Unit Manager, Ecology and Water

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Description The Environmental and Climate Committee's mission is to be a driving force in the city's environmental work and in the protection of human health and the environment. In practice, this means the Environmental Administration drives and coordinates the city's work within the ecological dimension of sustainable development, and supports and promotes the implementation of the city's environmental and climate program and the use of the city's environmental management system. Additionally, in our regulatory role, we have responsibility for supervision, permits, and control under, among other things, the Environmental Code, as well as food, alcohol, and tobacco laws. This is also with the aim of protecting human health and the environment. More information about the Environmental Administration and Gothenburg City can be found at www.goteborg.se. Responsibilities Do you want to be part of working for a sustainable city and a good living environment in Gothenburg? We in the Environmental Strategy Department drive and coordinate the ecological dimension of sustainable development in Gothenburg City. The goal is for Gothenburg to be an ecologically sustainable city by 2030. We drive, coordinate, and monitor several of Gothenburg City's strategic programs and action plans. The department is also responsible for environmental monitoring in several areas and contributes to Gothenburg City's planning and building permit process. We prepare decision-making documents for the political leadership based on the latest knowledge in the environmental field, from research, environmental monitoring, and our own analyses. We collaborate with other municipalities, authorities, academia, and the business sector, and drive and participate in various development projects. The department has fifty-five employees. To both create the best possible conditions for a good work environment, with fewer employees per manager, and to strengthen the department's strategic capacity, we are transitioning from three to five units at the turn of the year. We are now seeking three new unit managers in three separate job postings. This posting concerns the appointment of a unit manager for the unit responsible for environmental monitoring and strategic development work and support within the ecology and water field. As a unit manager, you will lead approximately thirteen committed and qualified employees with high expertise and extensive experience in various areas. Together, you will monitor the environmental condition of the city and drive and coordinate Gothenburg City's work within the ecological dimension of sustainable development with a focus on ecology and water issues. The Unit: Drives and coordinates strategic work within the unit's subject area including biodiversity. Implements the city's environmental monitoring within ecology and the water field according to direct and indirect legal requirements. Provides expert support in city development processes and in the administration's supervisory activities. Responds to referrals and motions, among other things, within the unit's subject areas. Collaborates with other parts of Gothenburg City, authorities, academia, civil society, and the business sector. Participates in and drives projects as well as internal and external networks. As a unit manager, you are responsible for: Creating a sense of security in the unit and work groups and supporting employees' and the organization's development. Contributing to good collaboration within the department's management group and with other departments. Budget, activity planning, and follow-up of the unit's operations. Ensuring progress and prioritizing the unit's strategic and operational activities. Quality-assuring documents for decision-making. You are the direct manager for the unit's employees and you are responsible for operations, personnel, finances, and work environment. You are part of the department's management group and develop the department's operations together with the department manager and your fellow unit manager colleagues. Within the department, many issues and areas are handled in close collaboration between several units, and often also with other operations. Therefore, you need to be able to see the whole picture and balance the unit's needs with the department's needs. Qualifications We are looking for you who have a relevant university degree in the natural sciences within the environmental field. You have experience working as a manager or in another leadership role, preferably in a politically governed organization. You have experience in development and/or change work with a focus on business processes and organization, and you have strategic knowledge and experience within the environmental field. Work experience in environmental monitoring is a merit. Your personal competencies are crucial for success in the unit manager role, and therefore we see that you can efficiently identify and analyze the core of a problem and propose possible solutions. In your daily work, you identify opportunities for change and create situations where new ideas and suggestions can develop. Receptiveness is a prerequisite for success in this role, and therefore we see that you have the ability to listen to other people in order to understand their needs. You work for cohesion in the work group and see setbacks as something to learn from and create space for dialogue. You are motivated by clearly defined goals and have the ability to convert these into concrete action. With a focus on the goal, you can reprioritize work when circumstances or needs change. You follow up and report results and goal achievement. You can, through convincing arguments, bring enthusiasm and energy that encourages good performance, team spirit, and increased motivation. You stand behind made decisions and can convey uncomfortable messages when needed. Other Selection will be made on a rolling basis, so we want your application as soon as possible, but no later than August 2. We conduct the first round of interviews during week 33. If you are called for an interview, we want you to be able to show a copy of your degree certificate and a certificate proving your previous employment before the interview. We apply Gothenburg City's leadership criteria in assessing applicants. The final candidate will undergo a full-day assessment at Gothenburg City's Assessment Center. If you want to know more about us and what we do, please visit our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/miljoforvaltningen-goteborgs-stadDescription The Environmental and Climate Committee's mission is to be a driving force in the city's environmental work and in the protection of human health and the environment. In practice, this means the Environmental Administration drives and coordinates the city's work within the ecological dimension of sustainable development, and supports and promotes the implementation of the city's environmental and climate program and the use of the city's environmental management system. Additionally, in our regulatory role, we have responsibility for supervision, permits, and control under, among…

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Göteborg

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16. 6. 2026

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2. 8. 2026

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