Work Leader Service Team

Länsstyrelsen i Norrbottens län · Full-time

Stationsgatan 5, LULEÅ, Sweden

Do you enjoy working in the field? Then you might be the person we're looking for! As an employee with us, you are part of a larger context where you have the opportunity to contribute to sustainable societal development in Norrbotten, nationally and internationally. You will be part of the Environmental Analysis Unit which, among other things, runs a number of projects focused on measures in water and wetlands. However, every six months the work takes place in the Nature Management Unit which works with managing protected areas and the state trail system. Your duty station will be at home. It is an advantage if you are based in the southern or western part of the county, such as Arjeplog, Älvsbyn or Arvidsjaur and surrounding areas. About the job From May to October, the work will consist of assisting in and leading seasonal employees who will transport fuel to our projects, fell trees in connection with restoration measures, set up spawning areas for fish in watercourses, build ditch plugs, etc. This work is carried out throughout the county, but with emphasis on southern and southwestern Norrbotten. From November to April you will mark winter trails and be responsible for delivery and handling of materials and wood along the state trail system and in nature reserves. This work is mainly carried out in Arjeplog and Jokkmokks fjälls. The position mainly involves fieldwork in a team of two or more people. The work involves travel within the service area, primarily within the county, and work on per diem allowance will be relevant. The work is in constant development and based on our mission, work tasks may change over time. You therefore need to be able to handle change. At the same time, it gives you opportunities to develop and both broaden and deepen your skills with us. The position mainly involves fieldwork with accommodation in field conditions during working weeks. About you We are looking for you who have: completed upper secondary education or equivalent education that we consider equivalent, experience working independently in the field, experience in work leadership, a driver's license for a passenger car, a driver's license for and extensive experience operating a snowmobile, experience using the computer and telephone as tools, good physical condition. As a person you are results-oriented and have the ability to work independently and in a structured manner with a problem-solving approach. You also have good teamwork skills and contribute to a positive work environment. The work requires accuracy and efficiency in terms of results. It is an advantage if you have: experience with practical work such as clearing, carpentry, fixing machinery, a driver's license for chainsaws, at least A and B, and brush cutters, a driver's license for a car with heavy trailer (BE), experience with all-terrain vehicles or ATVs/moose sleds, experience with government work and familiarity with state administration or other public sector activities. For us, personal qualities are important and we see it as a matter of course that you contribute positively to our work environment and job satisfaction, and act in accordance with the state values. Good to know We use a six-month probationary period. If you are called for an interview, you may be asked to do a work trial. Since certain work with us requires security screening, you may be asked to undergo a security screening before employment. This includes a security screening interview and background check. For certain positions, Swedish citizenship is required. About the County Administrative Board and our offer to you We work together for development and contribute to the best of society. We do this on behalf of the government and our area of responsibility is broad. Our missions span the entire society and with us there are everything from biologists and engineers to economists and social scientists. We work together to create social value every day and ensure that national goals and decisions have an impact. We believe in everyone's ability to independently manage their daily work, where you as an employee get the right conditions for work-life balance. We offer you: Good development opportunities Individually tailored employment terms Health-promoting activities and a sustainable work environment Flexible working hours, extra vacation days and the possibility of remote work We believe in the power of working for something greater, the importance of having space for life, and that all our employees should feel involved in our knowledge space. Other We actively work for equal gender distribution and to be an inclusive workplace. We welcome employees with different backgrounds and work to make our workplace accessible to all. We strive to have employees with knowledge of Sweden's minority languages and therefore value knowledge in Sámi, Meänkieli, Finnish, Romani Chib and Yiddish. In our recruitment work we have taken a position on advertising channels and marketing. We therefore decline any further contact with media/advertising sales, recruitment websites and similar.