Ground Safety Officer at the Swedish Armed Forces

The Swedish Armed Forces and the Air Force are growing and constantly developing. The situation in the world increases the demands on us and our missions are becoming more numerous. F 7 is the versatile air wing with many different activities at many different locations.

We are now looking for you, our new Ground Safety Officer.

About the Unit

At the Implementation Department (A3), you are at the center of events, preparing, coordinating, and following up on the execution of tasks ordered by C F 7. A3 coordinates what is happening now and in the coming months, where the individual must be able to handle qualified tasks under high tempo and with great responsibility.

Main Responsibilities

The Ground Safety Officer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with SäkR during the execution of unit exercises and training. The responsibilities include working supportively and preventively to prevent accidents and incidents.

To achieve this, you will, among other things, support and educate on ground safety issues, participate in the planning and execution of larger exercises, and assist in the routine concerning deviation management.

The Operations Officer coordinates the entire ground safety work for the wing, where the Ground Safety Officer is a part.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Officer, OR 8
• Good administrative ability
• Good ability to express oneself in Swedish
• Driving license B for manual transmission
• Driver's license for Pb/Llb
• Swedish citizenship

Personal Qualities

As a person, you are driven, proactive, organized, and structured in your work. To thrive in the role, you should be social and have an easy time collaborating. You should have high integrity, be meticulous, and loyal. Since there can be high workloads at times, you need to be flexible and resilient to stress.

We also see that you are a good representative of the Swedish Armed Forces and support the Armed Forces' core values (see www.forsvarsmakten.se). Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

MERITORIOUS

• Experience in the Armed Forces' operational safety work.
• Experience in staff duties.
• Experience in unit training/larger unit exercises.
• Good pedagogical ability.
• Good experience in training larger and smaller groups.
• Good ability to express oneself in speech and writing in English.

Other

Employment type: Permanent. We apply a six-month probationary period for those not currently employed by the Armed Forces.
Employment rate: Full-time
Workplace: Såtenäs
Start date: As soon as agreed

The position requires physical ability, undertaking business trips, and participating in training and exercises in the war organization.

Contact Persons

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Pia Johansson via the Armed Forces switchboard at 08-788 75 00

Union Representatives

Officers' Union OFR/O, Jan Möller
Defense Union OFR/S, Per Gunnarsson
SACO, Ulf Svensson
SEKO, Erling Svensson

All can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard at 08-788 75 00.

Application Deadline

We welcome your application no later than 2025-04-29. 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 Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

Skaraborg Air Wing is a versatile and unique air wing. Here you will find combat aircraft as well as the Armed Forces' collective resources for transport and special aviation. We conduct basic and position training for conscripted recruits and train all Swedish and foreign Gripen pilots. The unit also participates in many missions. In Sweden, operations are based in Såtenäs, Malmen, Arlanda, and Karlsborg. Abroad, we are responsible for Gripen support in Thailand and for Swedish personnel in the international transport aviation cooperation Heavy Airlift Wing in Hungary.
Please read more at https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/f7 (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/f7)

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

The Swedish Armed Forces has 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, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required.
Security clearance with background checks will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The nature of this varies depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.