Regional Forester (m/f/d) — Kanton St. Gallen
- Location
- Sarganserland (aktuell Unterterzen)
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 18 days ago
Role overview
The forest region 3 Sargans is characterized by protected forests and covers the forest area of the municipalities Sargans, Vilters-Wangs, Bad Ragaz, Pfäfers, Mels, Flums, Walenstadt and Quarten.
The 17'700 ha forest is mostly located at steep locations up to an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. 80% of the forest area is owned by the public authorities and 20% is private forest.
The average use volume is about 40'000 meters per year.
- The forest region 3 Sargans is characterized by protected forests and covers the forest area of the municipalities Sargans, Vilters-Wangs, Bad Ragaz, Pfäfers, Mels, Flums, Walenstadt and Quarten.
- The 17'700 ha forest is mostly located at steep locations up to an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. 80% of the forest area is owned by the public authorities and 20% is private forest.
Application process
- 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)
Contacts
- person in all questions concerning the forest region
- Ensure the implementation of the St.Gall government's mandate to the forest regions and the implementation of forest legislation
- Advising and technical and administrative support of the forest council
- Guided projects of the forest region and cooperation with projects of the cantonal forest office
- Public relations and contact with the various stakeholders
- Close cooperation with the cantonal forest office What makes you stand out:
- Completed studies in forest sciences, environmental sciences (with a specialization in forest) ETH / FH or an equivalent degree (level Master)
- Perennial professional and management experience
- Excellent cooperation and communication skills
- Experience in the management and implementation of challenging projects
Additional details
- The approximately 12 district forests are under his responsibility. What you're expecting:
- Contact person in all questions concerning the forest region
- Close cooperation with the cantonal forest office What makes you stand out:
- Pragmatism, authenticity, commitment, resilience Guide pass Category B High level of independence and ownership
- Close cooperation beyond the territorial boundaries with motivated forest team Attractive training opportunities
- Contact: Cornelia Lichtensteiger, HR Business Partner (phone 058 229 48 89) and
Notes and original content
- The approximately 12 district forests are under his responsibility.
- What you're expecting:
- Close cooperation with the cantonal forest office
- What makes you stand out:
- Pragmatism, authenticity, commitment, resilience
- Guide pass Category B
- What we offer:
- High level of independence and ownership
- Close cooperation beyond the territorial boundaries with motivated forest team
- Attractive training opportunities
Questions about this listing
What salary does Kanton St. Gallen offer for this role?
Kanton St. Gallen lists CHF 57'500 - 87'000 gross per year for this position in Sarganserland (aktuell Unterterzen). 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 Kanton St. Gallen offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in St. Gallen?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton St. Gallen 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 St. Gallen's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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