Temporary Conservation Biologist II AIS Program 3 month, Fisheries Division
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Game & Parks Commission -
Agency 33 Location: Alliance, NE, Holdrege, NE, Kearney, NE,
Lincoln, NE, Norfolk, NE, North Platte, NE, Valentine, NE Hiring
Rate: $17.893 Job Posting: JR2026-00022036 Temporary Conservation
Biologist II AIS Program 3 month, Fisheries Division (Evergreen)
(Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed,
job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: APPLICATION
DEADLINE: Open until filled DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: May 11, 2026 to
August 23, 2026 preferred, but flexible Locations for this position
include Lincoln, Valentine, Norfolk, Alliance , North Platte,
Holdrege/Kearney. JOB DUTIES: These positions will be tasked with
many duties related to prevention and management of aquatic
invasive species. Focus of this position will be conducting
watercraft inspections on assigned waterbodies and if necessary,
completing boat decontaminations as part of the statewide Aquatic
Invasive Species (AIS) Program. Other AIS-related duties may
include the following: Sampling assigned waterbodies for Zebra
Mussel early detection; Educating the public to prevent both the
spread and introduction of AIS; Assisting the AIS Program Manager
and Biologist with AIS detection surveys, sample collections and
control treatments; and sampling waterbodies for aquatic plants.
Position may assist with fisheries management activities as needed.
Individuals will also be expected to conduct equipment maintenance,
outdoor education programs, and other related responsibilities as
assigned by the AIS Program Manager. These positions will require
weekend and holiday work, and work in adverse weather conditions.
Requirements / Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications : 1 year
experience OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management,
natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture. Other: 15 semester
hours or the equivalent of post high school coursework/training in
fisheries management, wildlife management, natural resources and/or
biology and 12 months experience in wildlife, recreation, or
fisheries management. Valid driver’s license required. KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, & ABILITIES: General knowledge of aquatic ecology,
fisheries management and/or aquatic invasive species. Good
communication and public interaction/customer service skills;
ability to maintain simple records and complete surveys on a
tablet; ability to operate hand and power tools (heated pressure
washer); ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator License if
needed; ability to operate a motor vehicle. Note: Please indicate
all locations for which you wish to be considered in your
application/cover letter. For more information contact Kristopher
Stahr, AIS Program Manager at 402-471-7602 or ngpc.AIS@nebraska.gov
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