Prepare fossils from rocks in North Dakota ranging in age from the Late Cretaceous to Holocene, with an emphasis on vertebrate fossils. Construct archival cradles for prepared specimens. Assist with oversight of lab volunteers. Help organize and implement one of the largest public fossil dig programs in the country. Assist with field surveys and excavations at research sites. Monitor stocks of lab consumables (e.g., adhesives) and maintain inventories of lab and field supplies. Screen wash rocks and pick microfossils from the resulting concentrate.

What can we offer you?

• Work routine varies daily and can be self-directed. Occasional evenings and weekends required.
• Steady work in a safe, smaller community.
• Work in a well-equipped lab in the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum on the Capitol Complex in Bismarck, North Dakota.
• Ten paid State Holidays.
• Excellent Health Insurance (Full Premium Paid, PPO or HDHP options).
• Pension and supplemental retirement plan.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a field relevant to Paleontology or Museum Studies.
• One year (2000 hours) of experience preparing vertebrate fossils.
• Experience conducting paleontological fieldwork and collecting associated data.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Individuals selected for interviews must provide a portfolio of past preparation work.

Experience with:

• Master’s degree in Geology or a field relevant to Paleontology or Museum Studies.
• Prior experience conducting public outreach related to paleontology.
• Prior experience with molding and casting techniques.
• Prior experience with screen washing and microfossil picking.
• Prior experience constructing archival cradles for paleontological specimens.
• Experience driving vehicles off paved roads and towing trailers.

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• Submit the online application including resume with course work and three employment or educational references in 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

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. § 23-12-10.