Job Advertisement: Positions in Area Protection

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency coordinates efforts for a good living environment together with others. With us, you can contribute to the important work of achieving our vision - to create a good living environment for humans and all other living beings, now and for future generations!

We are looking for two new colleagues who, together with other employees, want to develop the work of protecting valuable nature! The Area Protection Unit works on establishing national parks, guiding county administrative boards in the formation of nature reserves, identifying and assessing Natura 2000 areas, and working with national interests for nature conservation.

Your Responsibilities

You will contribute to the implementation of the EU's Nature Restoration Regulation, particularly regarding the protection of valuable habitats. This includes guiding and consulting with county administrative boards on the establishment of nature reserves and contributing to the development of our work on protecting valuable nature, including Natura 2000 and the new approach focusing on voluntary formal protection.

One of the positions will have a stronger focus on Natura 2000-related issues, including guidance on and participation in assessments and reporting. This position will also focus on guidance regarding habitat types, including mapping their occurrence and condition.

One of the positions may also develop into a subject matter specialist for our digital work support. In this role, you will assist in monitoring and developing area protection work through analyses of needs and reports from the system, as well as being a link between operations and IT support.

Work with national interests for nature conservation will be included in one of the positions.

Your Qualifications

Requirements

• You have a relevant scientific degree at the university or college level with a focus on biology/ecology or equivalent competence.
• One of the positions requires at least five years of experience in the establishment of nature reserves focusing on terrestrial environments. The other position requires at least two years of experience in formal area protection.
• At least one of the positions requires very good knowledge of working with Natura 2000.
• You express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish.
• For one of the positions, it is required to be able to use English as a working language.
• You have good knowledge and experience of working with Chapter 7 of the Environmental Code and related legal provisions.
• You have very good knowledge of Sweden's nature in general and protected areas in particular.
• You have experience working with Vic Natur/DINO or the ability to quickly learn this.

Meritorious

• You have experience in strategic work with area protection.
• You have knowledge of and experience in nature inventories and nature value assessments.
• You have experience in guidance work within nature conservation.
• You have experience working with the management and administration of habitat types and species in protected areas with a focus on Natura 2000.
• You have experience working with national interests for nature conservation.
• You have experience in developing and revising management plans and regulations for protected areas.
• You have experience working with exemptions and permit assessments in protected areas.

Personal Attributes

We place great importance on personal attributes. You who apply should have a good ability to collaborate with external actors as well as with a diversity of colleagues with different perspectives and competencies. You are results-oriented and have a systematic approach while also having the ability to strategically plan for long-term effective work. You have the ability to choose appropriate and effective communication channels and methods to achieve the desired results.

About the Employment

The employment is a permanent full-time position that begins with a six-month probationary period. The position is located in Östersund or Stockholm.

For this position, there may be good opportunities for remote work.

The start date for one position is as soon as possible by agreement, and for the other position from April 1, 2026. We apply individual salary setting.

Travel within Sweden may occur, and travel outside Sweden may also occur.

Application

When you apply, you will need to answer a number of selection questions related to the requirements profile in the advertisement. Your answers will be used as part of the selection process and may determine whether you proceed in the recruitment process. Therefore, it is important that you respond as thoroughly and clearly as possible. We do not use personal letters in the selection process, as we want to focus on your experience and competence, which contributes to a more efficient and fair recruitment process. In your application to us, you only attach your CV.

Warm welcome with your application by January 18, 2026.

Contact

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Maano Aunapuu, head of the Area Protection Unit. You can also contact our union representatives for Saco-S or ST. All can be reached via customer service, tel. no. 010-698 10 00.

Why 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.

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency is growing - do you want to contribute?

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency is in an exciting phase of development. The government has announced increased funding and new assignments, which gives us the opportunity to invest for the future. Therefore, we are looking for new employees in several areas. With us, you have the opportunity to contribute to a sustainable and robust society.

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, within the EU, and internationally. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency drives and coordinates environmental work in Sweden. We contribute to a robust and sustainable society.

Read more on our website: www.naturvardsverket.se (http://www.naturvardsverket.se)