Building Conservationist Wanted for the Cultural Heritage Unit

Do you want to contribute to the preservation and development of Uppsala County's cultural environments and ensure that national cultural heritage goals are implemented in the region? We are now looking for a building conservationist.

Cultural Heritage Unit

The Cultural Heritage Unit works to preserve and develop the county's cultural environments and strives to ensure that national cultural heritage goals are realized in the region. The work is largely based on the provisions of the Cultural Heritage Act, as well as applicable parts of the Planning and Building Act and the Environmental Code.

The Cultural Heritage Unit manages an annual grant from the National Heritage Board. The funding is used for various purposes, including preservation of ancient remains and building conservation measures, as well as maintenance of the county's two cultural reserves, some minor archaeological efforts, inventories, and more.

Job Responsibilities

As a building conservationist, you will handle cases according to Chapters 3 and 4 of the Cultural Heritage Act in connection with building modifications, urban planning, and land use. The work involves various forms of inquiries and the assessment of applications for permits for changes to protected churches and buildings. Another important task is to participate in the internal cross-sectoral work related to cases under the Planning and Building Act and the Environmental Code.

In your daily work, you will be in contact with authorities, municipalities, the Church of Sweden, businesses, and individuals. You will collaborate with other departments within the County Administrative Board, primarily in the areas of urban development, nature conservation, and environmental protection.

Within the Cultural Heritage Unit, we share responsibility for tasks, and you will contribute to further developing the working methods of the cultural heritage operations.

Qualifications

You have an academic degree with a focus on building conservation. Since the position involves travel within the county, a valid driver's license (B) is required.

Experience in handling cultural heritage cases, for example at a County Administrative Board, is an advantage. Knowledge of the Planning and Building Act and the Environmental Code is also meritorious.

As a person, you are structured, driven, and have good collaborative skills. This means you take responsibility for your tasks and plan and prioritize your work effectively in relation to the organization's goals. You are confident in your role and can weigh and assess different societal interests. You represent the County Administrative Board in a trustworthy manner. We place great importance on your personal qualities.

Terms

The position is a fixed-term employment with a start date of April 15, 2026, or as agreed, lasting until December 31, 2026, at the latest. Your job title at the agency will be case officer.

Other

As a state employee, you are expected to share the state value base and contribute to developing a good administrative culture characterized by democracy, human rights, legal certainty, efficiency, and accessibility.

The County Administrative Board actively works to be an authority free from discrimination and values the qualities that diversity brings to the organization.

The County Administrative Board is a knowledge organization, a government agency representing the government in the county. We work to promote the development of Uppsala County. Our areas of operation cover many important parts of society, from urban planning, gender equality issues, environmental supervision, rural development, initiatives to benefit fish in our lakes, to democracy and preparedness issues, and much more.

Approximately 230 people work at the County Administrative Board in Uppsala County. The Governor is the head of the County Administrative Board. Our goal is for our working methods to be characterized by professionalism, engagement, and collaboration.

The County Administrative Board is an exciting workplace, and there are also benefits such as flexible work, wellness grants, wellness hours, and extended parental leave.

In 2026, we will move to new premises centrally located in Uppsala.

Would you like to know more about our benefits and what it's like to work with us? Visit our website www.lansstyrelsen.se/uppsala/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss (http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/uppsala/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss).

Welcome with your application!