Forest Management Specialist

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Society faces significant challenges related to climate change and sustainable systems for material and energy supply. The forest's diversity of products, services, and functions will be crucial for a sustainable society. Against this backdrop, the Swedish Forest Agency (Skogsstyrelsen) sees a need to strengthen forest management expertise with a focus on the forest's range of functions and various value chains for products and services. We at the Swedish Forest Agency are looking for a forest management specialist who wants to help develop the agency's forest management expertise. Forest management is about designing measures so that the forest can deliver products, services, and functions demanded by forest owners and society based on their objectives and requirements—both today and in the future. This includes questions about forest management's role in, among other things, sustainable forest growth, climate benefits and adaptation, resilience, nature and cultural environment values, reindeer herding, and recreational values. In your role as a forest management specialist at the Forest Unit, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to knowledge development regarding forest management's role in, for example, diverse forestry, climate benefits and adaptation, and wood properties. As a specialist, you will be responsible for training, knowledge compilations, and participation as an expert in investigations and projects. You will work in close collaboration with colleagues at district and unit levels, as well as with other authorities and organizations. The Forest Unit is responsible for providing specialist and knowledge support in various subject areas both internally within the agency and through external contacts nationally and internationally. We collaborate with research institutions and participate in research and development projects. The Forest Unit currently has 26 employees at twelve different locations across the country. Job Content You will take national responsibility for the Swedish Forest Agency's work within forest management. You will work both at a strategic national level and at a more operational regional and local level. Environmental monitoring and a broad network of contacts are important for disseminating and acquiring knowledge. As a specialist, you are expected to provide knowledge support in the forest management field both internally within the agency and externally within the forest sector. You will play an important role in developing activities, policy instruments, information, monitoring systems, and the agency's forest management work itself. You will work closely with the unit's other forest management specialists and other subject specialists in areas such as climate, cultural heritage protection, nature conservation, and the social values of forests. Qualifications We are looking for someone with a university or college degree with a focus on forest management. We would like you to have a doctoral degree in forest management issues or related subject areas and/or have substantial experience in development work within forest management. Special emphasis is placed on the ability and interest in working with value chains for forest products and services. Documented knowledge of forest management with a focus on one or more of the following aspects is meritorious: forest management for diverse forestry, climate benefits and adaptation, and wood properties. You are driven and responsible. You have good ability to communicate in speech and writing in Swedish, are pedagogical, and have the willingness to convey and share your knowledge. To do a good job and thrive in the role, it is important that you are curious about and respectful of others' knowledge and experience. We are looking for a person who has great self-motivation and is persistent, initiative-taking, and responsible. You should also be interested in working with people, group development, and group dynamics. Great emphasis will be placed on your personal suitability. What We Offer You We offer a permanent full-time employment that begins with a probationary period. Placement at one of the Swedish Forest Agency's offices in Sweden. The placement location will be determined during the recruitment process. A class B driver's license is required. Welcome to submit your application no later than August 23! About the Swedish Forest Agency The Swedish Forest Agency is an authority for forest-related matters. Our vision is Forests for the benefit of all. We work to ensure that the country's forests are managed and used so that the forest provides sustainable good returns while preserving biological diversity and other environmental values. We also work to increase awareness of the forest's importance for society. We are present throughout the country with offices from Pajala in the north to Hässleholm in the south. Our headquarters is located in Jönköping. Our geographic distribution means that our work methods are largely digital, although travel also occurs for some of our positions. Together, we work to ensure that our agency is a friendly workplace where all employees thrive, develop, and want to stay. Your introduction will be supplemented with training that strengthens you in your role at the Swedish Forest Agency and as a state employee. Our employee and leadership philosophy has shared values: community, respect, responsibility, and curiosity. These are complemented in our daily work by the state's values. We offer a couple of valuable employee benefits that can make a big difference for you. We hope you will enjoy working with us! Are you curious or do you have a question? Do not hesitate to contact us if you do not find answers on our website: About Us - Skogsstyrelsen and Work With Us - Skogsstyrelsen Welcome to the Swedish Forest Agency!Society faces significant challenges related to climate change and sustainable systems for material and energy supply. The forest's diversity of products, services, and functions will be crucial for a sustainable society. Against this backdrop, the Swedish Forest Agency (Skogsstyrelsen) sees a need to strengthen forest management expertise with a focus on the forest's range of functions and various value chains for products and services. We at the Swedish Forest Agency are looking for a forest management specialist who wants to help develop the agency's forest management expertise. 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17. 7. 2026

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