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Temporary Conservation Wildlife Biologist I

State of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE Temporary
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/15/2026
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Hiring Agency:
Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:

Hiring Rate:
$15.483

Job Posting:
JR2025-00021240 Temporary Conservation Wildlife Biologist I (Evergreen) (Open)

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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.

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Benefits

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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.
Location/Region: Lincoln, Nebraska

Salary : $15

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