Temporary Fish & Wildlife Biologist I
Nebraska Game and Parks
Lincoln, Nebraska
Due 12/13/19
Salary: $19.293/hour
Job Duties: Conduct field work under the direction of the Aquatic Habitat Program Manager deploying and retrieving scientific sampling gear, recording site information, and entering data. Assist with the development, design and implementation of aquatic habitat and angler access enhancement projects. Interact and inform the public and private landowners on aquatic habitat best management practices. Submit equipment requests, repair and maintain sampling gear, boats and trucks. Import and summarize downloaded water quality data and create required reporting. Responsible for writing subsections of annual report and project proposals. Attend project meetings and training. Perform related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of fisheries management techniques and conservation regulations as they relate to fisheries management. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, or equivalent and PowerPoint. General knowledge of and ability to operate, maintain, and repair fisheries eqipment and motor vehicles. Ability to communicate effectively (both written and oral), maintain records, organize and assemble data, create work schedules, operate and move about in powered boats, seine and life a 40-pound bucket waist high.
Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, fish or wildlife management or closely related field science or equivalent experience. Driver's license required.
To apply: Apply online at statejobs.nebraska.gov. Applications must be entered before the application deadline to be considered.
