Case Officer at the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has been assigned several roles to contribute to the efficient and sustainable expansion of new nuclear power. Therefore, we are now looking for 2–3 case officers who can work together to drive and develop the tasks.

The government's assignment to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency includes contributing in various ways to developing planning conditions and permitting processes for new nuclear energy facilities. One of the tasks involves financing and coordinating municipalities' pilot projects regarding the establishment of new nuclear power. Another involves developing new guidance on efficient permitting processes. Additional tasks include conducting environmental assessments and contributing to effective consultations for new nuclear power. In all assignments, the work is carried out in groups together with various competencies, including lawyers, and in collaboration with other authorities and stakeholders.

As a case officer, you will work in the department for planning, assessment, and supervision. The department works strategically with community planning and environmental legislation to achieve environmental goals and promote sustainable development. The department advocates for a green transition with limited impact on nature, the environment, and health, and to promote long-term good use of land and other resources, including water. The department's assignments include, among other things, a system responsibility for the Environmental Code, monitoring general environmental interests in cases and matters, being responsible for environmental assessment issues, participating in government assignments and EU work within our areas of expertise, and coordinating and developing supervisory guidance and other guidance.

Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities consist of driving and developing the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency's various roles in achieving an efficient and sustainable expansion of nuclear power. This may involve developing working methods, project managing the development of guidance, coordinating grant management for municipal pilot projects, contributing technical and other knowledge in permitting processes and investigations, handling referrals, communicating, and following the development of technology, regulations, and control measures, etc.

The position includes collaborating with county administrative boards, other government agencies, and other public and private actors in the field. The work often takes place in groups, but all employees also work independently within their respective areas of expertise. A high degree of independence and self-drive is required, while the working method is based on humility, responsiveness, and the ability to collaborate. The tasks are varied, so it is important to be flexible and able to adapt to new situations to thrive in the role.

Your Competence and Previous Experience May Affect the Focus of Your Position.

Your Competence

We are looking for someone who has:

• a relevant technical, natural science, or social science degree at the university or college level, such as a civil engineer or urban planner.
• relevant work experience of at least five years, such as from a government agency, municipal or regional operations, the energy sector, or as a consultant.
• good ability to communicate both orally and in writing in Swedish.

It is an advantage if you:

• have good knowledge of Swedish environmental legislation.
• have good knowledge of physical planning.
• have experience working with permitting under the Environmental Code.
• have worked with guidance or other communication regarding regulations.
• have experience working as a coordinator or project manager.
• have experience working with energy issues.

To achieve good results, a high degree of collaboration and dialogue is required both internally and externally with other authorities, the business community, and other stakeholders. You see the big picture in complex contexts and can assess which issues are important based on the agency's role and mission. You should also have a good ability to take responsibility and drive work forward, plan and prioritize tasks in a structured way even when the work pace is high.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability.

About the Employment

The positions are permanent full-time employment located in Stockholm or Östersund. Start date as soon as possible by agreement. We apply a six-month probationary period.

Application

When you apply, you will answer a number of selection questions related to the requirements profile in the advertisement. Your answers are used as part of the selection process and may determine whether you proceed in the recruitment process or not. Therefore, it is important that you answer as thoroughly and clearly as possible. We do not use cover letters in the selection process, as we want to focus on your experience and competence, which contributes to a more efficient and fair recruitment process. In your application to us, you only attach your CV.

Welcome with your application by March 8, 2026.

Contact

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Lina Vogel, acting unit manager, and Christian Haglund, deputy head of the planning, assessment, and supervision department. You can also contact our union representatives for Saco-S or ST. All can be reached via customer service, tel. no. 010-698 10 00.

About the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency drives and coordinates work for a good living environment together with others. We base our work on knowledge and demonstrate opportunities for sustainable development. We are an environmental authority working on behalf of the government. The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for issues related to climate and air, land, biodiversity, contaminated areas, recycling and waste, environmental monitoring, and environmental research.

The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency strives for a workplace characterized by equality and diversity. We see that employees with different backgrounds and experiences are an important prerequisite for this.