Vacant job

Job Responsibilities

We have many protected areas in the form of conservation agreements and biotope protection.

Throughout the year, we are undertaking an initiative to check the boundaries and where needed, mark both new and old protected areas. Boundary markings or additions are done by painting on trees, placing posts, or using tape.

We are therefore looking for two forest consultants for fieldwork who are motivated to work independently in some of the finest forest areas in Västra Götaland. Both will be based in the same location, Uddevalla or Skövde. In addition to boundary checks/maintenance, there may be other tasks within the district. The position may involve work and travel with overnight stays throughout the county.

Qualifications

Education focused on forestry and nature or equivalent is desirable. We value relevant work experience and experience in similar tasks.

You have a very good ability to navigate using maps in the field. You have good capacity to move freely for full days in terrain with a backpack and equipment.

It is advantageous if you have previously used digital mapping support and GPS. Experience in practical forestry work, clearing, and chainsaw certification is also advantageous. A B driver's license (manual transmission) is a requirement. Please indicate in your application whether you prefer to be based in Skövde or Uddevalla.

Conditions

We offer a fixed-term full-time position that lasts for five months in spring/summer with the possibility of extension. Start date as soon as possible by agreement, preferably in April-May.

We apply individual salary setting.

Contact

Please feel free to contact district manager Anna Nordh at phone 010-1721723 if you want to know more about the job.

Welcome with your application by March 22, 2026!

This is the Swedish Forest Agency

The Swedish Forest Agency is an authority for issues related to forests. Our vision is Forest for the benefit of all. Our task is to ensure that forests are managed so that we can achieve the forest policy goals set by the parliament. We are present throughout the country with offices from Pajala in the north to Hässleholm in the south. The headquarters is located in Jönköping. Our geographical spread and cross-functional collaborations mean that our working methods are largely digital, and travel occurs for some of our positions.

Together, we work to ensure that our authority is a friendly workplace where all employees thrive, develop, and want to stay. All our work is based on the state’s value foundation.

Your introduction will be complemented by training that strengthens you in your role at the Swedish Forest Agency and as a civil servant. We have both an employee idea and a leadership idea with shared values: community, respect, responsibility, and curiosity. Whether you are a leader or not, we hope you share these values with us.

We offer valuable employment benefits that can make a big difference for you. You will also receive a good accrual to your occupational pension, and there is also security in your employment should something happen to you. We hope you will enjoy working with us!

If you are curious or have a question, do not hesitate to reach out if you do not find the answer on our website: https://skogsstyrelsen.se/om-oss/ (https://skogsstyrelsen.se/om-oss/) and https://skogsstyrelsen.se/om-oss/var-verksamhet/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://skogsstyrelsen.se/om-oss/var-verksamhet/jobba-hos-oss/)

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