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Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:

Alliance, NE

Hiring Rate:

$18.296

Job Posting:

JR2026-00030340 Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II (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.

Job Duties: Under general direction, with limited supervision from Wildlife Biologists and District Manager, implement public access program offerings (e.g., Open Fields & Waters). Activities include: Site assessment, contract coordination, reporting and posting signs. Provide technical assistance of wildlife habitat enhancement techniques to private landowners. Work closely with other conservation organization partners 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, effort will be made to provide opportunities to collaborate/assist with other divisions to enhance background knowledge and experience within the agency. **Work location may have ability to be flexible.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 1 year experience OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.

Other: Bachelor's degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or biology. 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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Benefits

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