Seasonal Botanist/Vegetation Specialist

Nexus Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Elko, Reno (NV, NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Environmental Consultants, Inc. in Nevada seeks a seasonal Botanist/Vegetation Specialist based in Elko or Reno to support vegetation surveys, including mapping, noxious and invasive species, and rare plant assessments, aligned with NEPA requirements.

The six‑month assignment may extend and is overtime‑eligible, offering field, data collection, and reporting tasks across western Nevada.

Qualifications

• Seasonal Botanist/Vegetation Specialist based in Elko or Reno, NV.
• Position lasts about six months with potential extension and overtime eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation surveys including mapping, noxious weeds, invasive species, and rare plants.
• Assist in riparian health assessments and wetland surveys.

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 Botanists/Vegetation Specialist based in Elko or Reno, Nevada.

• 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 position will last approximately six months, with the option to extend, and will be overtime-eligible. The successful applicant will...