Temporary Conservation Technician II

The State of Nebraska is hiring a Temporary Conservation Technician II in Lincoln, NE, responsible for conducting surveys and coordinating with volunteers for the Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas. The role involves travel statewide, variable hours, and outdoor work. Candidates should have experience or coursework in natural resources or related fields. Strong communication skills and familiarity with pollinator survey methods are preferred. The position offers competitive pay and benefits.
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Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:

Game & Parks District V Central Office - Lincoln

Hiring Rate:

$17.499

Job Posting:

JR2025-00015005 Temporary Conservation Technician II (Open)

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

04-14-2025

Job Description:

LOCATION: STATEWIDE, including Lincoln.

JOB DUTIES: Under direction of the Pollinator Biologist, complete surveys, coordinate with volunteers, attend or lead workshops, and compile data for the Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas. This position may also assist with other pollinator-related activities such as butterfly surveys, monarch tagging, moth lighting, and native bee surveys. Because survey windows are dependent upon weather conditions, working variable hours and weekends might be necessary to complete project objectives. Survey work will be completed statewide, so travel will be required.

Requirements/Qualifications

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of pollinator survey methods including bumble bee, butterfly, and flowering plant identification is preferred. The applicant must be detail oriented, able to communicate with the public, and capable of working long hours outdoors. They must also be comfortable working alone in remote locations. Written and computer skills (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, GIS, program R) are highly desirable, but not 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.

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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