Do you want to contribute to a better water environment in Västmanland?

With us, you will map where it is most important to take action to achieve good status, especially in waters affected by physical changes and eutrophication.

Here you will be welcomed by friendly and dedicated colleagues who also work with water issues and for a sustainable future.

Job Responsibilities

The County Administrative Board provides data to the regional Water Authority, which decides on environmental quality standards and action programs. You will primarily work with physical impact and eutrophication in lakes and watercourses. Within water management, we prepare documentation and make assessments within the various components of water management such as impact analysis, status classification, action proposals, and environmental quality requirements. You will collaborate closely with colleagues at the workplace and be part of national networks with colleagues across the country. Depending on your skills and experience, your tasks will include:

• proposing measures for our waters
• participating in the work with grants for water measures (LOVA)
• participating in consultations regarding the Water Authority's action programs
• conducting GIS analyses and maps
• contributing to the reassessment of hydropower (NAP)
• participating in development projects on environmental quality standards in agriculture-affected waters
• assessing how environmental quality standards are followed during permit assessments
• performing other tasks as needed, such as water sampling in the field

About the Workplace

As a water manager, you will be one of twelve others in the water care and fishing unit. We work for a better water environment, addressing everything from invasive alien species, the national testing plan for hydropower, and liming to protected species, restoration, and fishing issues. Our unit is part of the department that also works with environmental protection and nature reserves. The County Administrative Board's offices are centrally located, close to the train station, in Västerås.

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Please contact us, and we will tell you more.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a three-year university or college degree with an environmental or natural science focus. Your education should include hydrology, limnology, and/or water management or another relevant focus
• Driver's license (B)

It is an advantage if you:

• have experience working with water management according to the EU Water Framework Directive and experience with issues related to hydromorphology and eutrophication
• can handle large datasets in Excel and have knowledge of GIS.

Personal Characteristics

We are looking for someone who is responsible and can drive your issues forward in a structured way. You take a long-term holistic perspective, prioritize, and are persistent. You find the right balance between quality and efficiency, have good collaboration skills, and contribute in an unpretentious way to a good working environment.

About the County Administrative Board in Västmanland

The County Administrative Board of Västmanland County is an exciting, competent, and pleasant workplace. Few workplaces have such a wide range of activities. We have around 200 employees who together develop and work on issues that are crucial for society. We have a coordinating role in the county and are therefore an important link to the government, parliament, and other authorities. Our vision is a sustainable Västmanland for current and future generations.

Other

To work with us, you must share the County Administrative Board's values regarding the equal worth of all people. Some positions at the County Administrative Board are classified for security purposes. 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. We apply probationary employment as needed, and for permanent employment, you will automatically be placed in a war role with us.