Botanist/Vegetation Specialist
Quick answer
Nexus Environmental Consultants, Inc. is hiring a mid-senior Botanist/Vegetation Specialist (Elko or Reno, Nevada) paying $50,000 - $90,000 per year to conduct vegetation surveys and provide technical assistance.
- Role
- Botanist/Vegetation Specialist
- Organization
- Nexus Environmental Consultants, Inc.
- Location
- Elko or Reno, Nevada
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $50,000 - $90,000 per year
- Category
- Other
The role
Nexus Environmental Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Botanist/Vegetation Specialist to conduct vegetation surveys, assist in wetland surveys, and provide technical assistance on report preparation in Elko or Reno, Nevada.
What you'll do
- Conducting vegetation surveys (community mapping, noxious weeds, invasive species, and sensitive/rare plants; riparian health assessments, assisting in wetland surveys)
- Assisting in wetland surveys
- Providing technical assistance on report preparation using survey findings
- Providing technical assistance on technical biological resource report preparation in support of NEPA analysis
What it takes
- Bachelor’s degree in botany, plants/vegetation, rangeland ecology, or related field
- 1+ years of experience in the western United States conducting similar work
- Experience with plant identification in the Great Basin and surrounding areas
- Ability to work in remote, rural conditions
- Ability to hike for extended periods of time
- Commitment to safety and Nexus safety protocols and standards
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Paid hourly plus overtime (rate based on experience and education), 401K match, medical, dental, vision, annual paid leave
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Elko or Reno, Nevada.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $50,000 - $90,000 per year.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in botany, plants/vegetation, rangeland ecology, or related field, 1+ years of experience in the western United States, and experience with plant identification in the Great Basin and surrounding areas.
How do I apply?
If qualified, please submit a resume to [email protected], indicating that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office.
How to apply
Apply directly on Nexus Environmental Consultants, Inc.'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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