Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II

Overview

Job Title:

Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II (Open).

Location:

North Platte, NE. Hiring Agency:
Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33. Hiring Rate: $17.893. Job Posting: JR.

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

• Implement public access program offerings (e.g., Open Fields & Waters).
• Site assessment, contract coordination, reporting, and posting signs.
• Assist biologists with the Focus on Pheasants (FOP) initiative in southwestern Nebraska (e.g., coordinate tall stubble initiatives, conduct wildlife surveys).
• Provide technical assistance on wildlife habitat enhancement techniques to private landowners.
• Work closely with conservation organization partners (e.g., Pheasants Forever, Audubon Great Plains, Bird Conservancy of the Rockies) to assist with conservation planning and project design to benefit wildlife.
• Assist with or coordinate activities and projects within the agency as assigned.
• As an entry-level position, opportunities will be provided to collaborate/assist with other divisions to enhance background knowledge and experience within the agency.

• Minimum Qualifications: 1 year experience OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or biology.
• Other: Driver’s license required
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of local agricultural practices/land use as well as basic wildlife habitat management principles, goals and objectives. Ability to communicate effectively, work with little supervision and with diverse clientele. Driver’s license required. Computer skills (Excel, Access, GIS) highly desirable.

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