Outdoor Coordinator and Conservation Officer

The County Administrative Board's approximately 300 employees work as the government's representative at the regional level. Our mission is to develop the county and ensure that national political goals are implemented in the region. We strive to be an authority free from discrimination and want to harness the qualities that diversity brings to our operations.

The Nature Conservation Unit is the largest of the County Administrative Board's seven units. Here, we work to preserve biodiversity, promote outdoor life, establish and manage nature reserves, maintain our mountain trails, manage our wildlife populations, address reindeer husbandry issues, and conduct supervision and issue permits. Our team consists of experts in these areas who are eager to share their knowledge.

We work with respect, professionalism, and openness for the residents of the county – together for a sustainable future!

Description

We are looking for an engaged employee who wants to contribute to developing and strengthening the conditions for an active outdoor life in Jämtland County!

The County Administrative Board has a broad mandate in nature conservation – from managing protected areas and safeguarding biodiversity to coordinating and driving the state’s outdoor policy work at the regional level.

To strengthen this work, we are now seeking a person for a combined position as an Outdoor Coordinator and Conservation Officer. You who apply should enjoy working both operationally and strategically and want to make a real difference.

Responsibilities

As an Outdoor Coordinator, you will be responsible for driving, supporting, and following up on the work with the state’s outdoor life goals across all units of the authority. The role also involves leading both internal and external networks and handling referrals from an outdoor perspective.

In the role of manager of protected areas, you will work to create good conditions for more people to experience Jämtland's unique nature. Together with other managers, you will prioritize, plan, and implement measures, procure contractors, and follow up on results. The tasks may also include some field leadership.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has:

• Relevant higher education in nature conservation, tourism, or another area deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Good knowledge of the conditions for outdoor life and the importance of access to nature close to urban areas.
• Experience in initiating, driving, and following up on development work.
• Good knowledge of the roles and missions of various societal actors in outdoor life, nature tourism, and public health.

We place great emphasis on personal qualities. As a person, you are proactive, structured, and have an easy time creating good collaborations. You listen actively, communicate clearly, and handle disagreements constructively.

You also have the ability to synthesize complex information, make trade-offs, and see the big picture in your assignments.

Since travel is required in the position, a B driver's license is a requirement.

Meritorious

• Experience in case management within a government authority
• Experience in leading networks
• Experience in procurement
• Experience in field leadership, such as Bas-U or Bas-P

Conditions

For permanent employment, the County Administrative Board applies a 6-month probationary period.

We offer you a meaningful job with varied tasks. You will make a difference for our county and community. The County Administrative Board is a broad authority, which means that you will constantly have the opportunity to develop and learn new things. This applies across several policy areas.

As an employer, we focus on good employment conditions, active work environment efforts, and health-promoting wellness activities. We value collaboration with our trade union partners and can offer remote work.

In the case of a permanent position at the County Administrative Board, you will be assigned to the authority. Depending on the position, it may involve service in crisis management and security classification. We usually start with a probationary period for permanent positions.

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