Environmental and Health Protection Officer

Do you want to work in a stimulating environment where everyone looks forward to coming to work? Do you also want to contribute to a safer world? Then this could be your next exciting challenge!

The Swedish Armed Forces Combat School for Defense Medicine (FSS) at the Defense Medicine Center (FömedC) in Gothenburg is a joint resource of the Armed Forces that conducts training, exercises, and drills in defense medicine both below the surface, on the surface, on land, and in the air.

FSS consists of three departments: the Education Department, the Exercise Department, and the Simulation and Method Department. The Education Department conducts courses and training while ensuring the quality of defense medical training conducted at other units in Sweden. The Exercise Department plans, executes, and evaluates training and exercises in defense medicine. The Simulation and Method Department conducts and develops defense medical simulations and pedagogical methods.

As an Environmental and Health Protection Officer, you will be placed in the Education Department.

Main Responsibilities

As an Environmental and Health Protection Officer, you will support the Armed Forces within the army, air force, navy, and home guard in minimizing diseases and non-combat-related injuries. Your work will include training area representatives and developing educational materials in written and digital formats within the subject area.

Your role will also involve training inspectors on biological risks during the transport of goods and vehicles within and between countries. Occasionally, your tasks may also require you to support other parts of the Armed Forces with your expertise. Your closest colleague in the department is an environmental and health protection inspector.

The Armed Forces are growing, and the tasks may evolve.

Qualifications

• University degree equivalent to at least 3 years of relevant education for the position, preferably in water and food management, health protection, and environmental protection, or equivalent as assessed by the employer.
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English.
• Driver's license (B).
• At least 2 years of professional experience.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is driven to achieve results that contribute to our educational goals. You are structured and can work both independently and in a team. You communicate easily in speech and writing and want to use and develop your pedagogical skills. We place great importance on personal attributes.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is expected that all employees act according to the existing values. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at forsvarsmakten.se).

MERITORIOUS

• Previous employment with the Armed Forces.
• Good experience of being in nature.
• Pedagogical skills.

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent. The Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period.

Employment rate: Full-time.

Work location: Västra Frölunda, Gothenburg.

Civil/Military: Civil position.

Several weeks a year, we participate in exercises. Normally, we work in our offices, but we sometimes need to travel within the country to train or develop our work area.

Start date according to agreement.

Inquiries about the Position

Bo Forsberg, Environmental and Health Protection Inspector UtbA, can be reached at tel. 031-69 20 00 (switchboard). Patrik Bruze, Head UtbA, can be reached at tel. 031-69 20 00 (switchboard).

Information about the Recruitment Process

Contact the HR department at FömedC if you have questions about the recruitment process. fomedc-j1@mil.se

Union Representatives

OFGBG (ofgbg-fomedc@mil.se)
Defense Union (forsvarsforbundet-goteborg@mil.se)
SACO (saco-gbg@mil.se)
SEKO (seko-forsvar-goteborg@mil.se)

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-04-04. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:

The Defense Medicine Center (FömedC) is the Armed Forces' center for the function of defense medicine, located in Gothenburg. FömedC consists of a management team, the Swedish Armed Forces Combat School for Defense Medicine (FSS), the Functional Unit (FunkE), and the Hospital Battalion (Sjhbat). The center has licensed healthcare professionals such as doctors, veterinarians, nurses, and more. Here you will find officers, reserve officers, civilian staff, and conscripts. The Defense Medicine Center is part of the Gothenburg Garrison.

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect the lives of others, both on a large and small scale, both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. This obligation varies depending on the type of position.

To apply for employment, a CV and a cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.