Vacant job

Are you interested in fisheries control and in developing fish and fishing in Lake Vättern?

If the answer is yes, we think you should apply for our position as Fisheries Consultant with a focus on fisheries control and the management of fish and fishing in Lake Vättern.

The Fisheries Unit

You will be part of the Fisheries Unit, which is one of five units within the Nature Department. The unit consists of nineteen employees with great interest and drive. The unit handles water and fishery issues from a broad perspective and collaborates closely with other units, not least the Water Unit. Managing and developing the fish and fishing in Lake Vättern is one of our priority areas. We are responsible, among other things, for planning and implementing fisheries control throughout Lake Vättern. We disseminate information, conduct various fish surveys and fishery conservation measures, and are driving forces in the co-management of fishing in Lake Vättern. Other major tasks within the unit include driving restoration efforts and coordinating the county's NAP (National Action Plan) work. We also work with managing and developing national environmental data systems. Our employees have significant autonomy and high job satisfaction, which we value and continuously work to maintain and develop.

Responsibilities

You will play a key role in the ecosystem-based fish management work in Lake Vättern. One of the main responsibilities will be to plan and implement fisheries control throughout Lake Vättern. The work involves extensive external contacts and coordination with other relevant authorities and stakeholders. Control work takes place partly in the evenings and on weekends. You will also participate in several other tasks, such as fish marking, net and crayfish test fishing, information dissemination, and evaluation of fish surveys. The content of the position will be adapted to your qualifications and experience.

We work with clear goal management and distribute tasks based on competence, interest, and opportunities. The work is organized in teams, and this position will be part of Team Vättern.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a university degree in natural sciences or engineering, or equivalent, with subjects such as biology, limnology, fisheries biology, hydrology, or fish management.

You must have at least a Category B driver's license and experience driving a car with a trailer and boats larger than approx. 5 meters. It is an advantage if you have experience in fisheries control, some form of vessel command competence, knowledge of marine electronics and VHF, and an E-license (large boat license). Knowledge of sport fishing, commercial fishing, fishing legislation, and English is also considered an advantage. Good command of the Swedish language, both spoken and written, is a requirement.

Previous work experience or in-depth knowledge in fishery conservation, coordination, project management, information dissemination, or implementation and evaluation of fish surveys is advantageous. Previous work experience in a public authority is also considered an advantage.

We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. You will collaborate both internally and externally, so you need to have good teamwork skills. You need to be structured but also flexible, as the position involves various tasks. You are responsible, have good judgment, and are engaged in the subject matter, with the ability to independently prioritize and drive tasks to completion.

Conditions

The position is full-time and permanent. We apply a six-month probationary period as a rule for permanent positions. Start date as soon as possible after agreement.

Other

Work samples will be used in the selection process.

Contact person during summer (reachable via mobile 070-349 72 98):

• Week 29 - Anton Halldén
• Week 32-33 - Anton Halldén

About the County Administrative Board of Jönköping

The County Administrative Board is a knowledge-based organization and a government agency representing the government in the county. Together, we work to make Jönköping County one of the most attractive counties in the country. Through collaboration, we create conditions for a fantastic county for current and future generations. Our goal is to contribute to good living conditions and sustainable development.

We are 280 employees. Our areas of operation cover many important parts of society, from urban planning, gender equality issues, environmental control, rural development, measures to benefit fish in our lakes, to democracy and emergency preparedness issues, and much more. Our goal is for our way of working to be characterized by professionalism, engagement, and collaboration.

The County Administrative Board is located in the city center in a Grade I listed building with newly renovated premises overlooking Lake Munksjön and Lake Vättern. It is not only an exciting workplace; you are also offered a range of benefits such as flexible working hours, fitness allowance, fitness hour, extended parental leave, and an active staff association.

Want to know more about our benefits and what it is like to work with us? Visit our website at www.lansstyrelsen.se/jonkoping/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss (http://www.lansstyrelsen.se/jonkoping/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss).

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