Temporary Conservation Wildlife Biologist I at State of Nebraska

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Sep, 26

Salary

15.831

Posted On

20 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Prescribed Burning, Wildlife Surveys, Pesticide Application, Equipment Maintenance, Depredation Response, Public Relations, Tractor Operation, ATV Operation, Chainsaw Operation, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33 Location: Hiring Rate: $15.831 Job Posting: JR2025-00021240 Temporary Conservation Wildlife Biologist I (Evergreen) (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Hiring for 3, 5, 8, and 11 month positions. The Management Section of the Wildlife Division is primarily responsible for implementation of habitat development and restoration efforts on public Wildlife Management Areas and conducting wildlife population surveys along with disease and depredation response. Conservation Wildlife Biologist I job duties: Assist with prescribed burning, ground preparation and plantings, weed control, maintain equipment, mix and apply chemicals, word processing, age and check deer, perform wildlife surveys, handle depredation response, public relations, and assist with wildlife disease investigations. Possible non-traditional work week hours and some weekends. Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Experience or coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants with Pesticide Applicators license and Class A CDL license with O endorsement. Other: Driver’s license required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to operate tractors, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s), chainsaws, and other farm equipment; basic knowledge of wildlife management principles. Computer skills (MS Word, Access, Excel) highly desirable. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/ 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. 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#benefits 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. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

Responsibilities

Assist with habitat development, restoration efforts, and wildlife population surveys on public Wildlife Management Areas. Perform duties including prescribed burning, weed control, and wildlife disease investigations.