Do you want to use your technical skills in environmental work?

At the County Administrative Board of Kronoberg, you will work with water environments, supervision, and assessment in a role where your skills make a real difference.

Description

In the water unit, we are 18 employees and are now looking for a new colleague to strengthen our expertise in the technical and hydrological areas. Together, we have extensive knowledge in water issues and work in many different areas. This includes supervision, assessment of water activities, water conservation projects, and fish biology, as well as various types of grants, water management, drinking water, fishing issues, and liming. The unit has a mixed age and gender structure with many experienced employees. We have a good atmosphere where everyone works together for a better water environment. The water unit is one of four units that belong to the environmental department.

Responsibilities

If you want to work with water issues and strengthen the team with your technical or hydrological skills so that we can together make a significant difference for the water environment, then you might be the one we are looking for.

The job as a water officer offers:

• Interesting and challenging tasks that provide significant societal benefits
• Good opportunities for professional development
• Possibility to work some time remotely

As a water officer, you will work with supervision and assessment of water activities and drive the national plan for environmental adaptation of hydropower (NAP) forward in Kronoberg County.

With your technical or hydrological expertise, you will support the unit in calculating the function of fish passes, performing hydrological calculations, assessing the impact of physical structures in water and the effects of restorations, modeling fish communities, and smolt calculations.

The tasks are independent, varied, and developmental. You have a significant responsibility with many external and internal contacts. There are good opportunities to adapt your role and tasks according to your specific expertise.

The tasks also include handling cases related to the notification of measures in water, such as the construction of piers, dredging, or water extraction. You will also perform supervision, participate in consultations, respond to referrals, and you may also represent the County Administrative Board in court.

Some parts of the work are independent while others involve teamwork. Support is available from experienced colleagues and working groups. Occasionally, fieldwork and conferences in other locations may occur.

Qualifications

You have a technical or hydrological background and are interested in water issues. You may have an educational background as an engineer in ecosystem technology, environmental and water technology, or civil engineering, or you are a hydrologist.

You have:

• An academic technical or natural science education of at least three years, or other education that we consider equivalent
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• A valid driver's license (B)

It is advantageous if you have:

• Experience in modeling and calculations related to hydropower issues
• Experience in applying the Environmental Code
• Experience in working with water-related environmental issues

Personal qualities

We are looking for someone who wants to develop in their professional role, is flexible, and good at planning and driving work independently. Collaborating and working towards set goals with the group is a given for you. You enjoy analyzing and solving problems.

You are proactive, a good communicator, and easily build good internal and external relationships. You approach stakeholders with attentiveness and respect while conveying the authority's decisions.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability and see it as natural that you contribute to a good working environment.

About us

The County Administrative Board of Kronoberg is a government authority that works to implement the decisions of the parliament and government and to drive development in the county. With about 220 dedicated employees with various areas of expertise, we strive for a sustainable Kronoberg. Our office is centrally located in Växjö, and we value a workplace characterized by trust, openness, responsibility, and respect.

We want everyone to feel welcome and valued with us. In addition to meaningful work tasks, we offer professional development, wellness benefits, and flexible working hours, with the possibility of remote work. We see diversity as a strength and appreciate knowledge of minority languages.

The County Administrative Board is a preparedness authority and has a designated responsibility during crises and war/increased preparedness. As a permanent employee, you will therefore be assigned to the County Administrative Board of Kronoberg. Some positions are security classified, which means that an approved security clearance is required before appointment. When hiring for permanent positions, we apply a six-month probationary period.

We kindly but firmly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment support in connection with this recruitment.