Fish & Wildlife Biologist II Agency: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Location: Beatrice, Nebraska ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: Under direction of District Program Manager coordinate and implement all habitat improvement and public access program offerings at the district level (e.g. Wild Nebraska, Wetland Initiative Program, CRP-Management Access Program and other focused habitat initiatives). Activities include: Site assessment, habitat planning, contract coordination and reporting. Provide technical assistance of wildlife habitat enhancement techniques to private landowners and public organizations. Supervise temporary employees to accomplish agency and district goals and objectives. Assist with activities and projects within the division as assigned. Work closely with other conservation agencies such as Natural Resource Conservation Service and Natural Resource Districts to train and assist staff with conservation planning and project design of benefit to wildlife. Assist with creation and enhancement of partnerships with other government and non-government agencies/organizations. TO APPLY: Send Application for Employment to DAS, State Personnel Division, 301 Centennial Mall South, PO Box 94905, Lincoln, NE 68509-4905. Apply on line at www.wrk4neb.org. Applications must be postmarked on or before the application deadline to be considered. *Persons new to Nebraska state government will be hired at the starting pay level. Pay rates for current Nebraska state government employees that are promoted/transferred to this position will be determined by the appropriate labor contract or Classified System Personnel Rules. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Extensive knowledge of wildlife habitat management principles, goals and objectives, wildlife species; life history and habitat needs, research, statistics, budgeting processes and conservation statutes and regulations as they relate to wildlife, as well as a working knowledge of current management philosophies, such as the conservation of biological diversity, landscape ecology and adaptive management. Ability to communicate effectively, set goals and objectives, perform heavy physical labor and work outdoors for long periods of time; operate and maintain hand and power tools including chain saws, tractors and trucks; work with little supervision, supervise and direct the work of others and develop and maintain professional relations with a broad range of agencies and publics. Drivers license required. Working knowledge of Windows Desktop Systems and Microsoft Office Suite desired. REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelors Degree in Wildlife Management or Natural Resources or related field plus two years wildlife management experience. Salary: $18.369/Hr. Last Date to apply: March 27, 2009 Website: http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/admin/jobs/jobs.asp Contact: Matt Steffl E-mail: [email protected]
