RUHB Coordinator for the Fire and Rescue Service

We are excited that you are considering applying for a job with us! We are responsible for the municipal services of Västerbottens' smallest municipality in terms of area. However, when it comes to population, we are the fourth largest, and there are plenty of opportunities, community spirit, and optimism for the future. With just over 20 minutes by train from Umeå, Vännäs offers a perfect mix of a simple, nature-oriented life and the bustling opportunities of a large city. As an employee in our organization, you play an important role and make a difference for the citizens. Together, we build welfare. We welcome your application! **Description** The deteriorating security political situation in our surroundings, Sweden's membership in NATO, and a range of government investigations and decisions have led to an increased focus on work related to civil preparedness and fire services during heightened readiness (RUHB). During heightened readiness, the fire service is assigned several new tasks. Detecting, marking, and clearing hazardous areas, indicating and decontaminating chemical weapons and nuclear arms, as well as transporting injured individuals are some examples. At the same time, we, like society as a whole, must prepare for longer periods of resource shortages. Much work in this area is currently ongoing at both the central and local levels. Among other things, civil duty has been activated within the fire service to enhance Sweden's capacity to plan and strengthen personnel supply within the total defense framework. Against this background, we are now looking for a coordinator responsible for the organization’s area of fire service during heightened readiness (RUHB). The position is a project employment supporting the fire services in the three municipalities of Vännäs, Nordmaling, and Bjurholm, with the workplace located in Vännäs. The focus of the position is primarily on heightened readiness and civil defense. **Responsibilities** - Coordination, responsibility, and follow-up of the unit's planning for war organization, societal disturbances, and heightened readiness. - Coordination, responsibility, and follow-up of the unit's work related to fire service during heightened readiness (RUHB). - Coordination of training and exercise activities regarding RUHB for relevant personnel within the organization, in dialogue with the regional planning and training resource. - Coordination, responsibility, and follow-up of the unit's continuity management. - Provide support for all operational and functional areas regarding RUHB issues. - Coordination, responsibility, and follow-up of the unit's work related to information security and safety protection. - Documentation and follow-up of the project (based on MSB's goal image). **Qualifications** - Basic training for fire service personnel in readiness (Grib) or training in accident protection (SMO) or equivalent education that the employer assesses as comparable. - Experience working within fire services, crisis preparedness, or a similar area that the employer considers equivalent. - Experience in administrative work. - Experience in independent work. - Experience collaborating with other actors. - Experience in delivering lectures/training. - Good communication skills. - A successful security clearance is required prior to employment in this position. - Swedish citizenship. - Driving license B. **Conditions** Work during evenings and weekends may occur. **Our Benefits** As an employee of Vännäs Municipality, you will receive several benefits. [Explore our benefits](https://vannas.se/kommun-och-politik/ledigajobb/formaner-i-vannas-kommun)