Do you want to help shape the sustainable society of the future?

Producer responsibility is a rapidly growing area that plays an important role in circular economy and resource efficiency. We are now strengthening our team in this area and are looking for several case officers who want to help develop and implement regulations that make a difference – both in Sweden and in the EU.

Producer responsibility is an area undergoing significant change. The EU has recently decided on two new producer responsibilities: one for textiles and shoes and one for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. New producer responsibility legislation is being negotiated for end-of-life vehicles and is expected to be proposed next year for electronics. We are in the midst of implementing new regulations related to batteries and packaging. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency currently has five government assignments directly related to various producer responsibilities.

The government has announced increased funding in this area, which gives us the opportunity to invest for the future. Therefore, we are strengthening the team in the Producer Responsibility Unit and are looking for case officers with different levels of experience: both experienced case officers with broader experience and deeper knowledge in the field (this ad) and case officers who are at the beginning of their careers and want to grow into the role (separate ad).

As a case officer with us, you will be part of a team that works on guidance, case processing, development, and implementation of legislation related to nine producer responsibilities and also administers the system of littering fees. The responsibility for supervision within producer responsibilities will, from the turn of the year, lie with our new sister unit for producer responsibility supervision and market control. We work closely with lawyers, statistical officers, and economists from other parts of the agency.

Your tasks

Your tasks include providing guidance to various stakeholders, processing incoming applications and notifications, stakeholder dialogue, and expert support to the Government Offices in the area of producer responsibility. An important part of the work is to contribute to the effective implementation of producer responsibility legislation. It may be relevant to participate in government assignments, in EU expert groups, and in the agency's work to develop regulations in the area.

We work in teams and share responsibility for the entire unit's mission. The distribution of tasks therefore varies over time. Since we are looking for several case officers, we will adapt the division of roles based on the individuals we hire. We primarily see that we need to ramp up within producer responsibilities for packaging, end-of-life vehicles, and electronics, as well as within the system of littering fees. In the coming years, we will have an increased focus on guidance and stakeholder dialogues.

Your qualifications

Requirements for employment

• Relevant education from a university or college
• Relevant work experience in the waste area and/or resource efficiency
• Ability to express yourself well both in writing and verbally in Swedish and English

Meritorious

• Work experience with national legislation in the area of producer responsibility
• Familiarity with government work, for example in the form of case processing, regulatory work, interpretation of legislation (guidance)
• Work experience implementing national legislation related to waste or circular economy
• Work experience developing or working with fee models (preferably in the waste area)
• Experience communicating and collaborating with various stakeholders

Personal qualities

We place great importance on personal qualities where it is important that you can take your own initiative and work solution-oriented. You are good at collaborating and have good communication skills. You have a systematic and results-oriented approach while being flexible and easily adapting to changing circumstances. You act professionally, remain objective, and have a good understanding of the role of the authority.

About the employment

The positions are permanent full-time positions that begin with a six-month probationary period. The positions are located in Stockholm or Östersund. Start date as soon as possible by agreement. We apply individual salary setting.

Application

When you apply, you will answer a number of selection questions related to the requirements profile in the ad. Your answers will be used as part of the selection process and can determine whether you proceed in the recruitment process or not. It is therefore important that you answer as thoroughly and clearly as possible. We do not use cover letters in the selection process, as we want to focus on your experience and skills, which contributes to a more efficient and fair recruitment process. In your application, you only attach your CV.

We warmly welcome your application by December 31, 2025.

Contact

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Maria Elander, unit manager of the Producer Responsibility Unit. You can also contact our union representatives for Saco-S or ST. All can be reached via customer service at tel. no. 010-698 10 00.

Why should you work with us?

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency values a sustainable work life and a good working environment. We offer our employees good opportunities for remote work, occupational health care and employee support, wellness hours and wellness grants, as well as various activities through our sports and outdoor association and cultural association. Welcome to our modern offices in an organization with an important mission. We are a workplace with friendly colleagues and a present leadership where we gather around our overarching mission aimed at improving the environment for current and future generations.

About the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency is a government agency for climate and environmental issues. We work on behalf of the government within Sweden, the EU, and internationally. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency drives and coordinates environmental work in Sweden. We contribute to a robust and sustainable society.

The agency is responsible for issues related to climate and air, land, biodiversity, contaminated areas, recycling and waste, resource efficiency, environmental monitoring, hunting and wildlife, and environmental research. The agency's areas of responsibility are integrated into other important societal issues and therefore contribute to the overall development of society. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency also works to strengthen society's preparedness.

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