Head of the 2nd Forest District — Etat de Fribourg
- Location
- Fribourg
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Role overview
Contract Type Permanent employment contract (CDI)
Who are we?
The Forest and Nature Service (SFN) is responsible for the management and conservation of forests, biotopes, landscape, protection and promotion of flora and fauna, prevention and protection against natural hazards, and forestry training.
- Contract Type Permanent employment contract (CDI)
- Who are we?
- You work autonomously, assume responsibilities and are capable of successfully completing complex tasks in a structured manner and implementing them successfully
- You master the German language and have very good knowledge of French
- Diploma in forest engineering (EPFZ or UAS) or equivalent training
- Personnel management skills and experience in management positions
Main responsibilities
- You work autonomously, assume responsibilities and are capable of successfully completing complex tasks in a structured manner and implementing them successfully
- You master the German language and have very good knowledge of French
Key requirements
- Diploma in forest engineering (EPFZ or UAS) or equivalent training
- Personnel management skills and experience in management positions
- Strong teamwork and communication abilities
- In-depth knowledge of protection forest maintenance and forest engineering
- Mastery of IT tools and geographic information systems
- Autonomous work, responsibility assumption and structured complex task completion
- Fluency in German and very good French knowledge
- Interest in biodiversity promotion and forestry police matters
- You preferably hold a diploma in forest engineering from EPFZ or a specialized university of applied sciences (HES/UAS), or equivalent training
Contacts
- Dominique Schaller, Head of Service, [email protected], T +41 26 305 23 20
Company and context
- You ensure the technical, organizational and strategic direction of the 2nd forest district
- You are committed to the protection, conservation and sustainable development of forests
- You actively participate in the management of protection forests
- You plan, coordinate and accompany measures to promote biodiversity
- You support the development of multifunctional and future-oriented forest management Desired profile
- You possess personnel management skills and have experience in management positions
- You possess strong teamwork and communication skills and demonstrate comfort in your relations with forest industry actors, authorities and partners
- You have in-depth knowledge in the fields of protection forest maintenance and forest engineering and have an interest in biodiversity promotion as well as forestry police matters
- You master common IT tools, have experience using geographic information systems and possess project management skills
Additional details
- details Permanent employment contract (CDI)
- The State as employer encourages work-life balance and offers its employees an attractive working environment and favorable working conditions. To learn more, follow this link
- You support the development of multifunctional and future-oriented forest management
Notes and original content
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment contract (CDI)
- The State as employer encourages work-life balance and offers its employees an attractive working environment and favorable working conditions.
- To learn more, follow this link
- Your missions
- Desired profile
- Contact details
Questions about this listing
What salary does Etat de Fribourg offer for this role?
Etat de Fribourg lists CHF 94'500 - 143'000 gross per year for this position in Fribourg. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Etat de Fribourg offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Etat de Fribourg during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Fribourg?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Fribourg can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Fribourg's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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