Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist I

The State of Nebraska is hiring a Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist I for the Game & Parks Commission in Norfolk, NE. This entry-level position involves habitat development and restoration on private lands, assisting with public access programs, and managing contracts. Candidates should have experience or coursework in biology or natural resources. The role offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for training and career growth.
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Hiring Agency:
Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:
Norfolk, NE

Hiring Rate:
$15.142

Job Posting:
JR2024-00011474 Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist I (Open)

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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. This is an entry-level, temporary position with a flexible work schedule. The position is based in the Northeast District, which is headquartered in Norfolk and covers 27 counties. In addition to the assigned job duties, training and networking opportunities will be provided to allow the successful applicant to gain knowledge and experience for further career growth.

Job Duties: Under general direction from Wildlife Biologists and the District Manager, the Conservation Biologist will assist with implementation of the Open Fields and Waters program to provide public hunting, trapping, and fishing access on private lands. Duties will include contacting landowners to generate interest in the program, evaluating potential sites to enroll, creating maps, managing contracts, and posting boundary signs. The Conservation Biologist will also help with habitat improvement projects for a variety of species, using practices such as prescribed burning, selective herbicide application, invasive brush removal, native plant seeding, etc. Other opportunities may include monitoring of wildlife populations using standardized surveys and hunter interviews and responding to nuisance wildlife complaints.

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Experience or coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.

Prefer: 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, and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of wildlife habitat requirements, habitat management principles, and farming and ranching operations. Ability to operate hand tools, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), sprayers, and other equipment. Experience with prescribed fire and with geographic information systems (GIS) is highly desirable. Driver's license required.

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.

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