Vacant job

Sweden's most beautiful workplace is looking for a

VTS Operator Temporary Position

based in Stockholm

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers safe and modern waterways with service around the clock. We have an exciting operation with many interesting and developing positions. If you are interested in making a difference, both in terms of the environment and safety, then the job as a VTS Operator is for you.

Job Responsibilities
As a VTS Operator, you will work with modern technology to monitor and provide information to vessels about traffic patterns, any errors in fairway markings, other obstacles in the waterways, and provide relevant traffic information to vessels in designated VTS areas. You are therefore an important cog in the work to minimize the risk of maritime and environmental accidents and incidents in the area. Your tools include a VTS system with AIS and radar information, VHF radio, and computer.
The work is performed at irregular hours both day and night.

Who are you?
We are looking for someone with a maritime captain's degree and radio certification, at least ROC certificate. Previous experience as a watch officer is an advantage. You should have a good ability to express yourself in both Swedish and English, in both speech and writing.

We will place great emphasis on your personal qualities. The job involves many external and internal contacts, which is why openness, service, communication skills, and teamwork are very important traits. You must also have good planning and multitasking abilities and be meticulous. We have high demands on our employees' safety and confidentiality awareness.

Why choose the Swedish Maritime Administration?
The Swedish Maritime Administration is a service-producing business within the transport sector. Our work environment is unique, and our mission is unique – Sweden's most beautiful workplace. Our mission is to develop transport and shipping in line with the decisions of the parliament and government. Our business idea is to offer efficient waterways, modern services, and maritime partnerships for growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development.

The Swedish Maritime Administration offers a pleasant work environment with good opportunities to balance work and private life. We have a clear identity and a strong brand. We are a development-oriented organization and constantly work to develop our employees and maintain our satisfied customers. If we are the right organization for you, it is natural for you to act in a professional, open, and engaged manner. Our work is based on the state value framework, and we actively work for equality, diversity, and inclusion, and see it as a given that you share our views.

How and when?
This recruitment is for a temporary position with an expected start date as soon as possible and no later than 2026-12-31.
Interviews will be held during weeks 14-16, so please submit your application as soon as you can.

The position may involve military placement at the Swedish Maritime Administration.
The position may require Swedish citizenship. Security clearance with a background check may be conducted before a job offer is made.

Inquiries:
Operations Manager Maritime Traffic Information Maritime Traffic Center Stockholm Agneta Hedström, 010-478 60 48 or [email protected]

Union Representatives: 
Saco-S Patrik Wikand, OFR/ST Carl Cremonese, Seko Ib Bergström, all can be reached via our switchboard 0771–630000.

Application:
Register your application by March 19, 2026.
Diary number: 26-01816

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