Your Future Workplace

We are looking for someone who wants to work with area protection and nature conservation management based in Östergötland.

You are needed in our work to implement the parliamentary goals for forest and environmental policy as well as the environmental goal Living Forests. You will be part of a team with other experienced forestry consultants in nature conservation and area protection.

Your Responsibilities

To protect biodiversity in forest landscapes, the Swedish Forest Agency works with area protection and nature conservation management of forest environments with high natural values. In Östergötland, there are many forest environments with high natural values of varying character, ranging from primeval forest-like mixed coniferous forests, heathland-dominated pine forests, and ancient oak forests that have been grazed for centuries. To preserve and protect these types of forest environments, the Swedish Forest Agency works on the establishment of biotope protection and nature conservation agreements.

You will be part of the team working on the establishment and management of our area protections primarily in Östergötland, but it may also be relevant in a larger geography. The work is carried out in close cooperation and understanding with landowners.

Your work will include assessing management needs and planning actions to preserve and develop high natural values in protected areas. This is done by developing management instructions and agreements with contractors or landowners. Inspection and follow-up of management efforts are an important part of the work, as well as good communication with involved parties. Your work will take place both in the field and in the office.

Other tasks that may arise in the district include advising on nature conservation management and support management within a so-called NOKÅS support for areas with high natural and cultural values.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a scientific or forestry university or college degree. Your education should focus on forestry biology, conservation biology, ecology, or equivalent. Relevant work experience is an advantage. We would like you to have experience in advisory work and/or experience in nature conservation management. We value good knowledge in IT/GIS.

We place great importance on your personal qualities. Our staff needs to have both integrity and a willingness to collaborate. You can easily express yourself verbally and in writing and can engage in dialogue with people in various situations in a straightforward manner. You are responsible and can work independently towards set goals in a structured way.

A driver's license is required, as well as good capacity and experience working in the field.

Our Offer to You

Permanent employment starting with a probationary period. Start date as soon as agreed. The work location is Linköping. We apply individual salary setting, remote work agreements, and trust-based working hours.

Welcome with your application by April 13, 2025!

This is the Swedish Forest Agency

The Swedish Forest Agency is an authority for issues related to forests. Our vision is Forests for the benefit of all. Our task is to ensure that forests are managed so that we can achieve the forest policy goals set by the parliament. We are present throughout the country with offices from Pajala in the north to Hässleholm in the south. The head office is located in Jönköping.

Together, we work to ensure that our authority is a workplace where all employees thrive, develop, and want to stay. All our work is based on the state value foundation.

As a new employee, your introduction will be conducted in three steps complemented by training that strengthens you as an employee both at the Swedish Forest Agency and as a civil servant. We have a leadership idea with the following values: community, respect, responsibility, and curiosity. Whether you are a leader or not, we hope you share these values with us.

Small extra benefits can make a big difference for you. We hope you will enjoy working with us!

If you are curious or have a question, do not hesitate to contact us if you do not find the answer on our website: https://skogsstyrelsen.se/om-oss/ (https://skogsstyrelsen.se/om-oss/) and https://skogsstyrelsen.se/om-oss/var-verksamhet/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://skogsstyrelsen.se/om-oss/var-verksamhet/jobba-hos-oss/)

Welcome to the Swedish Forest Agency!