Environmental Coordinator for Waste and Water Services

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Do you want to play a key role in shaping a sustainable Östersund? The Waste and Water Services sector is now seeking an engaged and educational environmental coordinator who wants to drive our strategic and operational environmental efforts forward. About the Operations The Waste and Water Services sector is one of the cornerstones of a functioning society. We are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of water and wastewater activities as well as waste management in the municipality – all the way from water treatment plants and purification facilities to pipe networks and recycling centers. With us, you become part of a socially important operation where your work makes a real difference every day for both residents and the environment. Your New Position As an environmental coordinator, you have a central and supportive function within the Waste and Water Services sector. You work both strategically and operatively with environmental issues, legislation, and permit processes. A large and important part of your daily work involves supporting our various operations (Drinking Water, Wastewater, Pipe Networks, and Recycling and Waste Facilities) with expert knowledge and advice to ensure legal compliance and drive environmental improvements. You collaborate broadly and cross-functionally within the sector, with other parts of the municipality, and with external supervisory and permit authorities. You actively share your expertise and contribute to raising the overall knowledge level in line with Östersund Municipality's values and goal of a sustainable society. Typical Work Tasks Monitor, follow up on, and interpret current environmental legislation and coordinate compliance checks. Maintain contact and cooperate with supervisory and permit authorities. Coordinate and convene the sector's cross-functional quality team and work with continuous improvements. Work with and further develop our management system according to ISO 14001. Coordinate complex consultation responses. Support the operations – Drinking Water, Wastewater, Pipe Networks, Recycling, and Waste Facilities – with knowledge and advice within environmental, waste, and water and wastewater areas. Your Qualifications Requirements University or college education in water and environmental technology, water and wastewater technology, or other education/experience that we consider equivalent. Very strong knowledge of relevant environmental legislation. Several years of practical experience working with permit and/or notification matters. Class B driver's license. Merits Experience in municipal or other public sector activities and understanding of political decision-making processes. Experience working with management systems (ISO 14001) and environmental audits. Experience with security protection and handling of protected information within the water and wastewater sector. Familiarity with record-keeping and administrative procedures within the public sector. Other Information The position is classified in a security class. A security clearance with a background check will therefore be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act before a decision on employment. We Are Looking for You To succeed and thrive in this role, we see that you are a confident and educational specialist who is motivated by guiding others. You have a consultative approach, which means you have a good ability to balance legal and regulatory requirements with practical operational benefits. You are good at building trust and work smoothly with different functions and professional roles. As a person, you are structured, analytical, and have a well-developed ability to see the bigger picture. You can quickly grasp complex information and translate legal requirements into functioning, practical solutions in everyday work. At the same time, you are development-oriented and driven by contributing to a more sustainable way of working. How the Recruitment Process Works Interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We would like you to attach your CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent. We will ask you to provide them if an interview becomes relevant. Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels before posting this ad and therefore requests no contact from recruitment firms or advertising sales representatives. What Do We Offer? Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and numerous discounts and offers. You can also receive fast and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Technical Administration Join us in building important societal functions for both our citizens and the municipality's operations. Our operations are very broad. We work with everything from park maintenance, waste management, recycling, and facility maintenance to snow removal, land and construction work, water treatment, meal preparation, cleaning, and sanitation.Do you want to play a key role in shaping a sustainable Östersund? The Waste and Water Services sector is now seeking an engaged and educational environmental coordinator who wants to drive our strategic and operational environmental efforts forward. About the Operations The Waste and Water Services sector is one of the cornerstones of a functioning society. We are responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of water and wastewater activities as well as waste management in the municipality – all the way from water treatment plants and purification facilities to pipe networks…

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Östersund

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Hyggesvägen 15

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Published

2. 7. 2026

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23. 7. 2026

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