Investigator - Water Activity Environmental Assessment

The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV) drives and coordinates work for living seas, lakes, and watercourses on behalf of the government, now and for coming generations. With over 350 committed employees, we together shape an inspiring workplace where we create public value and make a difference – for the environment and the future. The Department of Water Resources Management is responsible for ecosystem-based management in freshwater environments as well as for biological diversity, area protection, coordination of measures, and environmental assessment in freshwater, coastal, and marine environments. We work closely with other departments within the agency and with external actors, and we have a clear focus on working with a holistic perspective and ecosystem-based management from source to sea. The Environmental Assessment Unit is responsible for environmental assessment and supervision guidance to protect Sweden's ecosystems in water and marine environments. We are 17 people who also work on current issues such as green transition and environmentally friendly energy. Read more at Havochvatten.se/organisation Description Do you want to help ensure sustainable use of our water resources? We are seeking an engaged team member to our group that works with water activities according to the Environmental Code – a role where you have the opportunity to influence how the water environment is managed and protected for the future. As a team member working with water activities, you will work with permit processes, environmental assessment, and coordination of activities that affect water. You will have a key role in ensuring that water activities are carried out in accordance with legislation and environmental targets, while also contributing to society's needs for, for example, energy, industry, or infrastructure. Main Responsibilities Your main tasks include: handling permit applications and environmental assessments of water activities according to the Environmental Code and regulations investigating and assessing impacts on the water environment from activities such as hydropower, dams, or water extraction (for example by applying environmental quality standards for water) analyzing documentation from operators regarding environmental impact and formulating conditions coordinating with authorities (e.g., county administrative boards, other central agencies) and operators You will also participate in the unit's other tasks as needed. Qualifications We are looking for someone with: a university degree equivalent to a master's degree with a natural science or technical focus 5 years of work experience that includes practical experience with how regulations and rules are used in permit assessments and applications good knowledge of Swedish water management and experience with assessment and supervision of water activities or environmentally hazardous activities good ability to express yourself in both speech and writing in Swedish and English We consider it a merit if you also have: experience with assessments of water activities' effects on biology and/or hydrology experience working with hydropower issues, including permit processes, environmental impacts, and cooperation with hydropower companies/authorities knowledge of hydropower's role in energy and ecosystems, measures (such as fish migration measures), and review of old permits It is an advantage if you have experience working with hydropower issues, including permit processes, environmental impacts, and cooperation with hydropower companies and authorities. Knowledge of hydropower's role in energy and the ecosystem, fish migration measures, and review of old permits is a merit. Experience with coordination between actors, technical understanding of hydropower facilities, and knowledge of the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management's work is also desirable. We are looking for someone who is structured, self-driven, and has analytical ability. You build relationships and enjoy working closely with others. In the role of investigator, we see it as important that you have the ability to quickly get to grips with difficult issues and a willingness to continually develop yourself. Furthermore, we see the ability to prioritize and deliver well-balanced documentation as an important quality. We believe you want to contribute to creating public value and are interested in following both societal and technical development. Terms The salary range for the position is between 47,000 - 55,000 SEK/month and is based on competence in relation to skills relevant for the position. The employment is permanent and full-time, and a probationary period may be applied. Start as soon as possible after agreement. The starting point is that work is normally performed in the agency's offices; however, employees may, after agreement with the unit manager, work a maximum of two days of a full-time position or work time equivalent to two days per week remotely. Additional Information Warm welcome with your application! The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management is located in modern premises in Gullbergsvass, approximately a ten-minute walk from Gothenburg Central Station. We work according to the state value base and offer an attractive workplace that strives to be free from discrimination and where diversity contributes to developing our operations. We ask you to submit your application digitally and not via email or in paper format. Remember that your application becomes a public document. This means that it, including attachments, can be disclosed to anyone who requests it, if the information is not covered by confidentiality. Therefore, avoid providing information containing sensitive personal data, such as your or relatives' health, political opinions, or religious beliefs. We use recruitment tests and/or work samples in many of our recruitments. We have selected recruitment channels for this position and do not wish to be contacted by recruitment companies.

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