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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 disseminating knowledge, and by coordinating and developing various issues. Sustainable development offers opportunities for the future in Södermanland for all.

The County Administrative Board of Södermanland is looking for a

Field Controller/Officer for the Agricultural Support Unit.

(Ref. no. 112 2076-2026)

The Agricultural Support Unit is tasked with processing and controlling the area and animal-based support applications submitted through the coordinated application (SAM). This includes direct support and several environmental compensations within the strategic plan. The unit is currently part of the Department of Operational Management and Support.

Job Responsibilities

As a field controller, you will work to ensure that farmers' applications for area and animal-based support correspond to the actual conditions on the farms. In the field, you will assess boundaries, crops, and the management of arable and pasture land. Pre- and post-work is done administratively in the office. You will work in the Swedish Board of Agriculture's IT system for processing and control. A field computer is used in the field. The job involves a lot of direct contact with and service to farmers. As an officer in the Agricultural Support Unit, the work primarily involves processing applications and payments regarding area and animal-based support, including work with recoveries. The work consists of shared tasks within a smaller team.

Qualifications and Profile

We are looking for someone who has:

• A university degree as an agronomist, agricultural engineer, biologist, landscape architect, or similar that the County Administrative Board deems equivalent education, or has knowledge through several years of work experience.
• A driving license for manual transmission.

It is meritorious if you:

• Have experience with field controls related to area and animal-based support.
• Have experience in processing area and animal-based support, inventory, or advisory work in agriculture.
• Have good knowledge of agricultural policy and the conditions of agriculture.
• Have experience working in the Swedish Board of Agriculture's various IT environments.
• Have experience in telephone support.
• Master the basics of practical agriculture.

As a person, you are responsible, attentive, and have good pedagogical skills and a knack for collaboration. You should be able to express yourself well in speech and writing. The work is independent and requires precision. You need to have good computer skills. We highly value good collaboration skills and personal drive as we work in a group with clear goals. The job requires you to be able to deliver against set targets. We place great emphasis on personal qualities.

About the Position

The employment is a fixed-term position from May 4, 2026, or by agreement until November 30, 2026.

All positions at the County Administrative Board may be subject to security clearance and military placement depending on the nature of the assignment.

Information

For more information about the job responsibilities, please contact the responsible supervisor Christina Erdtman Johansson. Union representatives for Saco-S are Patrik Holmer and for ST are Anna Forsberg. All can be reached via switchboard 010-223 40 00.

Application

Welcome with your application including a CV and other documents no later than March 29, 2026.

You apply via the County Administrative Board's website www.lansstyrelsen.se/sodermanland (http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/sodermanland).

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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 command 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.