Environmental Officer with a focus on species

The County Administrative Board is a versatile authority with broad expertise in many different areas of society. We work for sustainable development throughout the county and to implement the assignments we receive from the parliament and government as wisely and efficiently as possible. With us, you make a significant contribution to society.

We offer you a good working environment with stimulating and challenging tasks. There are good opportunities for professional development for all employees. We have flexible working hours and methods to create good conditions for balancing work and private life.

Västernorrland County has magnificent nature and consists of both coast and inland. The County Administrative Board is located in Härnösand, between Sundsvall and Örnsköldsvik. We have good commuting opportunities, both along the coast and inland. Today, about 260 employees work with us. Governor Carin Jämtin is the head of the County Administrative Board of Västernorrland.

Read more about our activities and benefits at www.lansstyrelsen.se/vasternorrland (http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/vasternorrland)

Description

The Environmental Analysis and Wildlife Management unit has about 18 employees who work to achieve environmental quality goals, maintain biodiversity, and achieve good conservation status for species in the county.

The unit is responsible for tasks such as environmental monitoring, wildlife, liming, action programs for endangered species, invasive alien species, species protection, and certain aspects of river restoration and the project Ecostreams for Life.

The unit is now seeking an environmental officer with a focus on species.

Responsibilities

You will work on the implementation of assignments related to invasive alien species and partially the action programs for aquatic species. You will be part of several working groups aimed at developing the authority's work both internally within the unit and more broadly together with employees from other units. You will plan, implement, and evaluate various surveys and measures aimed at mapping and developing activities for a better environment in the county.

The tasks are varied, ranging from investigations, sampling, and field measures to evaluations, reporting, and making environmental data available both internally and externally. It may also involve seeking projects, leading smaller projects, or participating as an expert in larger projects within the area driven by the County Administrative Board. It may also include providing support to other activities within the authority on the working group's issues and handling simpler matters such as procurements, contracts, or responding to consultations. Issues related to the authority's supervisory work in these matters may also be included.

During parts of the year, the work may involve long working days under field conditions such as walking in various terrain with field equipment, wading in running water, working from a boat, or similar. Overnight stays in other locations and work in the evening and on weekends may also occur.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a natural science degree from a university or a degree that the employer considers equivalent. A university degree in biology or ecology is an advantage.

You should have experience in planning, executing, and following up on scientific tasks. Experience in analyzing and managing environmental data in GIS and other databases, fieldwork experience, and experience in project or work management within fieldwork are advantageous, as well as environmental work in Swedish public administration.

A valid driver's license (B) is required.

You have good collaboration skills and can work flexibly and structured with both people and tasks. As a person, you are self-driven and have the ability to take your own initiatives and quickly familiarize yourself with new issues from a holistic perspective. We place great importance on your personal qualities.

Other

The County Administrative Board applies competency-based recruitment. As part of this, work samples may be applied. To work with us, you must share the County Administrative Board's values regarding the equal worth of all people.

With us at the County Administrative Board, certain positions are placed in a security class. This may mean that a security check and background check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) will be conducted before employment. In some cases, Swedish citizenship is required. In the case of permanent employment, you will automatically be placed in a war position with us.