Vacant job

The position offers

Do you want to become part of an engaged Garrison Unit at K 3 in Karlsborg? Do you want to be part of a support function in an organization whose vision is Sweden's finest soldiers – organized, trained, and ready for deployment? We warmly welcome your application!

We value mutual trust, and as an employee in this position, you will be part of a competent and enthusiastic team. The environmental function at K 3 is involved in many processes, enabling varied tasks. In the role of Environmental Administrator, you are given good opportunities for competence development as well as significant personal responsibility. The Swedish Armed Forces offer its employees the opportunity to train for up to three hours per week during working hours.

About the position

The position involves representing the Commander of K 3 in the regiment's work regarding preventive environmental and sustainability efforts. The position is placed under the Garrison Unit and involves ongoing contact with all operators within the garrison. As the Environmental Administrator, you are responsible for coordinating all environmental work for which K 3 is responsible. The majority of the work is performed in an office environment, but the role also includes supporting exercises with combat units and other outdoor follow-up of the area of responsibility. The employment includes business travel with overnight stays, occasional evening and weekend duty, and war-time placement in the Swedish Armed Forces' war organization. You will independently lead meetings and planning groups, as well as conduct presentations in larger forums.

Main tasks

• Represent the regiment in environmental matters.
• Coordinate necessary contacts with supervisory authorities, other agencies, and civilian contacts.
• Coordinate the unit's preventive environmental and sustainability work.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Education in the environmental field or other education deemed equivalent by the employer, with a university degree.
• Competence acquired through work experience in the environmental field.
• Good skills in oral and written expression in Swedish.
• Good administrative skills.
• Class B driver's license.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.

Personal qualities

The nature of the position requires your administrative ability and the ability to independently manage and drive the area of responsibility. Furthermore, you are a team player who, together with others in the garrison, is responsible for all long-term environmental development and sustainability planning at the regiment. To succeed in the role of Environmental Administrator, you need to act independently and outwardly, while valuing contact with a large number of people affected by your area of responsibility. You should feel confident in training others and guiding managers within your area of responsibility.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

QUALIFYING

• Knowledge of environmental work with broad experience from various types of environmentally hazardous operations and their legal prerequisites.
• Experience of project work.
• Experience of working with chemical issues.
• Experience of physical planning, preferably regarding noise issues.
• Experience of work within area protection according to Chapter 7 of the Environmental Code.
• Experience from service within the Swedish Armed Forces or another defense agency.

OTHER

Employment type: The position is civilian. The service is a permanent position and begins with a probationary period of 6 months for new hires.

Employment level: Full time

Work location: Karlsborg

Date of commencement: Commencement is by agreement.

For information about the position, contact:

Mj Patrik Petersson, Head of Garrison Unit
070-557 56 82, [email protected]

For information about the recruitment process, contact:

Julia Isberg, HR Generalist K 3, 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard)

Trade union representatives:

SACO, [email protected]
OFR/S, Mikael Ekelund, 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard)
SEKO, Jon Sjöberg, 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard)
OFR/O, [email protected]

Last day for applications:

Please submit your application by 2026-06-08. Your application should include any requested certificates, CV, and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.

----------The Life Regiment of Hussars, K 3, has fast and powerful units and long experience in the intelligence field. K 3 trains a Jäger Battalion and an Intelligence Battalion. The Jäger Battalion is a highly mobile unit designed to be first on the scene during an operation. The Intelligence Battalion delivers intelligence by using advanced technology, ground personnel, and unmanned aerial vehicles (RPAS).

At K 3, you will also find the Swedish Armed Forces' Survival School and the Flying Unit, which are responsible for remotely piloted aircraft systems and military parachute service. The support functions, the Garrison Unit and the Logistics Unit, are also located here.

The Swedish Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us implies placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and personal letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.