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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.

District Engineer - Lower Platte South NRD, Lincoln

Posted Date: 
03/29/2026

The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District (NRD) is accepting applications for a full-time District Engineer. This position will be located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Salary is negotiable based on experience. This position is open until filled, with a first review date of Thursday, April...See Full Job Description

Programs Assistant – Lower Elkhorn NRD, Norfolk, NE

Posted Date: 
03/26/2026

Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District (NRD) seeks a full-time Programs Assistant. This position will provide admnistrative support for NRCS and the NRD and will be located in the NRCS field office in Pierce, Nebraska. 

This is an administrative support position...See Full Job Description

Water Resources Protection Coordinator - Lower Big Blue NRD, Beatrice

Posted Date: 
03/19/2026

The Lower Big Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) located in Beatrice, Nebraska, is hiring a full-time, three year term position Water Resources Protection Coordinator.

General Responsibilities
The Water Resources Protection Coordinator will work out of the...See Full Job Description

Seasonal Maintenance Worker – Upper Big Blue, York

Posted Date: 
03/13/2026

The Upper Big Blue Natural Resources District (District) is seeking a dependable, motivated Seasonal Maintenance Worker to support the maintenance, safety, and appearance of District recreation areas, facilities, and properties. The position performs grounds maintenance, facility upkeep, visitor...See Full Job Description

Office Clerk - Lower Big Blue NRD, Beatrice

Posted Date: 
03/13/2026

The Lower Big Blue NRD seeks candidates for a part-time office clerk at the Beatrice USDA-NRCS office.

Skills needed include typing, filing and general office tasks. An agriculture, legal, or real estate background is helpful. 

To apply, send resumes to e-mail to Lower Big...See Full Job Description

Office Clerk - Tri-Basin NRD, Holdrege

Posted Date: 
03/05/2026

The Tri-Basin Natural Resources District (NRD) is hiring a full-time office clerk at the Holdrege, Nebraska, USDA-NRCS office. 

Skills needed include typing, filing, general office duties needed. Having a background in agriculture, legal or or real estate is helpful. This...See Full Job Description

Agronomist - Lower Loup NRD, Ord

Posted Date: 
03/02/2026

The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (NRD) is accepting applications for an Agronomist lcoated in Ord, Nebraska. This position involves working with agricultural producers to obtain on-field data associated with growth and development of corn and soybeans, and water resources...See Full Job Description

Office Clerk - Tri-Basin NRD, Elwood

Posted Date: 
01/12/2026

The Tri-Basin Natural Resources District (NRD) is hiring a full-time office clerk located in the Elwood, Nebraska USDA-NRCS office.

The ideal skills include: typing, filing, and general office duties. A background in ag, legal, or real estate is helpful. This full-time position...See Full Job Description

Interns - Lower Big Blue NRD, Beatrice

Posted Date: 
12/18/2025

The Lower Big Blue NRD in Beatrice, Nebraska, is seeking summer employees as well as offering internships.

Duties include, but are not limited to, mowing, recreation area maintenance, vehicle maintenance, tree planting, and other other outdoor tasks.

Applicants must be at least...See Full Job Description

Rural Water Manager - Little Blue NRD, Davenport

Posted Date: 
12/04/2025

The Little Blue Natural Resources District (NRD) in Davenport, Nebraska, is accepting applications for a full-time Rural Water Manager.

Job responsibilities include to oversee operations and management of the Little Blue Public Water Project. Secondary job duties will be to assist...See Full Job Description