Project Coordinator at the Swedish Armed Forces Environmental Assessment Unit

The main task of the Swedish Armed Forces is to defend Sweden and allied states against armed attacks. The Environmental Assessment Unit contributes to this by creating conditions for the Armed Forces to carry out its main task. The primary mission of the Environmental Assessment Unit is to lead and carry out the agency's work with contaminated areas and to manage cases related to environmental permits for hazardous activities.

The Armed Forces is currently in a growth phase, in which the unit is very involved, among other things through the permitting of hazardous activities and investigating potential historical contamination at new establishment sites.

The Environmental Assessment Unit is a joint resource of the Armed Forces and operates throughout the country, and in some cases also abroad.

Our unit consists of 25 positions with mixed competencies in the form of project coordinators, lawyers, administrators, and financial officers. We work together in a positive and stimulating environment in the midst of military life at a regiment. With us, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute concretely to environmental work in Sweden and to create conditions for the Armed Forces' main mission.

Main Responsibilities

As a project coordinator at the Swedish Armed Forces Environmental Assessment Unit, you will be responsible for independently leading a number of the unit's projects related to contaminated areas. The work involves all stages of the process of remediating contaminated areas, such as investigations, risk assessments, and remediation. You will also respond to internal and external inquiries regarding contaminated areas. The Environmental Assessment Unit handles various types of contamination, currently with a strong focus on PFAS. We have close collaboration with other parts of the Armed Forces and with the Fortifications Agency, as well as with other authorities and stakeholders. As a project coordinator, you will have a unique opportunity to help develop the agency's work with contaminated areas.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Relevant university degree of at least 180 higher education credits (120 credits) (for example, in environmental or natural sciences such as geology, ecotoxicology, hydrogeology)
• Experience in project management
• Very good written and oral communication skills in Swedish
• Driver's license (B)

PREFERABLE

• Experience in leading investigations regarding contaminated areas, preferably related to the Armed Forces' activities
• Experience in procuring remediation contracts, preferably related to the Armed Forces' activities
• Experience in supervision according to the Environmental Code, preferably related to the Armed Forces' activities

Personal Qualities

To thrive and perform in the role of project coordinator, we see that you are an analytical, problem-solving, and positive person who is also responsible, meticulous, and has an easy time working in a structured manner and driving projects forward. You have a good ability to prioritize and deliver on time and with good quality. Furthermore, you are a communicative and pedagogical person who finds it easy to collaborate. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed 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 www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent civilian employment with a six-month probationary period

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Enköping. The Swedish Armed Forces Environmental Assessment Unit is located at the Command Regiment in Enköping, but is functionally led in its operations by the Headquarters in Stockholm. There may be an opportunity to agree on remote work to some extent.

Start date: As soon as possible after agreement

Salary: Individual salary setting

Inquiries about the position and recruitment process

Head of the department for contaminated areas at the Environmental Assessment Unit, Björn Norrbrand, can be reached via the switchboard at 010 825 73 03.

Union Representatives

SACO - Carl-Johan Pettersson

SEKO - Benny Augustsson

OFR/S - Clarence Arnstedt

OFR/O, OF-Enköping - Mikael Eriksson

Can be reached via the switchboard at 010 825 73 03.

Application

We warmly welcome your application by 2025-05-06 at the latest. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable as a candidate and why you are applying for the position.

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Command Regiment is a joint unit of the Armed Forces. Here there are several combat units and units that constitute a national center of excellence within the Armed Forces. Through command, communication, meteorology, and psychological operations, the Command Regiment creates conditions for successful cooperation in land, sea, air, and information arenas. The Command Regiment operates across the entire spectrum from development, education, training to deployment.

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

In the Armed Forces, there is 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 a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also entails an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and a personal 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 welcomed.