Botanist/Vegetation Specialist

Nexus Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Elko, Reno (NV, NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including medical

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K match

Annual paid leave

Job summary

Nexus Environmental Consultants, Inc. seeks a Botanists/Vegetation Specialist based in Elko or Reno, NV. The role involves conducting vegetation surveys, including community mapping, noxious weeds, invasive species, and rare plants, with riparian health assessments and wetland survey support.

It is a full-time, overtime-eligible position with full benefits. Ideal candidates will assist in field surveys and data collection across geothermal, mining, and other western-state projects, contributing

Qualifications

• Experience with vegetation surveys, plant identification, and habitat assessments.
• Ability to conduct community mapping, detect noxious/invasive species, and assess riparian health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation surveys including community mapping, noxious weeds, invasive species, and sensitive/rare plants; assist in wetland surveys.
• Support field surveys and data collection with overtime-eligible work and full benefits.

Job description

Background

Nexus Environmental Consultants, Inc. (Nexus) is a natural resources consulting firm specializing in state and federal permitting. Our team of scientists and other specialists routinely complete baseline characterization, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis, mitigation, and compliance projects for geothermal, mining, non-profit, ranching, solar, and governmental clients within Nevada and other western states.

Position Announcement

Nexus is seeking an individual to fill a position as a Botanists/Vegetation Specialist based in Elko or Reno, Nevada. Duties would include but are not limited to: Conducting vegetation surveys (community mapping, noxious weeds, invasive species, and sensitive/rare plants; riparian health assessments, assisting in wetland surveys. Other tasks may be included based on workload. This is a full-time position, overtime-eligible, and with full benefits offered including medical, dental, vision, 401K match, and annual paid lea...