Inspector for the Public and Environment Unit

Do you want to work with issues that have significant long-term implications for people, the environment, and society? Are you also a structured, communicative person who enjoys collaborating? Then you could be our future colleague!

Essential Responsibilities

The Public and Environment Unit currently consists of a unit manager and 12 employees. The unit works with supervision regarding the protection of the public and the environment concerning, among other things, local environmental monitoring for nuclear facilities, management of radioactive waste, clearance of materials, and contaminated areas. Furthermore, the unit is responsible for supervision and guidance of workplaces with high radon levels. The unit also oversees supervision and guidance regarding UV, laser, and cosmetic treatments.

The focus of this position is supervision within nuclear facilities, specifically in the areas of radioactive waste management and local environmental monitoring, which includes emission issues and radioactive substances in the environment. Work within the unit's other areas of responsibility may also be included.

We offer you an important job in a dynamic environment where you will

• participate in ensuring a radiation-safe society through supervision in the areas of radioactive waste and local environmental monitoring
• plan, execute, and lead inspections and reviews that form the basis for the authority's assessments and decisions within the unit's areas of responsibility
• work on various tasks while having both trust and the opportunity to influence your work tasks
• be involved in developing the internal work at the authority.

The job involves travel within Sweden, and you will have the opportunity to work with colleagues in different teams depending on the issue at hand.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who has

• an academic degree in natural sciences or engineering or another equivalent degree deemed suitable for the position by the authority
• experience working at a nuclear facility in one of the following areas:
• radioactive waste and its management
• local environmental monitoring, i.e., emissions of radioactive substances and their consequences for the public
• very good knowledge of, and the ability to express yourself in, Swedish
• a valid driver's license (B)

It is advantageous if you have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• inspections
• work in operations with radioactive substances, such as investigations of radioactive substances in the environment, exposure limitations, or management of radioactive waste
• how radioactive substances are generated and distributed in various parts of a nuclear operation
• work with methods to determine the presence of radioactive substances

Personal Attributes

To succeed in this role, we see that you are self-driven and structured, meaning you plan, organize, and prioritize your work effectively. You take initiative, start activities, and achieve results. Since the role involves many contacts, both internally and externally, you need to have good collaboration skills, where your communication ability relates to others in a responsive and smooth manner. Furthermore, you need to have a good ability to document and convey the results of completed work.

We also see that you have a high level of safety awareness.

We place great importance on personal suitability for the inspector role.

We expect you to have a high level of safety awareness and that you can work according to both Our Values - Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (stralsakerhetsmyndigheten.se) and the State Values (forvaltningskultur.se)

We offer you

As an employee at the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority, you have a socially important mission! Together we work for a radiation-safe society. Here you can read about what we offer: Read more about our terms and benefits

Employment Conditions

The employment is a permanent position starting by agreement. We usually apply a six-month probationary period.

The position may become security classified, which means a security review with background checks according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585), which will be conducted before a hiring decision is made. Swedish citizenship may be required for the position.

You may be part of the authority's crisis organization and may also be assigned to the authority in case of war. The crisis organization performs radiation protection assessments and nuclear analyses and collaborates with other relevant actors to manage radiological emergencies, including situations of heightened preparedness. Within the framework of the crisis organization, you will be part of the response readiness that the authority maintains to support other actors in society with radiation measurements.

A certificate of fitness for work with ionizing radiation is required for the position. Consideration will be given to any conflict of interest rules and waiting periods.

Contact and Application

Would you like to know more about the position or the recruitment process? Contact unit manager Eva Gimholt, 08-799 40 87.

Union representatives are Mathias Häggblom, Saco-S, 08-799 44 85, and Michael Wallin, ST, 08-799 42 87.

Location: You who apply for the position can choose to be placed in Solna, Katrineholm, or Gothenburg. Travel in the service and between offices occurs regularly. You indicate your desired location when applying.

Applications are made by attaching your CV and answering selection questions. To make a fair and equal assessment of you as a candidate, we ask you to answer the selection questions. You do not need to attach a cover letter. Your application will become a public document when you apply for positions with us.

Tests in connection with this recruitment will be used. Work samples may be applied.

Welcome with your application via our website no later than February 2, 2025

About the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority

The Swedish Radiation Safety Authority works proactively and preventively to protect people and the environment from unwanted effects of radiation. Our approximately 340 employees have deep and broad knowledge in radiation protection and nuclear safety. The authority has offices in Solna, Katrineholm, and Gothenburg.

Read more about our activities here www.stralsakerhetsmyndigheten.se (www.stralsakerhetsmyndigheten.se)