<p>The work we do matters!</p> <p>Hiring Agency:</p> <p>Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Lincoln, NE</p> <p>Hiring Rate:</p> <p>$17.893</p> <p>Job Posting:</p> <p>JR2025-00018404 Temporary Fisheries Conservation Biologist II (Open)</p> <p>Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>JOB DUTIES:</p> <p>Assist Fisheries Division staff with field collections of fish community data using boat electrofishing, gill nets and/or trap nets. Assist with outreach events such as Community Fishing Nights and Outdoor Discovery Programs. Enter master angler applications, bait dealer reports, nonresident fish dealer reports, private aquaculture reports and other fisheries information into digital databases. Assist with fish stocking as needed. Inspect public boat ramps/docks and perform minor repairs as needed. Assist with Aquatic Habitat Projects as assigned. Some general equipment maintenance and other related responsibilities may be assigned. Interactions with the public are common for this position. This position may require weekend work, statewide travel and work in adverse weather conditions.</p> <p>Requirements / Qualifications:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications: 1 year experience OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.</p> <p>Other: Driver's license required.</p> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: General knowledge of fisheries management techniques, common sportfish species in Nebraska and fishing techniques. Successful candidates should feel comfortable speaking to and communicating with the public via different platforms (social media, email, etc). Attention to detail and self-motivated; ability to follow instructions; ability to maintain simple records and complete surveys on a laptop or tablet; ability to operate hand and power tools (heated power sprayers); ability to operate a pickup.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>