Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II

State of Nebraska; Beatrice (NE); In loco; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

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Dental benefits

Disability insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

State of Nebraska in Beatrice, NE is seeking a Wildlife Conservation Biologist II for a temporary assignment to support habitat development and public access programs. You will work from the Beatrice office with limited supervision to implement Open Fields & Waters offerings and report on progress.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or biology, plus a year of relevant experience or coursework.

Competenze

• Minimum: 1 year experience or 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.
• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or biology; driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of local agricultural practices and basic wildlife habitat management principles.
• Proficient with Excel, Access, and GIS is highly desirable.

Mansioni

• Work out of Beatrice Office with limited supervision to implement public access programs (Open Fields & Waters).
• Conduct site assessments, coordinate contracts, prepare reports and post signs.
• Provide technical assistance on wildlife habitat enhancement to private landowners.
• Collaborate with conservation partners on planning and project design.
• Coordinate agency activities and seek opportunities to broaden experience.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Self-directed

Wildlife habitat knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or biology

Strumenti

Excel

Access

GIS

Descrizione del lavoro

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location

Beatrice, NE

Hiring Rate

$18.296

Job Posting

JR2026-00030309 Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II (Open)

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Job Description

The Partners Section of the Wildlife Division is primarily responsible for habitat development and restoration efforts, and access programs on privately owned lands.

Job Duties: Working out of our Beatrice Office, with limited supervision from Wildlife Biologists and District Manager, implement public access program offerings (e.g., Open Fields & Waters). Activities include: Site assessment, contract coordination, reporting and posting signs. Provide technical assistance of wildlife habitat enhancement techniques to private landowners. Work closely with other conservation organization partners to assist with conservation planning and project design to benefit wildlife. Assist with or coordinate activities and projects within the agency as assigned. As an entry-level position, effort will be made to provide opportunities to collaborate/assist with other divisions to enhance background knowledge and experience within the agency.

Requirements/ Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 1 year experience OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.

Other: Bachelor’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or biology. Driver’s license required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of local agricultural practices/land use as well as basic wildlife habitat management principles, goals and objectives. Ability to communicate effectively, work with little supervision and with diverse clientele. Implementation of prescribed fire will be required for the SE District position, so previous experience is desirable. Driver’s license required. Computer skills (Excel, Access, GIS) 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.