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About the Workplace

The mission of the Environmental and Climate Committee is to drive the city's environmental work and protect human health and the environment.

In practice, this means that the Environmental Administration drives and coordinates the city's work within the ecological dimension of sustainable development and supports and promotes the implementation of the city's environmental and climate programs and the use of the city's environmental management system. Additionally, we have a supervisory role responsible for monitoring, assessment, and control according to the Environmental Code, as well as food, alcohol, and tobacco laws. This is also aimed at protecting human health and the environment.

Job Responsibilities

Do you want to work for a sustainable city and a good living environment in Gothenburg? The Environmental Strategy Department's mission is to drive and coordinate the ecological dimension of sustainable development in Gothenburg. We do this by driving, coordinating, and following up on several of Gothenburg City's strategic programs and action plans with the goal of making Gothenburg an ecologically sustainable city by 2030. The department is responsible for environmental monitoring in various areas and contributes to Gothenburg City's planning process. We prepare materials for political decisions based on the latest knowledge, such as research and measurements in the field, and our analyses of the same. We collaborate with other municipalities, authorities, academia, and businesses, as well as participate in various development projects.

We are looking for an employee for strategic work on issues related to nature and biodiversity, primarily focusing on terrestrial natural environments. A large part of your work will involve participating in the planning, procurement, and analysis of the ecological environmental monitoring conducted by the administration. You will also coordinate KIMO Sweden and work on responding to various types of referrals. You will be part of various working groups to drive the city's green issues and also work on investigations and development work based on the administration's political mandate. You will also work on monitoring and developing the environmental goals related to natural environments.

Qualifications

You have a relevant university degree in environmental science or biology and conservation. You have good knowledge and experience in strategic work with biodiversity, ecosystem services, and conservation planning focusing on terrestrial natural environments. You also have experience working and conducting simpler analyses in GIS. You are experienced in leading projects and/or assignments. We also prefer that you have worked in a public organization and have an understanding of the political structure in which the administration operates.

The assignment requires you to be analytical and communicative. You have the ability to see connections and can draw logical conclusions from limited and/or complex information. You can share information and ideas, both verbally and in writing. You adapt your communication according to the recipient, target group, and situation. You take initiative and responsibility for moving work forward, whether you work alone or with others. You are structured, meaning you plan tasks and projects in good time, use your time efficiently, and ensure that work is completed and follow up on results. You can overview your own area of responsibility and place the significance of your tasks in a larger context. It involves having contacts with various actors, both internally within Gothenburg City and externally.

You will belong to the Environmental Strategy Department and the Ecology and Water Operations Group. In the group, you will have 12 engaged, inclusive, and helpful colleagues.

More information about the Environmental Administration and Gothenburg City can be found at www.goteborg.se (https://www.goteborg.se).

Conditions

The position is temporary for one year. The salary range for the position is between 42,000 SEK and 52,000 SEK/month and is based on skills in relation to relevant competencies for the position. The tasks are performed in the Environmental Administration's premises.

Additional Information

We can offer you a workplace in rapid development and with a forward-thinking attitude. We have engaged employees with broad, deep, and varied competencies. We offer employee benefits such as flexible working hours, wellness grants, and cycling benefits. We work digitally in activity-based premises.

If you proceed in the recruitment process, we ask that you provide a copy of your educational certificate and proof of your previous employment.

If you want to know more about us and what we do, please visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miljoforvaltningen-goteborgs-stad (https://www.linkedin.com/company/miljoforvaltningen-goteborgs-stad)

As we have already decided on the recruitment channels we wish to use for this recruitment, we kindly ask not to be contacted for additional offers.