Staff Assistant at the Air Staff Coordination Section

Are you responsible, structured, and meticulous, with the ability to see the big picture without missing the details? Are you results-oriented while also being able to adapt to changing conditions? Now you have the chance to apply for a challenging and developing job as a staff assistant at the Air Staff Coordination Section.

The position also includes opportunities for personal development by participating in exercises, methodological and developmental work, as well as competence development both general and function-specific within and outside Sweden's borders.

We offer good wellness benefits, including three hours of training each week during working hours, as well as good opportunities for a balance between leisure and work.

About us

The Coordination Department works to support the leadership of the Air Force and the Air Staff in their efforts to lead the Air Force. Within the department, we work with internal, external, and international staff work. The Coordination Section is part of the Coordination Department and primarily works with administrative routines and case management.

Main tasks

As a staff assistant in the Coordination Department, you will work with administrative tasks related to the Air Staff and the Air Force. You will work closely with the leadership of the Air Staff and the Air Force on tasks that challenge you in a constantly evolving and influencing environment. As a staff assistant, you may also support other departments of the Air Staff in their work.

• Case management and case follow-up in several different management systems.
• Expedition service, including Vidar support and drafting of documents.
• Support for the Air Staff's and the department's long-term planning, coordination, and implementation of activities.
• Support with orders, logistics, and coordination during seminars, meetings, and visits.
• Taking minutes during internal and external meetings.
• Purchasing and ordering of goods and products.

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who is responsible, structured, and meticulous. As a staff assistant, it is required that you are results-oriented and have a good ability to adapt to changing conditions. We are looking for someone who has a good ability to work in a team as well as independently. You have a good ability to express yourself in speech and writing. It is important that you are a good representative of the Armed Forces and support its values. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Qualifications

• Completed Swedish military service, GMU, or equivalent military basic training with a passing result.
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English in speech and writing.
• Good computer skills with a particular focus on the Office package but also the ability to familiarize yourself with new systems.
• Driver's license B.

Meritorious

• Experience working in an administrative function/position.
• Experience with similar tasks within the Armed Forces or another authority.
• Experience working in systems VIDAR, PRIO, SWECCIS, and ISUS.

Information about the position

Mats Andersson can be reached via the switchboard at 08-788 75 00

Other

Position: GSS/K

Employment type: Fixed-term up to 8 years. A six-month probationary period applies.

Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement.

Work location: Uppsala

Extent: 100%

Union representatives

OFR/O Lars-Olof Wretling

OFR/S Caroline Nilsson

SACO Borka Medjed Hedlund

SEKO Jan Salomonsson

Phone contact for the above can be reached through the Armed Forces switchboard, 08-788 75 00

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-01-28. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Air Staff's first and largest task is to support the Air Force Chief's leadership of all squadrons and schools in the Air Force at all levels of the conflict scale. The Air Staff develops, plans, implements, and evaluates orders and directives issued by the Air Force Chief. The Air Staff consists of approximately 350 employees. The Air Force organizes and trains air, base, and command units and has the task of monitoring and protecting Sweden's airspace. It is a mission that continues around the clock, year-round, to ensure Sweden's integrity. Approximately 5100 employees, both civilian and military, work within the Air Force.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be placed in a war position and to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.