Your future workplace
We are seeking a forest consultant in advisory services with a focus on responsible forest management for future forests. We offer placement within Region Nord: Sorsele, Norsjö, Arvidsjaur, or Älvsbyn
Working as a forest consultant is a varied position with stimulating tasks and opportunities for professional development. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting advisory activities.
We operate across large geographic areas, so the position requires you to be able to travel and occasionally stay overnight in other locations. We prioritize a good work environment and a sustainable work life.
Your responsibilities
Your tasks will primarily be within our advisory services with current focus on responsible forest management for future climate. Our advisory work is conducted largely digitally via Teams, but field meetings are also an essential format. Other tasks will include participation in projects and commissioned work. The position involves contact with forest owners, forest companies, the general public, and other government agencies.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with a forestry university degree. You have solid knowledge of forest management and forestry-related climate issues, with experience in forest production and advisory services to professionals and landowners being advantageous. We would appreciate if you have knowledge in pedagogy and digital course activities.
We place great importance on your personal qualities. The position requires that you are proactive and can drive various activities, as well as work independently and in an organized manner. Creating and maintaining contacts is important for the role. You have good collaboration skills.
You must have basic knowledge of IT/GIS.
A standard B driving license is required.
What we offer you
We offer a permanent full-time position (100%) with a 6-month probationary period. Start date by agreement. Please indicate your preferred placement location (Sorsele, Norsjö, Arvidsjaur, or Älvsbyn) in your application.
Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis throughout the application period.
Apply here: https://skogsstyrelsen.varbi.com/se/what:job/jobID:968351/
About Skogsstyrelsen
Skogsstyrelsen is a government agency responsible for forest-related matters. Our vision is Forests for everyone's benefit. We work to ensure that the country's forests are managed and used in a way that provides sustainable good yields while preserving biodiversity and other environmental values. We also work to increase awareness of the importance of forests for society.
We are present throughout the country with offices from Pajala in the north to Hässleholm in the south. Our main office is located in Jönköping. Our geographic distribution means our working methods are largely digital, though travel is necessary for some positions.
We apply individual salary setting depending on your competence, experience, and responsibility in accordance with the central salary agreements RALS/RALS-T.
Together we work to make our agency a friendly workplace where all employees thrive, develop, and want to stay. Your introduction will be complemented with training that strengthens you in your role at Skogsstyrelsen and as a civil servant. Our employee and leadership philosophy has shared values: community, respect, responsibility, and curiosity. These are complemented in our daily work by the state's core values.
We offer some valuable employment benefits that can make a big difference for you. We hope you will thrive with us!
If you are curious or have a question, do not hesitate to reach out if you cannot find the answer on our website: About us - Skogsstyrelsen and Work with us - Skogsstyrelsen
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