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Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist I

State of Nebraska
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Kearney, NE 68848, US

Salary

$23.44 - $28.13 per hour

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Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off

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  • The Game & Parks Commission is hiring for a Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist I position in Kearney and Wilcox, NE, with a hiring rate of $15.483 per hour.
  • This entry-level, temporary role requires experience or coursework in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, or agriculture.
  • The Conservation Biologist will assist with the Open Fields and Waters program, focusing on public access to private lands for hunting, trapping, and fishing.
  • Duties include checking boundary signage, educating the public, evaluating potential sites, and assisting with habitat improvement projects.
  • The position offers flexible hours and opportunities for professional training and growth within the wildlife conservation field.

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Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33


Location:

Kearney, NE, Wilcox, NE


Hiring Rate:

$15.483


Job Posting:

JR2026-00022070 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. 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 may include checking and posting boundary signage, educating the public to generate interest in the program, evaluating potential sites to enroll, and creating maps. The Conservation Biologist may assist 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. Potential opportunities may include wildlife population and hunter surveys.


 

Requirements / Qualifications:

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

Other: 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.


 

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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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