roadway, near infrastructure, or in rugged, remote areas. Physical Demands: The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (e.g., equipment and packs up to 50 pounds) must be lifted and carried on a routine basis. Working Conditions: The work is performed in an office, laboratory, and in the field. Field work includes exposure to extreme weather and terrain conditions, poisonous plants, biting insects, and wild animals. Laboratory work may involve exposure to hazardous chemicals. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.