Vacant job

About the Position

Amf4/Göteborgs garnison is now seeking a specialist officer as a safety advisor for hazardous goods with the overall task of supporting the management in its responsibility to ensure that the transport of hazardous goods is carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. This applies both to Amf 4 with its subordinate units and for other parts within the garrison in a coordinating role.

About Amf4/Göteborgs garnison

Älvsborgs Amphibious Regiment (Amf4) is one of Sweden's two Amphibious Regiments, re-established in 2022. At Amf4, there are several different types of units and organizations that conduct training and carry out military operations daily. Amf4's headquarters is located in Gothenburg, Käringberget, but also operates at other locations on the west coast. The commander of Amf4 is also the garrison commander for Göteborgs garnison. In addition to Amf4, there are other organizational units within Göteborgs garnison that are subject to regulations regarding the transport of hazardous goods.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as an advisor and expert to C Amf4 in the area of hazardous goods
• Functionally lead the work with hazardous goods within Amf4
• Support the hazardous goods area for other units within the garrison under coordination
• Collaborate and cooperate with various adjacent functions within the entire Armed Forces in the area of hazardous goods

Qualification Requirements

• Specialist officer
• Driver's license B
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in both Swedish and English.

Meritorious

• Certified safety advisor for the transport of hazardous goods by road and hold a valid certificate from MSB or have experience as a safety advisor, functional representative for hazardous goods, or ADR teacher within the Armed Forces.
• Certified safety advisor for other modes of transport than by road, such as by rail, by sea, or by air.
• Good knowledge of the Armed Forces and how an administrative authority is governed.
• Familiarity with NATO and the Armed Forces' regulations on hazardous goods.
• Have completed training for ADR teachers and been examined by MSB with a passing result and hold a valid certificate for ADR teachers.

Personal Qualities

To thrive in the role, you need to be structured and solution-oriented. You enjoy working both independently and together with others. You have good social skills, are trustworthy, analytical, and meticulous, and possess good pedagogical abilities. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Other

Employment type: Permanent employment. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not already employed by the authority.

Employment degree: Full-time

Work location: Gothenburg

Start date: By agreement

The work may involve travel both domestically and internationally. Working hours are partially irregular.

For inquiries about the position:

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact C G0 Peter Waller [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) Phone: 010-8269186

Welcome with your application by 2026-02-28. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Union Representatives

SEKO Urban Hellqvist, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

OF Amf 4 Niklas Bryngelsson, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Defense Union Anja Aghester, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

SACO [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website. At Älvsborgs Amphibious Regiment, in central Gothenburg, we operate where land meets sea and constitute an important link between the army and naval forces. As a re-established regiment with garrison responsibility, we are growing and need more competent officers, soldiers, and civilian employees who continue to develop the unit for its important task: Defending Sweden's many coastal archipelago areas and protecting our routes into Scandinavia's largest port to safeguard Sweden's strategic imports. The Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions 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. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position. A CV and personal letter must be attached to the application for employment. 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.