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. We are therefore strengthening the team at the Producer Responsibility Unit and are looking for case officers with varying levels of experience: both case officers who are at the beginning of their careers and want to grow into the role (this ad) and experienced case officers with broader experience and deeper knowledge in the field (separate ad).

As a case officer with us, you will be part of a team that works on guidance, case management, 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 social economists from other parts of the agency.

Your tasks

Your tasks include providing guidance to various stakeholders, processing incoming applications and notifications, setting requirements and testing new IT support, as well as administrative tasks related to fee management. An important part of the work is to contribute to the effective implementation of producer responsibility legislation.

We work in teams and share responsibility for the entire unit's mission. The distribution of tasks therefore varies over time. Initially, the tasks will focus on areas such as packaging and littering fees but may also include other producer responsibilities in the future.

Your qualifications

Requirements for employment

• Relevant education from a university or college
• Relevant 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 in the waste area and/or resource efficiency
• Experience with legislation in the waste area
• Familiarity with government work, for example in the form of case management and guidance
• Experience in setting requirements and testing IT support

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 strong 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 government agencies.

About the employment

The position(s) 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 need to answer a number of selection questions related to the job profile in the ad. Your answers will be used as part of the selection process and may 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 to us, 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, you are welcome to 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 present leadership where we come together 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 Swedish Environmental Protection 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 thus contribute to the development of society as a whole. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency also works to strengthen society's preparedness.

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency strives for a workplace characterized by equality and diversity. We see that employees with different backgrounds and experiences are an important prerequisite for this. In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing and therefore kindly request not to be contacted by media sellers, recruitment sites, and similar.