G&P Fish & Wildlife Biologist I

Game & Parks Commission - Agency 33

Valentine, NE

$22.123

JR2026-00030215 G&P Fish & Wildlife Biologist I (Open)

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission seeks motivated applicants to the Fish and Wildlife Biologist I position at the Valentine State Fish Hatchery, where they will assist the Fish Production Manager with multiple fish culture and aquatic programs and aid the Fisheries District Biologist with fisheries management activities on area waterbodies. This position provides an excellent opportunity of carrying out the Fisheries Division’s goals and Agency mission through a diversity of work experiences.

JOB DUTIES: The primary duties of this position will be related to fisheries production facility activities that include: extensive pond-rearing methods and intensive recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) protocols; fish spawning, feeding fish of multiple lots, maintaining associated records, collecting and performing sample counts, and documenting distribution of fish throughout the state; performing treatments for fish disease and aquatic vegetation control as required, maintaining hatchery grounds which include mowing, tree trimming and removal; assist with the maintenance of equipment, vehicles, buildings, grounds and ponds; operating specialized equipment for water quality assessment, chemistry, and laboratory work; operating equipment associated with the production of fish and grounds maintenance to include motor vehicles, motorboats, rotary mowers, riding and push lawn mowers, tractors with front end loaders, back hoes, electric and acetylene welders; participating in public relations work providing tours and information to visiting public about the operation of the hatchery and related Commission activities. By assignment, may serve as work leader for temporary and volunteer staff. Fisheries management duties will also be associated with this position that will include: fish population monitoring utilizing various scientific sampling gear; aquatic habitat and angler access enhancement projects; aquatic invasive species (AIS) monitoring and management assistance; fish age and growth processing and analysis; and data entry. Duties will also include interagency and intra-agency projects and other related responsibilities as required or assigned.

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