Temp Conservation Tech II

The State of Nebraska is hiring a Temp Conservation Tech II for land management activities within the Northeast Region, based at Ponca State Park. Candidates should have experience or coursework in relevant fields and preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and certain licenses. Duties involve wildlife habitat management, data entry, and using GIS software. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes a diverse work environment.
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33 Location: Ponca, NE Hiring Rate: $17.893 Job Posting: JR2026-00023094 Temp Conservation Tech II (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: This position will assist assist with conservation practices/land management activities within 11 areas of the Northeast Region of the Parks Division. Position will headquarter out of Ponca State Park. Location: Ponca State Park or another park in the Northeast Region as mutually agreed upon the Regional Park Superintendent. Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: 1 year experience OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture. Preferred Qualification: Bachelor's degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or biology. Applicants with Pesticide Applicators license and Class A CDL license with O endorsement preferred. Driver’s license required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of wildlife habitat management principles, goals and objectives. Ability to communicate effectively, work with little supervision and with a variety of staff. Computer skills (Excel, Word, ArcMap/GIS) highly desirable. Knowledge of and ability to operate tractors, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), chainsaws, and farm equipment. Natural Resource Management Hazard Tree Management Park Landscape Management Pesticide applicator license is preferred. JOB DUTIES: Under general direction of Northeast Region Superintendent and area Park Superintendents, the position will assist in the implementation of a wide-variety of land management activities. These activities will include prescribed burning, control of noxious weeds/invasive species, woodland management, seeding, seed harvest, and related conservation practices. Position will assist with entering data, creating maps, creating plans, etc. in ArcMap/ArcGIS. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ Benefits We offer a comprehensive package of pay, 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. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!