Project leader Natural hazards and protective forests — État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise)
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- Full-time
- Posted
Full description
At the heart of the Forest Division of the Directorate-General for the Environment (DGE-Forêt), you play a key role in the management of measures to prevent natural hazards under the forest law. As an essential link in the new section on natural hazards and protective forests, you ensure the coordination and monitoring of technical measures to protect against natural hazards and infrastructure for the sustainable management of protective forests. In particular, you develop and inform the system of monitoring the maintenance of the protective structures, and the infrastructure in the protective forest. You follow implementation projects at the technical and financial level, and bring your expertise to municipalities, infrastructure operators or study offices. In case of a natural event, you provide advice and support to the responsible authorities. Finally, you participate in an interdisciplinary way in the daily work of the DGE-Forêt and ensure coordination with the topics dealt with by the division. For further information, the specifications are available here . For more technical details, please contact Mr Sébastien Lévy, Head of Natural Hazards at the following phone number: 021 316 61 59
- Ensure the implementation of the measures under Objective 2 "Infrastructure Guarantee" of the Partial Programme "Protective forests" of the "Forest" programme-Convention provided for in the EMPD Protection works and infrastructure in the protective forest.
- Ensure the operational implementation of the measures under the "Natural Hazards" programme agreement under the EMPD under the EMPD Protection works and infrastructure in the protected forest.
- Conduct technical expertise and provide expert advice and support.
- Contribute to other missions in the fields of natural hazards and protective forests.
- Training in forest engineering ETH, Bachelor in Forest Sciences HAFL, Master EPF/UNI in environmental sciences, or title deemed equivalent.
- Professional experience of 5 years or more in a study office or administration, with financial and project implementation responsibilities. A knowledge of the forest environment in Switzerland and in the canton of Vaud would be an asset.
- Strong knowledge in the management of natural hazards, particularly in avalanches.
- Very good writing and communication skills, perfect mastery of French, both oral and written. Good knowledge of spoken and written German is an asset.
- Self-control and ability to maintain calm in the face of crisis situations generated by natural events.
Position in the Cantonal Administration of Vaud (State of Vaud), Switzerland. Online application on the official career portal offers-emploi.vd.ch.
Questions about this listing
What salary does État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) offer for this role?
The original listing does not state a salary. Our estimate for this role and sector in Lausanne is CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year — an estimate, not a figure communicated by État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise). The calculator on this site converts a gross salary into 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 État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) 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 État de Vaud (Administration cantonale vaudoise) 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 Vaud?
EU/EFTA citizens living in an EU/EFTA state can apply for a G permit and can work anywhere in Switzerland: border zones no longer apply to them, and they must return home at least once a week. The Swiss employer files the request with Canton Vaud's migration office after the contract is signed. Processing times vary by canton, so confirm the specifics with Vaud's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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