Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II

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Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:

North Platte, NE

Hiring Rate:

$17.499

Job Posting:

JR2024-00011334 Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II (Open)

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

01-10-2025

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, coordinate and implement public access program offerings (e.g., Open Fields & Waters). Activities include: Site assessment, habitat planning, contract coordination, reporting and posting signs. Assist biologists with implementation of the Focus on Pheasants (FOP) initiative in south-central and/or 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 agencies such as Natural Resource Conservation Service, Farm Services Agency, and Natural Resource Districts 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.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or biology. Applicants with Pesticide Applicators license and Class A CDL license with O endorsement preferred.

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 (Excel, Access, GIS) highly desirable

Benefits

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