Forest Consultant with Advisory Focus

Skogsstyrelsen · Vollzeit

Skogsstyrelsen, Älvsbyn, Schweden

Your Future Workplace We are seeking a forest consultant within advisory services with a focus on responsible forest management for the forests of tomorrow. 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 work across larger geographical areas, so the position requires that you can travel and sometimes stay overnight in other locations. We value a good work environment and a sustainable work life. Your Responsibilities Your tasks will primarily be within our advisory operations with current focus on responsible forest management for tomorrow's climate. Our advisory work is conducted largely digitally via Teams, but in-person meetings in the field are also a standard format. Other tasks will include participation in projects and assignment-based work. The position involves contact with forest owners, forestry companies, the general public, and other government agencies. Qualifications We are looking for someone with a forestry degree from higher education. You have solid knowledge in forest management and forestry-related climate issues, where experience from forest production and advisory work with professionals and landowners is a plus. We would appreciate if you have knowledge in pedagogy and digital course activities. We place great emphasis on your personal qualities. The position requires that you are proactive and can drive various activities, as well as being able to work independently and in an organized manner. Creating and maintaining contacts is important for the work. You have good collaboration skills. You must have basic knowledge in IT/GIS. A manual Class B driving license is a requirement. Our Offer to You We offer a permanent full-time position (100%) which begins with a 6-month probationary period. Start date is by agreement. Please indicate your preferred placement location (Sorsele, Norsjö, Arvidsjaur, or Älvsbyn) in your application. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis during the application period. Apply here: https://skogsstyrelsen.varbi.com/se/what:job/jobID:968351/ About the Swedish Forest Agency The Swedish Forest Agency is an authority dealing with forest-related matters. Our vision is Forest for the Benefit of All. We work to ensure that the country's forests are managed and used in a way that provides sustained good returns while preserving biological diversity and other environmental values. We also work to increase awareness of the importance of forests to society. We are present throughout the country with offices from Pajala in the north to Hässleholm in the south. Our headquarters is in Jönköping. Our geographical distribution means that our work methods are largely digital, though travel is required for certain positions. We apply individual salary setting based on your competence, experience, and responsibilities in accordance with the central collective agreements RALS/RALS-T. Together we work to ensure that our agency is a welcoming workplace where all employees thrive, develop, and want to stay. Your introduction will be complemented with training that strengthens you in your role at the Swedish Forest Agency and as a state employee. Our employee and leadership philosophy is built on shared values: community, respect, responsibility, and curiosity. These are complemented in our daily work by the state's core values. We offer a couple of valuable employment benefits that can make a big difference for you. We hope you will enjoy working with us! If you are curious or have a question, do not hesitate to contact us if you cannot find the answer on our website: About Us - Swedish Forest Agency and Work With Us - Swedish Forest Agency Welcome to the Swedish Forest Agency!