Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II/Wildlife Health Conservation Biologist

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

2d • $18

About The Position

JOB DUTIES: Assist with Wildlife Health research, surveillance, dataset management, database development, and wildlife captures and sampling when appropriate. Assist with proposal development and project preparation, data acquisition, input, and analysis, meeting and presentation preparation and deliverance, and biological laboratory development and management. Assist with big game check station operations during harvest season including sample collection, data transcription, and subsequent dataset development.

Requirements

• 1 year experience OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.
• Driver’s license required.
• Experience in taxonomic identification and proficiency in biological and laboratory techniques (e.g. aseptic and/or safe biological sampling techniques during sample collections).
• Working knowledge of disease ecology and One Health practices and approaches as it relates to pathogens and disease in wildlife.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively and appropriately communicate complex scientific principles around pathogens and disease to the public, other scientists, landowners, and other stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborations and professional relationships.
• Analytical skills using GIS, R, R-Studio, or others desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in ecology, wildlife biology, veterinary sciences, or a related field with a focus on wildlife disease ecology.
• Knowledge of Nebraska wildlife species helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Wildlife Health research
• Assist with surveillance
• Assist with dataset management
• Assist with database development
• Assist with wildlife captures and sampling when appropriate
• Assist with proposal development and project preparation
• Assist with data acquisition, input, and analysis
• Assist with meeting and presentation preparation and deliverance
• Assist with biological laboratory development and management
• Assist with big game check station operations during harvest season including sample collection, data transcription, and subsequent dataset development.

Benefits

• 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.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level