About this role
Do you want to be part of something bigger and contribute to sustainable development in Norrbotten?
The County Administrative Board is seeking employees for the Nature Management Unit.
The unit is primarily based in Jokkmokk and works with the management of protected areas as well as the administration of the state trail system and nature supervision.
About the job
The unit's tasks include overseeing illegal hunting of large predators and ensuring compliance with regulations in protected areas. The responsibility for managing trails and protected areas involves making them accessible and attractive, as well as maintaining and enhancing existing natural values. The state trail system (summer and winter trails) spans 2,830 km.
In addition, we also participate in both Interreg and Life projects.
Your primary task will be to serve as one of two GIS specialists within the unit. You will develop field support and mapping services, as well as database support, and assist the unit with various GIS-related tasks. Participation in Interreg projects may also be a common task.
Travel is required for this position.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- A relevant education or other knowledge and experience that we consider equivalent in GIS/GIT
- Experience working digitally with IT administrative support and database management.
- Worked with ArcGIS and databases from a user perspective.
- The ability to express yourself clearly, simply, and understandably in both spoken and written Swedish.
- A valid driver's license (B category)
You are pedagogical with strong communication skills and can explain and break down issues for individuals from different target groups. You have a good ability to plan and drive your work independently while also being skilled at collaborating with others.
It is an advantage if you have:
- Knowledge or experience in environmental and nature-related issues
- Knowledge of procurement of goods and services and experience working in the public sector
- Experience working on a project basis
- Experience systematically implementing IT support in administration (planning and follow-up) and mentoring and supporting others in IT management.
For us, personal qualities are important, and we see it as essential that you contribute positively to our work environment and job satisfaction, acting in accordance with the government’s core values.
Good to know
We use a six-month probationary period.
If you are called for an interview, you may be required to complete a work sample.
Since some positions require security clearance, you may need to undergo a security screening before employment. This includes a security interview and background check. For certain positions, Swedish citizenship is required.
About the County Administrative Board and our offer to you
The County Administrative Board works to ensure the development of Norrbotten. We do this on behalf of the government, and our area of responsibility is broad. Our tasks span across society, and we have everything from biologists and engineers to economists and social scientists.
We work together to create societal benefits every day and ensure that national goals and decisions are implemented in the county. We believe in each individual's ability to independently manage their daily work, where you as an employee are given the right conditions for work-life balance.
We offer you:
• Good development opportunities
• Customized employment conditions
• Health-promoting activities and a sustainable work environment
• Flexible working hours, extra vacation days, and the possibility of remote work
We believe in the power of working for something greater, the importance of having space for life, and that all our employees should feel included in our knowledge community.
Other
We strive to have employees with knowledge of Sweden's minority languages and therefore value knowledge of Sami, Meänkieli, Finnish, Romani Chib, and Yiddish.
We actively work for an even gender distribution and welcome employees from diverse backgrounds, ensuring our workplace is accessible to all.
In our recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding advertising channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly decline further contact with media/advertising sales, recruitment sites, and similar entities.