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The County Administrative Board is an expert authority in areas such as nature and environment, community building, and rural development, directly subordinate to the government. We act as a link between people, municipalities, regions, and various authorities. We work to ensure that national goals are implemented in the county. We do this by considering the whole in our exercise of authority, by conveying knowledge, and by coordinating and developing various issues. Sustainable development provides opportunities for the future in Södermanland for all.

The County Administrative Board of Södermanland is looking for a

Animal Welfare Officer (Ref. no. 112-1758-2026)

The County Administrative Board of Södermanland is looking for an animal welfare officer for the unit for animal welfare and veterinary issues. Within the unit, we work with issues concerning the health of animals and humans. The unit is responsible for ensuring that farm animals and pets are cared for according to the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. The unit is also responsible for food and feed controls of primary producers, preliminary approvals of stable buildings, supervision of dogs and cats, infection control issues, and other veterinary tasks.

Job Responsibilities

As an officer in the unit for animal welfare and veterinary issues, you will handle and control permits for activities involving horses, dogs, cats, and other pets, inspect animal transports, control wildlife enclosures, and conduct planned inspections of farm animals. You will receive reports of animal neglect and conduct investigations and inspections in reported cases, handle notifications from the police, and execute decisions regarding confiscations. Furthermore, you will also work with preliminary approvals. The preliminary approval area includes, for example, processing applications for preliminary approvals, post-approval inspections, and inspections of animal stables. The work also involves monitoring issues related to our operations to develop and improve internal processes.

Qualifications and Profile

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree and is an agronomist, ethologist, environmental or health inspector. Alternatively, you have another education that the employer assesses as equivalent.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation and the risks to animal welfare in various forms of animal husbandry.
• Good knowledge of the Office package.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• A valid driver's license (B).

It is advantageous if you have:

• Previous experience in handling cases and experience working independently with control/supervision within the County Administrative Board or another government authority.
• Knowledge of the systems Platina and DSK.
• Training in construction and ventilation in animal stables.
• Practical experience working with farm animals.

Personal Characteristics:

• You are driven, very responsible, and loyal to your employer and colleagues.
• You easily create and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
• You handle stressful situations well.
• You are attentive and empathetic.
• You are stable and secure in yourself and comfortable with setting necessary demands and making decisions that may be perceived as difficult/intrusive. The work can at times be mentally demanding, and it is important that you have personal maturity and can distinguish between the personal and the professional.
• You are meticulous and independently responsible for administering and structuring your own work.
• You enjoy being part of a team while also being very capable of working independently.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability and your ability to contribute to a good working environment.

About the Position

The employment is a temporary position for 1 year starting May 1, 2026, or by agreement. All positions at the County Administrative Board may be subject to security clearance depending on the nature of the assignment.

Information

For more information about the job responsibilities, please contact the recruiting manager Gabrielle Danielsson. Union representatives are Patrik Holmer for Saco-S and Anna Forsberg for ST. Both can be reached via switchboard at 010-223 40 00.

Application

Welcome with your application including a CV and other documents by March 24, 2026. You apply via the County Administrative Board's website www.lansstyrelsen.se/sodermanland (http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/sodermanland). By applying for the position, you consent to the County Administrative Board processing and storing your personal data. The County Administrative Board handles personal data in accordance with the rules of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (2016/679) and other applicable data protection regulations. Here you can read more about the authority's handling of personal data www.lansstyrelsen.se/dataskydd (http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/dataskydd).

Please note that your application becomes a public document. This means that anyone has the right to access the content of your application. If you have protected personal information, you should first contact the HR unit for assistance with your application.

About the County Administrative Board

The County Administrative Board offers an attractive workplace. We have a living value base based on human rights and the principle of equal treatment. In recruitment, the County Administrative Board strives for a balanced gender distribution and diversity among employees. Södermanland County is part of a Finnish administrative area, and we therefore value if you have knowledge of Finnish and master additional languages. Read more about the County Administrative Board on our website www.lansstyrelsen.se/sodermanland (http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/sodermanland). Feel free to follow us on social media - we are on Facebook and LinkedIn.