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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.

Technician (Seasonal) - Tri-Basin NRD, Holdrege

Posted Date: 
05/22/2025

The Tri-Basin NRD in Holdrege, Nebraska, seeks a full-time seasonal technician. This position is full-time employment from May to September, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Duties include mowing, weed spraying, water sampling, minor vehicle and structure maintenance. Pay is $16.50...See Full Job Description

Water Resources Technician - Upper Elkhorn NRD, O'Neill

Posted Date: 
05/02/2025

The Upper Elkhorn NRD located in O'Neill, Nebraska, is seeking a full-time Water Resources Technician. This position is responsible for assisting the District in the implementation of their Groundwater Quality/Quantity Programs and other district objectives. 

Work experience...See Full Job Description

Secretary - Upper Big Blue NRD, Aurora

Posted Date: 
04/17/2025

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT? If so, the Upper Big Blue Natural Resources is looking for a full-time secretary in its Aurora field office. The successful candidate needs to have a working knowledge of MS applications and at least 1 year of experience in an office...See Full Job Description

Bazile Groundwater Management Area (BGMA) Extension Educator - Northeast Nebraska

Posted Date: 
04/17/2025

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking a Water & Cropping Systems Extension Educator. This person will provide regional expertise and develop focused, comprehensive learning programs to address the water quality and quantity issues with cropping systems in the Bazile Groundwater...See Full Job Description

Field Office Program and Administrative Specialist - Papio-Missouri River NRD

Posted Date: 
04/02/2025

The District has an opening for a Field Office Program & Administrative Specialist. This is a full time position, located in the Blair office. This individual will perform administrative and contract management duties to carry out projects and programs of the Papio NRD and Natural Resources...See Full Job Description

Groundskeepers (Summer Hire) - Papio-Missouri River NRD, Omaha

Posted Date: 
03/18/2025

The Papio NRD has an opening for two Groundskeepers - Summer Hire, located at Chalco Hills Rec Area. The employee will perform park and grounds maintenance duties at NRD recreation areas. One year of experience in park, grounds maintenance, recreation, or other related field preferred. ...See Full Job Description

Medium Equipment Operator - Papio-Missouri River NRD, Omaha

Posted Date: 
03/18/2025

The Papio NRD has an opening for a Medium Equipment Operator. Position is located at the Omaha Office. Successful candidates must have valid driver's license and CDL operator's license, have two years of experience in ground maintenance, able to operate and repair grounds & light...See Full Job Description

Groundskeeper - Papio-Missouri River NRD, Omaha

Posted Date: 
03/18/2025

The Papio NRD has an opening for a full-time Groundskeeper, located at Chalco Hills Rec Area. The employee will perform daily park and grounds maintenance duties at NRD recreation areas. One year of experience in park, grounds maintenance, recreation, or other related field preferred. ...See Full Job Description

Range Programs Technician - Twin Platte NRD, North Platte

Posted Date: 
02/05/2025

The Twin Platte NRD located in North Platte, Nebraska, is seeking a full-time Range Programs Technician.

Range Program
Work under the direction of the NRCS District Conservationist for administration and execution of range and pasture inventory throughout the...See Full Job Description

Water Resources Technician - North Platte NRD, Scottsbluff

Posted Date: 
01/15/2025

The North Platte Natural Resources District (NRD) in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, is accepting applications for a Water Resources Technician. Primary duties include reading and maintaining flow meters, chemigation inspections, measuring groundwater levels, sampling water quality and well...See Full Job Description

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