Vacant job

Do you want to work with monitoring and nature conservation management in protected areas?

You will be part of the Nature Management Unit, which currently consists of 15 employees.

The unit works with measures related to protected nature, the state-led system, and nature supervision. As an employee with us, you are part of a larger context where you have the opportunity to contribute to sustainable social development both in Norrbotten, nationally, and internationally.

About the job

As a case officer in the Nature Management Unit, your duties will include monitoring, planning of measures, field inventories, inspection of commissioned tasks, procurement of services, participation in meetings and conferences, as well as reporting. You will also be the local project manager for life2taiga.

The tasks may include:

• Management and development of protected areas through nature conservation management.
• Planning of measures such as burning, mowing, boundary marking, and fencing.
• Being the local project manager for life2taiga.
• Procurement and call-off of services, writing contracts with contractors, and following up on these.
• Documentation, reporting, and case handling.
• Continuous operational development.
• Coordinating activities with other assignments within the unit and the County Administrative Board.
• Being responsible for reporting on activities both externally and internally.

The work is constantly evolving, and based on our mission, the tasks may change over time. Therefore, you need to be able to handle changes. This also gives you opportunities to develop and broaden your skills with us.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a suitable university education for the tasks, preferably in forestry, ecology, or biology.
• Has experience in nature conservation burning.
• Has documented good computer skills in Microsoft Office programs and GIS.
• Can express yourself clearly, simply, and understandably both orally and in writing.
• Has at least a B driver's license.

As a person, you can work in a structured and thorough manner, prioritize and take initiatives. You can independently manage your own work areas but also enjoy collaborating in a group. You will also have contact with many members of the public, which is why we place great emphasis on social skills, judgment, and communication skills.

It is an advantage if you:

• Have knowledge of protected nature.
• Have knowledge of public procurement.
• Have experience in government work.
• Have experience working in EU-funded projects. Have experience working with people.

For us, personal qualities are important, and we consider it natural that you contribute positively to our work environment and work joy and act according to the state's values.

Good to know

We use a six-month probationary period.

If you are called for an interview, you may be asked to do a work sample.

Since some jobs with us require a security clearance, you may be required to undergo a security clearance before employment. It includes a security clearance interview and registry check. For some jobs, Swedish citizenship is required.

Other

We actively work for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength. We welcome employees with different backgrounds and work to make our workplace accessible to everyone.

We strive to have employees with knowledge of Sweden's minority languages and therefore value your knowledge of Sami, Meänkieli, Finnish, Romani Chib, and Yiddish.

In the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding advertising channels and marketing. Therefore, we do not wish for further contact with media/advertising salespeople, recruitment sites, and the like.

About the County Administrative Board and our offer to you

The County Administrative Board works for the development of Norrbotten. We do this on behalf of the government, and our area of responsibility is broad. Our assignments span across society, and we have everything from biologists and engineers to economists and social scientists.

Our job is both challenging and inspiring. We are dedicated colleagues who help and complement each other. We are inclusive and generous with our knowledge, and together we make a difference by contributing to sustainable development.

As an employee at the County Administrative Board, we can offer you good development opportunities, individually tailored employment conditions, and health-promoting activities. We have flexible working hours, extra vacation days, days off in conjunction with holidays, and the possibility of remote work.