Temporary Wildlife Conservation Biologist II/Wildlife Health Conservation Biologist
Company: State of Nebraska
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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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:
JR2026-00023647 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: 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. If you're currently employed by the
State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career
site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal
Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday
anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
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. Check out all that the State
of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position,
agency and employment status. For more information on benefits,
please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.htmlbenefits
Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our
teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to
promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire,
train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels
without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin,
disability, marital status or genetics.
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