Temp Conservation Biologist II

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Hiring Agency:

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Location:

Lincoln Job Posting

Hiring Rate:

$17.156

Classification Salary Range:

$17.16 - $25.29

Job Posting:

JR2024-00005037 Temp Conservation Biologist II (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

04-26-2024

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION: As part of the Fish Division’s Missouri River Program, this position will work on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers funded Pallid Sturgeon Monitoring Project.

JOB DUTIES: Under the direction of the Missouri River Program Manager and Project Biologist, assist with fisheries research studies on the Missouri River. Duties include assisting with standardized fish and habitat sampling, weighing, and measuring fish and/or macroinvertebrate species, and assisting with telemetry projects. Under limited supervision perform necessary laboratory work and data entry. Responsible for maintenance and repair of fisheries equipment including nets, sampling gear, boats, boat motors, trailers, and trucks. Perform all related work as required.

Requirements / Qualifications:

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

Note: Daily hours may fluctuate due to travel and sampling requirements. Overnight travel of 1-3 nights per week will be required. Occasional weekend and holiday work will be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Knowledge of fisheries management, fish handling protocols, fish and macroinvertebrates species identification, and the operation, care, and repair of fisheries equipment and vehicles. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to follow instructions, maintain records, enter data, perform physical labor outdoors on boats under adverse weather conditions, and work a flexible schedule to adequately complete sampling and surveys.

Benefits

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