Head of the 2nd Forest District — Etat de Fribourg
- Location
- Rechthalten
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 9 days ago
Role overview
Contract type Permanent contract
Appointing authority / department / institution
The Office for Forests and Nature (WNA) is responsible for the management and preservation of forests, biotopes, the landscape, the protection and promotion of flora and fauna, the prevention and protection against natural hazards and the training of forestry specialists.
- Contract type Permanent contract
- Appointing authority / department / institution
- Diploma as a forestry engineer from ETH/FH or equivalent qualification
- Leadership skills and experience in a management position
Key requirements
- Diploma as a forestry engineer from ETH/FH or equivalent qualification
- Leadership skills and experience in a management position
- Strong team and communication skills with forestry stakeholders, authorities, and partners
- In-depth knowledge in protective forest management and forestry construction
- Experience with geographic information systems and project management skills
- Ability to work independently, take responsibility, and manage complex tasks in a structured manner
- Fluent in German with good knowledge of French
- Interest in biodiversity promotion and forestry law enforcement issues
- You preferably have a diploma as a forestry engineer from the ETH/FH or equivalent training
Contacts
- Dominique Schaller, head of office, [email protected], T 41 26 305 23 20
Company and context
- You lead the 2nd forestry district professionally, organizationally and strategically
- You are committed to the protection, preservation and sustainable development of forests
- They actively participate in the management of protective forests
- You plan, coordinate and accompany measures to promote biodiversity
- You support the further development of multifunctional and future-oriented forest management Requirements
- You have personnel management skills and experience in a management position
- You have strong team and communication skills and are confident when dealing with forest stakeholders, authorities and partners
- You have in-depth knowledge of protective forest management and forestry construction and are interested in biodiversity promotion and forest police issues
- You are proficient in common IT tools, have experience in dealing with geographical information systems and have project management skills
- You work independently, take on responsibility and are able to manage complex tasks in a structured manner and implement them successfully
Additional details
- Permanent contract
- You support the further development of multifunctional and future-oriented forest management
Notes and original content
- Contract type
- Requirements
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 Rechthalten. 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?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Fribourg?
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