Take the Next Step in Your Career

Do you want to take the next step in your career while being part of something bigger? Are you motivated by taking responsibility, making a real difference, and contributing to a safer and more secure society? With us, you can use your skills where they are truly needed – in an organization with high demands, great responsibility, and a clear societal mission.

About the Unit and the Position

FMTIS has four implementation units (GE) in Sweden that maintain the Armed Forces' command systems in the IT and telecommunications area. The position is located at GE Väst. The unit works with the maintenance of the Armed Forces' telecommunications network, electrical/mechanical systems, radio, sensor, and surveillance systems, as well as installation, operation, and maintenance of various IT systems.

As a BVKF manager, you will have a central and significant role in the unit's work with flammable goods and chemical compounds. You will be responsible for driving and developing the work according to LBE (the Act on Flammable and Explosive Goods), the Civil Defense Authority's regulations, and the Armed Forces' governing documents within BVKF. You are the unit's expert resource in the area and provide qualified support to managers and employees. Through your commitment and expertise, you contribute to a safe, efficient, and compliant operation.

The Implementation Department in Skövde, where the position is located, consists of three sections: two telecommunications sections and one IT section, totaling about 30 employees. However, you will report directly to the unit manager in your daily work.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will, among other things:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, internal rules, and requirements within BVKF
• Conduct and follow up on risk assessments, investigations, and inspections
• Propose, develop, and update governing documents, routines, and working methods
• Plan and conduct training initiatives to maintain and enhance competence within the unit
• Support the operation as an expert primarily in flammable goods

The position involves a considerable amount of travel with overnight stays, as the operations are geographically dispersed, primarily within military region Väst.

We Offer You the Following

The Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. We want our employees to feel good, both at work and outside of it; therefore, we care about our employees' future, health, and personal lives and actively work to promote well-being and security. Our employees enjoy several benefits, including:

• Professional development based on the needs of the organization and your career goals
• Three hours of training per week during working hours, at our own training facilities or where we have agreements
• Good work-life balance with flexible working hours and 28 - 35 vacation days depending on your age
• Salary supplements during parental leave and VAB
• Opportunity to exchange vacation days for extra pension contributions

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and documented work experience in LBE/BVKF or other experience deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Very good knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and directives
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• B driver's license (manual transmission)

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is structured and has the ability to see the big picture in complex contexts. You have current experience of successfully working independently to drive, coordinate, and develop your work. You have the commitment required to drive systematic work within BVKF in a geographically dispersed organization. You have good communication skills and are accustomed to having a pedagogical and educational role. We value commitment, flexibility, and teamwork.

We place great importance on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Approved training in the Armed Forces' established BVKF training programs
• Experience in staff work within a government agency
• Experience in implementing and developing processes and working methods
• Worked with supervision of licensed handling according to LBE
• Technical knowledge in electrical, mechanical, or HVAC systems

Other

Civil permanent employment that may start with a six-month probationary period.

Work location: Skövde

Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement.

In the Armed Forces, the position is referred to as BVKF Manager.

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the existing value base. The Armed Forces' value base safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Inquiries

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact the recruiting manager Fredrik Persson. For information about employment conditions, contact personnel officer Isabelle Wejdrup.

All can be reached via the switchboard at 019-393 500.

Union Representatives

OFRS - Martin Sparr
SEKO - Matz Felix
SACO - Agnetha Landquist
OFRO - Heikki Videll

All can be reached via the switchboard at 019-393 500.

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-12. 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.