Temporary Conservation Wildlife Biologist II Job at Nebraska Government, Valentine, NE

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  • Nebraska Government
  • Valentine, NE

Job Description

Temporary Conservation Wildlife Biologist II

The work we do matters! Hiring for 10 and 11 month positions. The Management Section of the Wildlife Division is primarily responsible for the implementation of habitat development and restoration efforts on public Wildlife Management Areas and conducting wildlife population surveys along with disease and depredation response.

Conservation Biologist II Job Duties: Assist with prescribed burning, ground preparation and plantings, weed control, repair and maintain equipment, be a team leader, mix and apply chemicals, word processing, age and check deer, perform wildlife surveys, handle depredation response, public relations, oversee contractors and assist with wildlife disease investigations. Possible non-traditional work week hours and some weekends.

Requirements / Qualifications

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. 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.

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:

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.

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.

Nebraska Government

Job Tags

Temporary work, For contractors, Weekend work,

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