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Weekend Ecologist Jobs in Nebraska (NOW HIRING)

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Restoration Technician

Omaha, NE · On-site

$16 - $19.75/hr

Additional hours, including evenings, overnights, and weekends, may be required. * Local travel is required; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Restoration Technician

Kearney, NE · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Additional hours, including evenings, overnights, and weekends, may be required. * Local travel is required; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Restoration Technician

Kearney, NE · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Additional hours, including evenings, overnights, and weekends, may be required. * Local travel is required; some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

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Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II/Wildlife Health Conservation Biologist

Nebraska State Jobs

Lincoln, NE • On-site

$17.89/hr

Full-time

Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Nebraska Department Of Transportation rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33
Location:
Lincoln, NE
Hiring Rate:
$17.893
Job Posting:
JR2026-00027909 Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II/Wildlife Health Conservation Biologist (Open)
Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
Job Description:
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 / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: 1 year experience OR 1 year coursework/training in fisheries management, natural resources, biology, and/or agriculture.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in ecology, wildlife biology, veterinary sciences, or a related field with a focus on wildlife disease ecology. Driver's license required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: 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. Knowledge of Nebraska wildlife species helpful but not required. 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.
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