Forest Unit

The position will organizationally belong to the Forest Unit at the Swedish Forest Agency.

The unit works nationally and is tasked with providing specialist support in various subject areas. Support is provided through training, knowledge compilations, and participation as a specialist in investigations and projects. A large part of the work is done in close collaboration with colleagues in the agency's other organizational units and in cooperation with other authorities and organizations in the field. The Forest Unit also collaborates with research institutions to contribute to the development of new knowledge that is applied in practical forestry. The Forest Unit currently has 24 employees in 13 different locations across the country.

Description

The Forest Unit is now seeking a person with knowledge in both hydrology and hydrogeology to support the agency's rewetting mission (Rewetting of Peatland - Swedish Forest Agency). The expertise is also requested for other tasks such as the construction of forest roads and climate adaptation measures. The Swedish Forest Agency has a long-term mandate from the government to promote the rewetting of drained peatlands, especially where the action results in reduced net emissions of greenhouse gases. This is primarily done today through the signing of so-called rewetting agreements with landowners. The Swedish Forest Agency also sees a need for this expertise as a result of climate change's impact on water in forest landscapes. Furthermore, we see a development where various legal trials impose higher demands for in-depth hydrological and hydrogeological analyses.

Within our operations regarding rewetting, the Swedish Forest Agency needs to strengthen its competence in hydrological calculations, analyses, and modeling, both to develop the principles for how affected areas should be delineated and to continuously support the operations with in-depth analyses and assistance during court trials.

Job Responsibilities

You will work with subject-specific knowledge support in issues related to hydrology and hydrogeology. The focus of the position is to contribute to the agency achieving the political goals that the Swedish Forest Agency is responsible for within the subject area (Our Operations - Swedish Forest Agency).

Initially, you will primarily work with hydrological analyses of rewetting objects, analysis of soil texture during rewetting, and assist in the development of hydrological GIS tools for various purposes. The position will also involve strategic work to counteract risks of local flooding and erosion related to forestry measures.

You will also contribute to the development of digital hydrological tools for various forestry purposes.

In summary, the position involves

• supporting the agency's work with rewetting and forest roads
• participating in investigations and projects at regional and national levels and preparing decision-making materials in cases
• providing ongoing support to colleagues, both within districts and other units
• participating in training and calibration exercises
• representing the Swedish Forest Agency in cooperation with other authorities, the forestry sector, and other forestry stakeholders.
• keeping up with the research frontier and contributing to knowledge development within the subject area

The position allows for remote work. However, the work will involve some travel across the country, for example, in connection with training, information activities, and field visits.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with very good knowledge in hydrology and hydrogeology. You may be a land and water engineer, a geoscientist specializing in hydrology, or have an equivalent university or college degree. We prefer candidates who have a PhD and/or extensive experience working on investigative issues within the subject area. It is advantageous if you have good experience with hydrogeological investigations, establishing hydrogeological models, and experience with calculations.

The following specialist skills are particularly sought after:

• wetland restoration
• flow dimensioning – calculations of flows in landscapes or risk points for various flows (precipitation or logging/thinning, drainage, roads)
• design flow
• knowledge of the effects of soil texture, slope, and vegetation on runoff and groundwater levels, as well as significance during earthworks
• experience using the software Scalgo

You should be proactive and responsible. You have a good ability to communicate in speech and writing, tailored to different target groups, and to convey and share your knowledge. You are comfortable working in a modern IT environment with office software and information and communication technology. We value experience working with GIS and involvement in development projects.

To do a good job and thrive in the role, it is important that you are curious about and respectful of others' knowledge and experiences. We are looking for a person with strong self-motivation, who works well in a team, and is persistent, initiative-taking, and responsible.

Great emphasis will be placed on your personal suitability.

Submit your application here: https://skogsstyrelsen.varbi.com/se/what:job/jobID:809884/type:job/where:4/apply:1 (https://skogsstyrelsen.varbi.com/se/what:job/jobID:809884/type:job/where:4/apply:1)

Conditions

Placement at one of the Swedish Forest Agency's offices in Sweden. The placement location will be determined during the recruitment process. A valid driver's license (B) is required.

Welcome with your application!

This is the Swedish Forest Agency

The Swedish Forest Agency is an authority for issues related to forests. Our vision is Forest 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 main 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 public value framework.

As a new employee, you will undergo an introduction 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 additional work 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/)

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