Seasonal Biologist/Environmental Scientist

Nexus Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Elko, Reno (NV, NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexus Environmental Consultants, Inc. in Nevada is seeking a seasonal Biologist to join our field team in Elko or Reno. You will perform wildlife surveys (birds, mammals, reptiles) and vegetation assessments, including mapping and habitat characterization.

Additional tasks may include water sampling for quality, quantity, and flow. The role is a roughly six-month term with on-site fieldwork primarily in western Nevada.

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 seasonal position as a Biologists based in Elko or Reno, Nevada. Duties would include but are not limited to: Conducting wildlife surveys (birds, mammals, reptiles, and other wildlife); vegetation surveys (community mapping, noxious weeds, invasive species, and sensitive plants; and water surveys (surface and groundwater sampling for water quality, quantity, and flow).

• Conducting wildlife surveys (birds, mammals, reptiles, and other wildlife)
• vegetation surveys (community mapping, noxious weeds, invasive species, and sensitive plants
• and water surveys (surface and groundwater sampling for water quality, quantity, and flow)

Other tasks may be included based on workload.

This is an approximately six-month term position starting in earl...