Environmental and Health Protection Inspector

Welcome to Berg Municipality - Municipality of the Year 2024! In our municipality, two-thirds of the population live outside urban areas, and we do not see our sparseness as an obstacle, but as an opportunity! Here you'll find magnificent nature nearby, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and an active cultural and community life. For those who want city amenities and transportation, Östersund is just a stone's throw away. The South Sami culture, reindeer husbandry, and language are an important part of the municipality's identity. As an employer, all municipal activities are based on our five governance principles: together, courage, effectiveness, communication, and long-term thinking. Our governance principles are designed to be our compass and guidance, always promoting trust and a good organizational culture with citizens in focus. At bergsliv.se, we have collected inspiring stories about people living in the municipality and facts about our urban areas. Welcome to find your dream life with us in Berg Municipality! We accept job applications digitally through our recruitment system. If you have protected personal information, do not submit your application through the recruitment system. Instead, contact the HR consultant via switchboard 0687-161 00, and you will be helped to apply for work safely. We decline contact with staffing and recruitment companies and job advertisement sellers. Do you want to make a difference in a beautiful mountain environment? We are now seeking an Environmental and Health Protection Inspector for our joint Environment and Building Department for Berg and Härjedalen Municipalities. Job Responsibilities Berg and Härjedalen municipalities have a joint Environment and Building Department and Environment and Building Committee. In total, we are approximately 45 employees working on issues related to environmental and health protection, environmental monitoring, food, alcohol, construction, planning, and GIS/measurement. The Environmental, Food, and Alcohol unit has 17 employees, of which eight are Environmental and Health Protection Inspectors. We are now looking for a new colleague for a permanent position. Our offices are located in Funäsdalen, Hede, Vemdalen, Sveg, Hackås, and Svenstavik. We prefer that you be located in Sveg. Since the offices are relatively far apart, a large part of the work is done via Teams and other communication tools, with great opportunities for remote work. We work towards service-oriented and trustworthy authority exercise in Berg and Härjedalen municipalities. The role of Environmental and Health Protection Inspector involves conducting supervision and handling incoming cases related to environmental and health protection. The work is interesting and varied, offering good opportunities for development in various areas. Health protection includes supervision of schools, preschools, and swimming pools. Environmental protection involves supervision of environmentally hazardous activities such as industries, gas stations, wastewater treatment plants, wind power, and contaminated areas. The work also includes processing permits and notifications for small sewage systems, environmentally hazardous activities, heat pumps, and responding to referrals. We welcome significant engagement in environmental protection. Qualifications We are seeking candidates with education in environmental and health protection or equivalent, including environmental legislation at university or college level, as deemed relevant by the employer. Knowledge of practical application of legislation in the area, primarily the Environmental Code, is meritorious. Experience in environmental and health protection is also advantageous, especially experience with environmental protection, such as supervision of environmentally hazardous activities and contaminated land. Good Swedish language skills, both spoken and written, are required. Computer proficiency is meritorious, especially experience with Ecos2. A driver's license for passenger cars (B license) is required, as part of your work will take place in various locations in the municipalities. Both Berg and Härjedalen are Sami administrative municipalities, so knowledge of South Sami language and culture is considered meritorious. Personal Characteristics To suit the role of Environmental and Health Protection Inspector and to thrive with us, we seek someone who is proactive, service-oriented, and easy to collaborate with. Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. Being attentive is particularly important, as is the ability to quickly familiarize yourself with different cases. We also look for someone who can handle and independently prioritize multiple ongoing work processes. We place great importance on personal suitability based on these characteristics. We Offer We offer an inspiring environment where you will work closely with colleagues, operators, and politicians in a beautiful mountain setting. Work-life balance is important to us! Opportunities for remote work, flexible hours, vacation exchange, and pension exchange are available. We have a benefits portal with a wide range of offerings an