Temporary Conservation Wildlife Biologist I

State of Nebraska; United States; Presencial; USD 18.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Game & Parks Commission in Nebraska seeks a Temporary Conservation Wildlife Biologist I (Evergreen) to support habitat development, wildlife surveys, and disease investigations on public Wildlife Management Areas. The role may involve non-traditional hours and some weekends.

Responsibilities include assisting with prescribed burning, equipment maintenance, and implementing management plans; experience in wildlife biology or natural resources is preferred; multiple temporary contracts exist for

Formación

• Experience or coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.
• Permits or licenses preferred: Pesticide Applicator and Class A CDL with O endorsement.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with prescribed burning, ground prep, plantings, weed control, and equipment maintenance.
• Perform wildlife surveys, depredation response, and disease investigations.
• Support public relations and outreach related to wildlife management.
• May require non-traditional hours including some weekends.

Conocimientos

Wildlife management

Tractor operation

ATV operation

Grounds maintenance

Public relations

Educación

Experience or coursework in natural resources/biology/agriculture

Herramientas

MS Word

Excel

Access

Descripción del empleo

Job Posting

JR2026-00030307 Temporary Conservation Wildlife Biologist I (Evergreen) (Open)

Hiring for 3, 5, 8, and 11 month positions.

Job Details

Hiring Agency: Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:

Hiring Rate: $15.831

Job Description

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

The Management Section of the Wildlife Division is primarily responsible for implementation of habitat development and restoration efforts on public Wildlife Management Areas and conducting wildlife population surveys along with disease and depredation response.

Job Duties

Assist with prescribed burning, ground preparation and plantings, weed control, maintain equipment, mix and apply chemicals, word processing, age and check deer, perform wildlife surveys, handle depredation response, public relations, and assist with wildlife disease investigations. Possible non-traditional work week hours and some weekends.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Experience or coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.
• Other : Applicants with Pesticide Applicators license and Class A CDL license with O endorsement preferred. Driver's license required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Knowledge of and ability to operate tractors, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), chainsaws, and other farm equipment; basic knowledge of wildlife management principles. Computer skills (MS Word, Access, Excel) highly desirable.

Benefits

Select temporary assignments are eligible for benefits! This includes health, dental, and long/short term disability.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.