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NRDs offer many different career paths related to conservation and natural resources. Many districts also have summer intern programs for college students. Current NRD job openings are listed below. New job openings are posted as soon as they are available so check back often.

Water Resources Technician - Upper Big Blue NRD, York

Posted Date: 
04/15/2024

Are you looking for an opportunity to build your technical skills while making a difference? The District’s Water Resources Technicians perform a variety of water related tasks, including sample collection and analysis. This position will focus efforts on groundwater quality monitoring....See Full Job Description

Groundskeeper - Papio-Missouri River NRD, Omaha

Posted Date: 
04/04/2024

The Papio NRD has an opening for a Groundskeeper, located at Chalco Hills Rec Area. Employees will assist in the daily park management and maintenance. One year’s experience in park maintenance, recreation, or related area preferred. Starting salary is $18.00 – $20.00/hr. BOE with full benefits...See Full Job Description

Resource Technicians (2) - Upper Loup NRD, Thedford

Posted Date: 
04/03/2024

The Upper Loup Natural Resources District is accepting applications for two Natural Resources Technician positions. Both are full-time with benefits package. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the management of the District’s groundwater quality and quantity programs and...See Full Job Description

Field Office Secretary - Little Blue NRD, Fairbury

Posted Date: 
04/03/2024

The Little Blue NRD is searching for an individual to fill the Field Office Secretary position at the Jefferson County NRCS office, Fairbury, Nebraska.
   
The right candidate must be friendly, motivated, reliable and customer friendly. The employee will carry out specific...See Full Job Description

Agronomist - North Platte NRD, Scottsbluff

Posted Date: 
03/26/2024

The North Platte Natural Resources District in Scottsbluff is accepting applications for an Agronomist. Primary duties include assisting in establishment, implementation and monitoring of nutrient management policies and practices, grant writing and applications, working directly with and...See Full Job Description

Summer Field Employee - Nemaha NRD, Tecumseh

Posted Date: 
03/25/2024

The position of Summer Field Employee is an occasional position with the Nemaha Natural Resources District (District) and operates out of its headquarters located at Tecumseh, Nebraska. The position qualifies as “non-exempt status” as defined in the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
...See Full Job Description

Natural Resources Technician – Upper Elkhorn NRD, O'Neill

Posted Date: 
03/08/2024

The Upper Elkhorn Natural Resources District is accepting applications for a full-time Natural Resources Technician. Responsibilities include assisting the Water Resources Department and supervising the conservation tree and wildlife programs. This position will also be involved with...See Full Job Description

Summer Intern - Tri-Basin NRD, Holdrege

Posted Date: 
02/15/2024

The Tri-Basin NRD Summer Internship program employs college students who have an interest in natural resources management. The purpose of the intern program is to provide students a wide range of natural resources-related work experiences.
These are full-time temporary positions (mid-May...See Full Job Description

Agronomist - Central Platte NRD, Grand Island

Posted Date: 
02/02/2024

The Central Platte Natural Resources District has an agronomy position available. Duties include working with USDA’s Adaptive Cropping Systems Lab (ACSL) and UNL scientists in assisting with crop and soil models. Must be capable of establishing relationships with growers and gathering...See Full Job Description

Natural Resources Technician - Middle Niobrara NRD, Valentine

Posted Date: 
02/02/2024

The Middle Niobrara Natural Resources District (MNNRD) in Valentine, Nebraska, is seeking a full-time, motivated individual to help facilitate MNNRD natural resource programs and water programs, assist with information and educational activities, provide technical assistance to producers and...See Full Job Description