Vacant job

Do you want to help reduce the environmental impact of shipping? This job might be right for you!

We make society function for people moving on roads, rails, in the air, and at sea. Therefore, we need the best competence. Our mission is important and has significance in everyday life – for both private individuals and businesses. At our agency, we take responsibility, treat everyone with respect, and value diversity. As an employee, you contribute to a sustainable future.

About the role

Transport is necessary for goods and people to reach their destinations. On the Environmental Section, we work to reduce the negative environmental impact caused by shipping and air transport. In this role, you will work together with other competent colleagues at the agency, in dialogue with other authorities, and in contact with relevant parties internationally.

Your main tasks will involve issues regarding ship cargoes, such as dangerous goods in shipping, but duties may vary and also include other environmental issues. This may, for example, involve representing Sweden in meetings at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), HELCOM, or the EU.

Other issues within the section or department's area of responsibility may also become relevant. The position includes travel, both domestic and international.

You are important to us

Do you enjoy working with others and want to develop in your professional role? Here you can expect career development, a trust-based management and employee relationship, and a sustainable working life. We are a secure employer that cares about your health with time for wellness activities during working hours, flexible working hours, generous vacation days, and compensatory leave.

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Your responsibilities

• Handle cases based on MARPOL, the IMDG Code, the IBC Code, and the IMSBC Code.
• Participate in the work to develop regulations and instruments to reduce the environmental impact of shipping, including describing and analyzing the consequences of proposed regulations.
• Collaborate internationally, within the EU, and cooperate with other Swedish authorities, as well as maintain dialogue with industry organizations.
• Prepare background materials for and answer questions from the Government Offices (Regeringskansliet).
• Answer questions from the public and other actors, and respond to consultations.
• Support the Swedish Transport Agency's inspection personnel with expert knowledge.

Qualifications required

• University education, e.g., as a ship officer, engineer with chemical competence, or other education we deem relevant.
• Current work experience in environmental issues or another relevant area.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing, both in Swedish and English.

Qualifications that are meritorious

• Experience working on ships or other relevant experience in shipping.
• Technical competence related to shipping regulations for cargoes, e.g., dangerous goods according to the IMDG Code.
• Experience working in the public sector (authority).
• Experience in regulatory interpretation or regulatory development.
• Experience in working with investigations or other strategic work.
• Experience in international negotiations, development work, or similar.

Personal qualities

• Self-initiative: You take responsibility for your task, structure your approach, and drive the work forward.
• Good collaboration skills: You work well with others, relate to them in a listening and flexible manner, listen, communicate, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Problem-solving: You handle complex issues well, analyze and break down problems into their components to solve complicated problems.
• Specialist knowledge: You understand the professional aspects of the work particularly well, continuously maintain your specialist knowledge, and are a resource for others.

Personal suitability is given great weight.

More information

The employment is permanent with placement in Norrköping, Stockholm/Kista, or Gothenburg.

Appointment according to agreement.

We normally apply a probationary period.

As an employee, there is an opportunity to work remotely up to three days a week. The need of the business and the nature of the tasks determine if and to what extent this is possible.

An employment with us may involve placement in a security class. A security investigation with register check according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585) may therefore be conducted. For some of our tasks in the security class, Swedish citizenship is required.

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact Section Chief Kajsa Lindström at 010-495 35 91 or [email protected].

Union representatives ST (Mats Anderzén) and Saco-S (Carola Sander) can be reached via our switchboard at 0771-503 503.

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How to apply

Apply via our website and attach a complete CV as well as a cover letter marked with reference number TSG 2026-5375.

We need your application no later than June 24, 2026.

If you have protected personal data, you should submit your application by post. Contact the recruiting manager for information on how to proceed. In your application documents, you need to describe in what way you meet the requested qualifications and merits related to the current recruitment. If you proceed in the hiring process, educational/diploma certificates and employment certificates proving the knowledge and experiences relevant to the position must always be presented.

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Short about the Swedish Transport Agency

The Swedish Transport Agency works to achieve good accessibility, high quality, safety, and environmentally adapted transport within rail, air, shipping, and road. We create regulations, issue permits, and monitor compliance. Using our registers, we work among other things with fees, permits, and ownership changes.

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Open to all
We focus on your competence, not your other prerequisites. We are open to adapting the role or workplace to your needs.