Temp Conservation Tech II

State of Nebraska • Ponca, NE

1d • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

This position will assist assist with conservation practices/land management activities within 11 areas of the Northeast Region of the Parks Division. Position will headquarter out of Ponca State Park. Location: Ponca State Park or another park in the Northeast Region as mutually agreed upon the Regional Park Superintendent.

Requirements

• 1 year experience OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.
• Driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of wildlife habitat management principles, goals and objectives.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work with little supervision and with a variety of staff.
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, ArcMap/GIS) highly desirable.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate tractors, All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's), chainsaws, and farm equipment.
• Natural Resource Management
• Hazard Tree Management
• Park Landscape Management

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife, fisheries, natural resources or biology.
• Applicants with Pesticide Applicators license and Class A CDL license with O endorsement preferred.
• Pesticide applicator license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of a wide-variety of land management activities.
• These activities will include prescribed burning, control of noxious weeds/invasive species, woodland management, seeding, seed harvest, and related conservation practices.
• Assist with entering data, creating maps, creating plans, etc. in ArcMap/ArcGIS.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level