Temporary Conservation Biologist II Missouri River Program Fisheries Division

Temporary Conservation Biologist II Missouri River Program Fisheries Division

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JR Temporary Conservation Biologist II Missouri River Program Fisheries Division (Open)

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Lincoln, NE

$17.893

Open until filled.

April 6 through November 20, 2026

• Assist Fisheries Division staff with field collections of fish community data for several research studies conducted by the Missouri River Program.
• Assist with fisheries research studies on the Missouri River under the direction of the Missouri River Program Manager and Project Biologist.
• Standardized fish sampling (boat electrofishing, gill nets, hoop nets), habitat sampling, weighing and measuring fish and/or macroinvertebrate species.
• Assist with age and growth analyses.
• Perform necessary laboratory work and data entry under limited supervision.
• Maintain and repair fisheries equipment and vehicles (nets, sampling gear, boats, boat motors, trailers, trucks).
• Perform all related work as required.

This role requires physical labor outdoors on boats under adverse weather, flexible scheduling, overnight travel 1‑3 nights per week, occasional weekend and holiday work.

• Minimum 1 year experience or 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.
• Driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of fisheries management, fish handling protocols, fish and macroinvertebrate species identification, and operation, care, and repair of fisheries equipment and vehicles.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to follow instructions, maintain records, enter data.

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