Temporary Conservation Biologist II Rivers & Streams Program Fisheries Division
About The Position
The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $17.893 Job Posting: JR2026-00022039 Temporary Conservation Biologist II Rivers & Streams Program Fisheries Division (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: April 6th to November 13th, 2026 JOB DUTIES: Assist Fisheries Division staff with field collection of fish community and habitat data on statewide streams in Nebraska. Provide support with ongoing monitoring surveys within cool-water streams post-habitat evaluations, sportfish assessments, small-bodied at-risk fish distributions, among other research focused projects. Fish sampling techniques will often take place in wadeable streams and may include both backpack and tote-barge electrofishing, seines, and minnow traps. The positions will be responsible for maintaining and calibrating equipment, operating power tools/equipment, and involve compiling and tabulating field data. Interactions with the public are common and successful candidates should feel comfortable communicating with aquatic recreation participants. Perform related work as assigned.
Requirements
- 1 year experience OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.
- 15 semester hours or the equivalent of post high school coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources and/or biology AND 12 months experience in wildlife, recreation or fisheries management.
- Driver's license required.
- Applicants should possess general knowledge of and ability to operate, care for and repair fisheries equipment and motor vehicles
- Ability to follow instructions and maintain records
- General knowledge of aquatic ecology, aquatic invasive species, and/or fisheries management techniques.
- Applicant should be able to problem solve and have good speaking and communication skills.
- Requires statewide travel with the potential for extensive (i.e., up to 3 to 4 nights in a single week) overnight lodging.
- Must work in inclement weather for long periods of time and can hike long distances along stream banks and trails carrying up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist Fisheries Division staff with field collection of fish community and habitat data on statewide streams in Nebraska.
- Provide support with ongoing monitoring surveys within cool-water streams post-habitat evaluations, sportfish assessments, small-bodied at-risk fish distributions, among other research focused projects.
- Fish sampling techniques will often take place in wadeable streams and may include both backpack and tote-barge electrofishing, seines, and minnow traps.
- Responsible for maintaining and calibrating equipment, operating power tools/equipment, and involve compiling and tabulating field data.
- Interactions with the public are common and successful candidates should feel comfortable communicating with aquatic recreation participants.
- Perform related work as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
