Temporary Conservation Technician II

The State of Nebraska is hiring a Temporary Conservation Technician II in Bassett, NE. Responsibilities include conducting surveys, coordinating with volunteers, and compiling data for the Nebraska Bumble Bee Atlas. Candidates should have experience or training in relevant fields and be comfortable working outdoors and traveling statewide. The position offers a salary of $36,499 per year and includes benefits such as paid time off.
The work we do matters!Hiring Agency:Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33Location: Bassett, NEHiring Rate:$17.499Job 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):04-14-2025Job Description: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/QualificationsMinimum 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.BenefitsWe 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#benefitsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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.Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.