Revierförster/in (m/w/d) — Kanton St. Gallen

Full description

The forest region 4 See is located in the southwest of the canton of St.Gallen. It extends from Rapperswil-Jona, with a central character, to the mountains of Amden. Lake Walensee and Lake Zurich, with the Linth plain in between, round off the diverse landscape and form the ideal prerequisite for active life, work and well-being. The forest region 4 See's forest team, consisting of 8 people, provides a variety of services for the forest, forest owners and for the population. What you're expecting:

• support and management of the forests of the municipalities of Benken, Kaltbrunn and Schänis (forest area 1821 ha, of which 1344 ha of public forest and 477 ha of private forest, annual wood use 14'000 fm)
• cooperation with the other district forester of the double territory Federi
• planning and implementation of the forest management near nature and implementation of nature conservation projects
• advice of public and private forest owners
• professional management of the projects in the forest for the local communities in Schänis
• option to manage a forestry enterprise
• public relations What makes you stand out:
• Graduated as an Eidgenössisch graduate (Förster/in HF, forest engineer/in FH or equivalent training
• multi-year professional experience
• experience in forest management and forest biodiversity desired
• driving licence Cat. B and own vehicle
• safe appearance and joy in dealing with forest owners
• business management thinking and acting
• What we offer:
• High level of independence and responsibility
• Interesting, versatile and responsible position
• Close cooperation beyond the boundaries of the territory with motivated foresters
• Attractive working and employment conditions Contact: Cornelia Lichtensteiger, HR Business Partner (Tel. 058 229 48 89)
• Pensum: 80-100%
• Location: Kaltbrunn
• Application via the official job portal of the Canton of St. Gallen (https://www.sg.ch/ueber-den-kanton-st-gallen/employer-kanton-stgallen/stellenportal.html)