Hagerman Fossil Beds Field Positions

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Norm MacLeod

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 Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument has received funding for
 excavations in the Hagerman Horse Quarry during the summer of 1997.
 The field season is from approximately May 15 to September 15 but there
 is some flexibility in when individuals begin and end work.  The
 following positions are available to be filled by qualified applicants.
 All interested  parties are invited to send a letter of interest, copy
 of their CV and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three
 references to:  Greg McDonald, Hagerman Horse Quarry Project, Hagerman
 Fossil Beds National Monument, P.O. Box 570, Hagerman, Idaho 83332.

 Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument is an equal opportunity
 employer.


 Quarry Foreman (GS-7) 1 position

 Individual would oversee daily activities of quarry excavation and
 reports directly to the monument paleontologist.  This person is
 responsible for proper data collection and continuation of project
 during the absence of monument paleontologist.  In addition to
 supervisory responsibility, individual will be involved with daily
 excavation at quarry and mapping and data collection.  We are looking
 for an individual with previous field experience in excavating and
 mapping fossil vertebrates.  Course work in geology (sedimentology and
 stratigraphy) and paleontology (vertebrate) at both graduate and
 undergraduate level preferred.  Individual should demonstrate
 leadership and organizational abilities.

 These duties involve physical exertion outside in extremes of weather
 conditions, often involving severe heat and sometimes strong winds and
 blowing sand.  Good physical condition is needed.  Housing is the
 responsibility of the applicant and is available in the community of
 Hagerman and surrounding area.  Own transportation is advised.

 Paleontologic field crew: (GS-5) Multiple positions

 Incumbents would aid in excavation and data collection at the Hagerman
 Horse Quarry.  Data collecting would include mapping and other
 information gathering relevant to understanding the taphonomy and
 depositional environment of the Horse Quarry.  Daily duties include
 removal of sediments by either power or hand equipment and will involve
 physical labor.  Responsibilities include providing limited supervision
 of volunteers who will aid in excavation and mapping at the quarry.
 Removal of bones will follow standard paleontological field techniques.
  Classes in geology and paleontology at least at the undergraduate
 level and some previous experience in paleontological field work would
 be helpful.  Members of the field crew will be responsible for rotating
 shifts at the quarry to provide security.

 These duties involve physical exertion outside in extremes of weather
 conditions, often involving severe heat and sometimes strong winds and
 blowing sand.  Good physical condition is needed.  Course work or
 experience with paleontology, geology, surveying is helpful but not
 mandatory.  Housing is the responsibility of the applicant and is
 available in the community of Hagerman and surrounding area.  Own
 transportation is advised.