Group Leader for Environmental Inspection

Do you want to help build a new local environmental operation and contribute to sustainable community development? Right now, there is a unique opportunity to be involved from the start and establish the municipality's new environmental operation.

Are you an engaged group leader for environmental inspection looking for a developing role where you can contribute to a more service-oriented and coordinated governmental exercise? Then we need you! Welcome to our team at the Community Planning Department!

Job Responsibilities

As a group leader - environmental inspector, you will:

lead and coordinate the environmental group's work with assessments and supervision
ensure effective, legally secure, and quality processing according to the Environmental Code
distribute cases and support colleagues in daily work, both in substantive issues and in method and process matters
be the convenor of the team and responsible for information dissemination and reporting to the immediate supervisor
contribute to motivation, job satisfaction, and participation in the group
handle your own cases, perform supervision, and assess permits within the environmental field
provide advice and guidance to operators, businesses, politicians, and the public
participate in community planning projects and contribute your environmental expertise.

The work involves close dialogue with residents and businesses, where we place great value on advancing cases in a positive spirit, focusing on solutions and good service.

About the Workplace

The Community Planning Department works to create and develop Nynäshamn's physical environment through comprehensive planning, building permits, and environmental issues. Our goal is to create a sustainable, vibrant, and attractive municipality that meets the needs of residents.

On June 1, 2026, a new organization for the municipality's governmental exercise in the environmental field will start. The aim is to create better conditions for a service-oriented, legally secure, and accessible supervision, while the organization contributes to more effective coordination with the municipality's other community planning activities. This provides a more cohesive governmental exercise and strengthens our capacity to meet both residents' and businesses' needs.

The environmental operation will be organizationally coordinated with the planning and building permit operations. With us, service, collaboration, and a positive willingness to help are central values. We advance cases in a solution-focused and constructive spirit. Here, you will work alongside competent colleagues in a work environment characterized by commitment, cooperation, and job satisfaction.

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this role, you have:

a degree in environmental and health protection or other education/experience deemed equivalent by the employer
documented experience in handling individual sewage systems, water extraction, or contaminated areas
experience in a leading or coordinating role within relevant operations
in-depth knowledge of the Environmental Code and experience in municipal supervision and assessments
a valid driver's license (B)
good ability to express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish.

It is advantageous if you have:

experience in water operations, drinking water supply, development cases, or older regulations in the environmental and building sector.

Personal Characteristics We Are Looking For

You have the ability to lead and engage employees as well as the ability to coordinate tasks. It is also important to us that you have good collaboration skills, a relationship-building approach, and a willingness to contribute to development.

What We Offer You:

With us, you can make a difference in people's lives. Here, you have close access to your supervisor and colleagues, influence, and decision-making.
Nynäshamn is a calm and safe municipality. The safety is also present in our teams – we are unpretentious, encourage, and support each other when needed.
Nynäshamn Municipality is part of Sweden's strongest growth region. Our journey gives you the opportunity for challenges and varied tasks.
We offer free access to a gym. You also receive wellness hours or wellness benefits.
You have the opportunity for vacation and pension exchange.
We have an active staff association where you can rent cabins in the mountains and archipelago. You can also participate in various activities such as padel, kayaking, and horseback riding.
We have flexible working hours and shorter working hours during the summer. There is also the possibility of remote work.

Our Recruitment Process

We apply ongoing selection and use a competence-based recruitment method for a fair and objective assessment. Diversity is an asset, and we welcome all applicants. Some positions may require a criminal record check.

We look forward to your application and hope you want to be a part of our team!