7 Month Temporary Fisheries Conservation Biologist II

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Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:

Hiring Rate:

$17.499

Job Posting:

JR2024-00011723 7 Month Temporary Fisheries Conservation Biologist II (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

LOCATIONS: Lincoln, Norfolk, Kearny, North Platte, Alliance

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: March 31, 2025 to October 31, 2025 preferred, but flexible

JOB DUTIES: These positions will be tasked with many duties related to fisheries management and aquatic resource conservation related to invasive species. Focus during the summer recreational season will be conducting watercraft inspections on assigned waterbodies and if necessary, completing boat decontaminations as part of the statewide Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program. Other AIS-related duties will include the following: Sampling assigned waterbodies for Zebra Mussel early detection; Educating the public to prevent both the spread and introduction of AIS; Assisting the AIS Program Manager and Biologist with AIS detection surveys, sample collections and control treatments; and sampling waterbodies for aquatic plants. Duties during the spring and fall will shift to field collections of fish community data (including use of boat electrofishing, trap nets, gill nets and seines), aquatic habitat assessments, and other fisheries-related work on area reservoirs, lakes, rivers, and streams. Individuals will also be expected to conduct equipment maintenance, outdoor education programs, and other related responsibilities as assigned by the AIS Program Manager and area Fisheries staff. These positions will require weekend and holiday work, and work in adverse weather conditions.

Requirements / Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications: 15 semester hours or the equivalent of post high school coursework/training in fisheries management, wildlife management, natural resources and/or biology and 12 months experience in wildlife, recreation, or fisheries management.

Other: Driver’s license required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: General knowledge of aquatic ecology, fisheries management and/or aquatic invasive species. Good communication and public interaction/customer service skills; ability to maintain simple records and complete surveys on a tablet; ability to operate hand and power tools (heated pressure washer); ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License if needed; ability to operate a pickup with trailer as well as a motorboat.

Benefits

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