G&P Fish & Wildlife Biologist I

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Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:

Royal, NE

Hiring Rate:

$21.160

Job Posting:

JR2024-00009822 G&P Fish & Wildlife Biologist I (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

09-26-2024

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION: The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission seeks motivated applicants to the Fish & Wildlife Biologist I position at the Grove Trout Rearing Station. There they will assist the Fish Production Manager with multiple fish culture and aquatic programs within the Fisheries Division of the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. This is an opportunity to carrying out fish culture practices to meet program and agency goals.
JOB DUTIES: Assist with the execution of the fisheries production plan. Assist with various aspects of fish production to include fish spawning, feeding fish of multiple lots and maintaining associated records, collecting and performing sample counts, and distribution of fish throughout the state. Perform treatments for fish disease and aquatic vegetation control as required. Maintain hatchery grounds to include mowing, tree trimming and removal. Assist with the maintenance of equipment, vehicles, buildings, grounds and ponds. Operate specialized equipment for water quality assessment, chemistry, and laboratory work. Operate equipment associated with the production of fish and grounds maintenance to include motor vehicles, motorboats, rotary mowers, riding and push lawn mowers, tractors with front end loaders, back hoes, electric and acetylene welders. Participate in public relations work providing tours and information to visiting public about the operation of the hatchery and related Commission activities. By assignment, may serves as work leader for temporary and volunteer staff. Assist with fisheries management activities, interagency and intra-agency projects and other related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, fish or wildlife management or closely related field of biological science. Experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Other : Incumbent must acquire an aquatic pesticide applicator’s license within the first year of hire.

Work schedule and physical working conditions: 8 hour workday, 40 hour work week, many activities require work outside assigned work hours and adjustment of work schedules. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in variable and sometimes adverse weather conditions. Ability to work in hot and cold wet conditions in and around water. May require working alone in remote locations. Able to respond to emergencies quickly and work outside normal work hours. Travel is required for short periods of time to accomplish commission goals and required training. Ability to lift and move fifty (50) pounds.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: General knowledge of fisheries management and fish culture techniques. Ability to operate, maintain and repair various vehicles, power tools, electrical instruments, scientific equipment, sampling gear and fish hatchery equipment. Skill in organization and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects. Ability to communicate effectively, follow instructions and maintain records. Ability to develop positive personal relationships and become a team member. Ability to assemble, organize and process data by recognized scientific techniques; communicate fisheries concepts to diverse user groups; communicate effectively with the public Ability to be flexible and creative in response to changing circumstances and directives. Ability to respond to facility requirements at any time, day or night. Assists other work units, which may require travel and stay away from home unit overnight. Attend meetings, seminars, and various training to keep up with Commission and fish culture subjects and technology. Perform other related duties as required. Ability to lift and move fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

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