Temporary Conservation Biologist II Rivers & Streams Program Fisheries Division

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $17.893 Job Posting: JR2026-00022039 Temporary Conservation Biologist II Rivers & Streams Program Fisheries Division (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job

Description:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled Dates of Employment: April 6th to November 13th, 2026

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist Fisheries Division staff with field collection of fish community and habitat data on statewide streams in Nebraska.
• Provide support with ongoing monitoring surveys within cool-water streams post-habitat evaluations, sportfish assessments, small-bodied at-risk fish distributions, among other research focused projects.

Fish sampling techniques will often take place in wadeable streams and may include both backpack and tote-barge electrofishing, seines, and minnow traps. The positions will be responsible for maintaining and calibrating equipment, operating power tools/equipment, and involve compiling and tabulating field data.

Interactions with the public are common and successful candidates should feel comfortable communicating with aquatic recreation participants.

• Perform related work as assigned.

Requirements:

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Qualifications:

Minimum

Qualifications:

1 year

experience:

OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture. Other: 15 semester hours or the equivalent of post high school coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources and/or biology AND 12 months

experience:

in wildlife, recreation or fisheries management.

• Driver's license required.

KNOWLEDGE,:

SKILLS:

, & ABILITIES: Applicants should possess general knowledge of and ability to operate, care for and repair fisheries equipment and motor vehicles; ability to follow instructions and maintain records; general knowledge of aquatic ecology, aquatic invasive species, and/or fisheries management techniques.

Applicant should be able to problem solve and have good speaking and communication

skills:

*NOTE: Requires statewide travel with the potential for extensive (i.e., up to 3 to 4 nights in a single week) overnight lodging. Must work in inclement weather for long periods of time and can hike long distances along stream banks and trails carrying up to 50 pounds. For more information: contact Thad Huenemann, Rivers and Streams Program Manager (402) 471-5445.

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Opportunity:

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