Botanist

ERM is hiring a Botanist to conduct surveys for project efforts in Beatty, NV. This is a full-time (60hrs/week), limited-term role for a duration of 2 to 3 months.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitoring efforts include surveys for BLM special status plant species.
• Lead a team of up to 6 biologists to conduct surveys.
• General habitat experience
• Electronic data collection.
• Handheld and sub-meter accurate GPS data collection.
• Daily reporting and survey report compilation.
• Coordinating with other field team members, field coordinator, and project manager.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Botany.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience required.
• Experience working in southern Nevada is required.
• Must have current MSHA (Surface Miner – 30 CFR 46/48) certification.
• Ability to hike in rough terrain up to 5 miles per day in a range of temperatures.
• Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• Must have a strong attentional to detail in documentation of work.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Work schedule will include weekends (Saturday) and/or over-time.
• Desire to work in the field for extended periods of time and maintain a positive attitude.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Demonstrated independent and effective problem solving and decision-making skills.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

Pay Transparency:

For the Botany position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $72,987.20 – $78,000, $35.09/hr – $37.50/hr, limited-term, non-exempt.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above.  This job may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/Flexforce employees are NOT bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life & disability insurance to benefits eligible* employees.

*Benefits Eligibility is limited to Regular employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.  Fixed-Term employees (including Flexforce) who are regularly scheduled to work 20 hours a week or more are eligible for a limited benefits package.  Casual employees are NOT benefits eligible. See your recruiter for more details.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/