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When you work at the County Administrative Board, you get to use your knowledge at the country's broadest authority. The County Administrative Board is the state's representative in the county and ensures that national goals are implemented. Taking regional conditions into account, we make trade-offs between different societal interests. This is done through collaboration among experts in a range of areas and in cooperation with authorities, municipalities, and organizations.

At the County Administrative Board, we create societal benefit and influence social development every day. It is an important mission, a great responsibility, and an inspiring opportunity. Let your knowledge become a force for Östergötland.

We are looking for a Field Inspector for the EU Agricultural Support.

You will belong to the Unit for Agricultural Support, whose main purpose is to administer applications for EU agricultural support in Östergötland. About 20 people work in the unit in two workgroups, the field group and the processing group. The processing group handles the work related to applications, payments, and other processing related to agricultural support. The field group is responsible for checking farmers' applications for EU agricultural support.

Your tasks

As a field inspector with us, your role will be to check arable and pasture land to see if farmers' applications for EU support are correct. The work is very varied, involving both office work and fieldwork. Fieldwork means that you visit the applicant's farm and walk around their agricultural land to check that the conditions for support and compensation are met. During field days, you will be outdoors and move in areas where you may often encounter farm animals.

Outdoor workdays are interspersed with preparations and follow-up work through computer work in various IT systems. The job includes engaging in dialogue both verbally and in writing with the county's applicants for support. You will also need to request and check various documents.

Requirements for the position:

• You have a university degree in agriculture, biology, or the green industries, such as agronomy, agricultural management, or another university education that we assess as equivalent for the assignment.
• You have a B driver's license; good driving experience is a requirement.
• You communicate well in writing.

Meritorious:

• If you have an interest in agriculture and rural issues.
• If you enjoy working outdoors and are not disturbed by varying weather conditions.
• If you have experience working with EU agricultural support.
• If you have experience in fieldwork and working with the Agricultural Agency's applications.
• If you have experience in public authority work.

As a person:

• You are skilled in verbal communication, speaking clearly, articulately, and engagingly in individual meetings and in small and large groups. You listen and are receptive to the other party and adapt to the situation.
• You are self-driven, taking responsibility for your task. You structure your approach and drive your processes forward.
• You are organized, planning, organizing, and prioritizing work effectively. You set and adhere to deadlines.
• You are goal- and result-oriented, working towards goals and focusing on results. You are guided by goal- and result-oriented thinking in prioritization, planning, and action. You change your direction when goals change.
• You have a high ability to collaborate, working well with others. You relate to them in a responsive and smooth manner. You listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively.

The employment is

A seasonal full-time position starting in April 2026 and ending in November 2026. Number of vacancies: 2-3. Start date by agreement.

If you want to know more, contact:

Unit Manager, Magdalena Fahlborg, phone: 010-223 55 07 or field group control manager, Hedvig Fyrberg, phone: 010-223 55 31.

Union representatives:

• SACO, Magnus Roback, phone: 010-223 54 89.
• ST, Nina Stenmark, phone: 010-223 53 04.

Welcome with your application

Which you send via www.varbi.com. Your application must be submitted by 2025-02-09, reference number: 19673.

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