Environmental Inspector

We are looking for an Environmental Inspector with a focus on contaminated areas and waste management. If you have a strong interest in environmental issues and enjoy interacting with people, you will fit well with us. Welcome to our dedicated team! The position is located in the Environmental Protection Unit, one of three units within the Environmental and Building Operations at the Community Development Administration. We offer you a workplace with knowledgeable, unpretentious, and committed colleagues with broad expertise in our field. As a supervisory authority under the Environmental Code, we are a key player for a sustainable Eskilstuna. We work with the supervision of environmentally hazardous activities, contaminated areas, and area protection. Eskilstuna was named Sweden's Best Environmental Municipality 2024 by Aktuell Hållbarhet, and we have a high level of ambition within the Environmental Protection Unit's operations. JOB DESCRIPTION As an Environmental Inspector with us, you will work independently on a variety of cases of varying size and complexity. The position includes supervision during the development of contaminated areas and land, and to some extent, self-initiated supervision; waste materials for construction purposes are a significant part of the role. Supervision of other environmentally hazardous activities may also occur. Examples of tasks include: • Reviewing investigations, risk assessments, and documentation, processing, and making decisions in supervisory matters. • Working to initiate inventory and investigation according to MIFO. • Updating the County Administrative Board's database, EBH support. • Planning and conducting site visits. • Preparing decision-making materials and presenting them to the committee when necessary. • Documenting in our case management system, Castor. You will assess and decide independently on your cases. The work is carried out in close collaboration with your colleagues, and together you support each other in arising issues. In your work, you will interact with private individuals, entrepreneurs, other departments within the municipality, and the County Administrative Board. QUALIFICATIONS We require you to have a university degree in a relevant field. We prefer that you already have experience in public authority work. Experience in supervision related to contaminated areas and waste management is particularly advantageous. A good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both verbally and in writing, is a prerequisite for the role. A valid driver's license (B) is required for the position. You can structure, plan, and drive your own work and enjoy switching between short and long-term projects. Your work is characterized by dialogue and attentiveness. You succeed in addressing questions and conveying information, instructions, and decisions clearly. You recognize the importance of collaboration and will therefore be an asset to our collegial learning. We warmly welcome your application! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The Community Development Administration employs a total of 350 staff in various roles. We are organized into a staff unit and four operational areas. Together, we strategically develop the city and manage applications, permits, and inspections. We are also responsible for our streets, parks, and natural areas, as well as preventing and limiting harm to people, property, and the environment through the fire service. Our goal is for Eskilstuna to be a safe and secure municipality to live and work in. Residents, visitors, and entrepreneurs should thrive and grow here. Do you want to help lead the way? We offer a workplace that is at the forefront and leads the way in one of Sweden's most sustainable municipalities. Together with competent and engaged colleagues, you will help develop Eskilstuna through good sustainable meetings, guidance, and service. Through active and courageous employee engagement and a trustworthy and committed leadership, you will drive change. You make a difference for people every day. We welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure our workplaces are accessible to all. We ask you to apply for the position via the link in this advertisement. It is important that you are thorough when filling out your application, as it forms the basis for our selection. If you have a protected identity, please apply by submitting your application in writing or delivering it to our reception at Alva Myrdals Gata 3 D. Mark your application with the Recruitment Unit and the advertisement's reference number.