Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33 Location: North Platte, NE Hiring Rate: $17.893 Job Posting: JR2025-00021689 Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 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:

Under general direction, 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.

• Assist biologists with implementation of the Focus on Pheasants (FOP) initiative in southwestern Nebraska (e.g., coordinate tall stubble initiatives, conduct wildlife surveys, etc.).
• Provide technical assistance of wildlife habitat enhancement techniques to private landowners.

Work closely with other conservation organization partners such as Pheasants Forever, Audubon Great Plains, and Bird Conservancy of the Rockies 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:

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Qualifications:

Minimum

Qualifications:

1 year

experience:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• Driver’s license required.

Computer

skills:

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Benefits:

We offer:

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benefits:

, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total

compensation:

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benefits:

Equal

Opportunity:

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