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The Swedish Forest Agency is looking for you who want to work with supervision of felling notifications. We are seeking 1 forest consultant for the Northern Jämtland district, where you will be part of the Jämtland Supervision Team. The work is primarily within the county but can take place across the entire northern region. You will be stationed at one of the district's offices; see current locations further down in the advertisement.

As a forest consultant, you will have a job with varied and stimulating tasks, as well as ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

You will initially focus mainly on processing felling notifications and supervision according to the Forestry Act and the Environmental Code. The tasks are performed primarily at the office, but field work is also involved. The work involves contact with forest owners, other actors within forestry, and relevant authorities and organizations. As an employee of the Swedish Forest Agency, you are expected to contribute to the development of our operations.

Depending on your competence, focus, and the needs of the operations, other work may also become relevant.

Qualifications

The position requires a university degree in forestry or alternatively another relevant education with associated experience in our field of work. Relevant work experience is meritorious. We would like you to have experience in both forest production and forest nature conservation issues. Experience in public administration, knowledge of species in forest environments, the Administrative Procedure Act, and nature value assessments are meritorious, as are experience and knowledge in the legal field. We value good IT/GIS skills.

We place great importance on your personal qualities. You should be flexible, easy to collaborate with others in the group, outgoing, accustomed to working independently, and have a good sense of order. Teamwork and the ability to conduct external dialogue in a pedagogical manner with forest owners and forestry officials are important qualities. You must have good ability to express yourself in speech and writing.

A driver's license for cars is a requirement.

Terms

We offer a permanent position at 100% starting with a 6-month probationary period.

Start date by agreement.

The stationing location is at one of the district's offices in Järpen, Strömsund, or Östersund.

During week 31, no manager is in service to answer questions, but please use email and they will get back to you as soon as possible with an answer.

The Swedish Forest Agency believes that diversity among employees contributes to developing both operations and community in the workplace. Please read more about us on our website www.skogsstyrelsen.se (https://www.skogsstyrelsen.se).

About the Swedish Forest Agency

The Swedish Forest Agency is a government agency for issues concerning forests. Our vision is "Forests for the benefit of all". We work to ensure that the country's forests are cared for and managed so that the forest provides sustainable good returns while preserving biodiversity and other environmental values. We also work to increase awareness of the forest's importance to society.

We are located throughout the country with offices from Pajala in the north to Hässleholm in the south. The main office is in Jönköping. Our geographical spread means that our working methods are largely digital, although travel is also involved for some of our positions.

Together, we work to ensure our agency is a friendly workplace where all employees thrive, develop, and want to stay. Your introduction is complemented by training that strengthens you in your role at the Swedish Forest Agency and as a state employee. Our employee and leadership philosophy has common keywords: community, respect, responsibility, and curiosity. These are complemented in our daily work by the public sector values.

We offer a few valuable employment benefits that can make a big difference for you. We hope you will enjoy working with us!

If you are curious or have a question, do not hesitate to contact us if you do not find answers on our website: About us (https://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/om-oss) and Work with us (https://www.skogsstyrelsen.se/jobba-hos-oss).

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