Are you the one? At the municipality of Boden, you will be part of the development of society and work on solutions for a sustainable future. You will be supported, trusted and given the opportunity to grow - together with committed colleagues.
We believe in daring to try new things and offer secure conditions and meaningful work, both in your professional role and as a person.
Read more about what we offer at www.boden.se/jobbaiboden
The Public Works Administration shall with a forward-looking approach make available, maintain, manage and develop the municipality's physical environment, infrastructure and transport. The work of the administration is permeated by cooperation, holistic approach and efficient use of resources. Through good planning, the administration contributes to an attractive living environment that is sustainable in the long term from an ecological, social and economic point of view.
The Public Works Administration consists of the following operational areas: Spatial Planning, Water, Sewerage and Waste, Streets, Parks and Forests and Real Estate, Environment and Construction. The Projects and Investment unit manages and coordinates the administration's new and reinvestments.
As a Forest Worker you make a difference! The Parks Unit works with the operation, maintenance and development of the municipality's parks, green areas, urban forests and playgrounds. We want to create attractive outdoor environments for citizens and visitors. In your work, you contribute to green, well-kept outdoor environments where people enjoy themselves and socialize.
The Parks Unit is part of the Technical Department, Public Works Administration. The administration is to make the municipality's physical environment, infrastructure and transport accessible, maintain, manage and develop with a forward-looking approach. The work of the administration is permeated by cooperation, holistic approach and efficient use of resources. Through good planning, the administration contributes to an attractive living environment that is sustainable in the long term from an ecological, social and economic point of view.
WORK TASKS
We are looking for people with solid experience of and interest in forest management and trees. The work consists of both administrative and practical work. Your main task is to be responsible for the urban forest, but you also participate in other tasks in winter. In the urban forest, you plan measures, supervise seasonal staff, participate in the practical work, follow up and report on measures carried out in GIS maps. You carry out tree felling and take care of the transportation of the timber and the emptying of stockpiles. In many cases, we work in narrow places directly adjacent to private homes / plots and you therefore need to have good experience of more difficult tree felling. You inspect trees and decide on any action based on our guidelines. Through this you have many contacts with citizens. The parks unit also carries out thinning, felling and under-clearing in the production forest on behalf of the department.
We work outdoors in all weathers and the practical work is physically demanding. We offer a varied job and would like you to contribute to the development of our activities.
You need to be self-driven, committed and enjoy taking responsibility.
Working hours are 07.00-16.00, Mon-Fri
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for you who are interested in working with the urban forest and contributing to its aesthetic, biological and recreational values. You have many years of experience in clearing, felling and other forestry work. You are a responsible person who can work both independently and with others. You can plan and work efficiently and in a structured manner based on guidelines. You have a good sense of service and communicate well both in your work group and with citizens. You are physically fit and enjoy physically demanding work. You enjoy both administrative and practical work.
You will be using digital tools such as the Office suite and other business critical applications so your computer skills should be good. You have a background as a forestry worker or similar and have many years of work experience in the industry. You have both the willingness and the skills to take on your own responsibilities and experience of managing others.
Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities where we are looking for you with a drive and ability to work independently. You work well with your work group and other colleagues and contribute to a good working atmosphere.
Requirements
-Upper secondary education
-Several years of experience in forest management
-Experience of work management, preferably in park or forest management
-Good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
-B-driving license manual gearbox
-Clearing saw authorization RA and RB
-Chainsaw license AB
Meritorious
-Forestry education
-Chainsaw license C, E
Ski-lift training
-Driving license BE
-Documented training in tree care
OTHER
Employment with us may involve placement in a security class. Usually Swedish citizenship is required. A security check with a register check will then be carried out before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act.
Boden is a modern small town in the heart of the green transition. Here we are building the society of the future with sustainable solutions for living, business and everyday life. The municipality plays an important role in the region's development, with proximity to both city, nature and two river valleys. What we call proximity life.
As an employee with us, you become part of a growing community. We offer an environment where you can grow in your role, where ideas are encouraged and where you make a difference, both for the people here and for the future.
When you apply for a job with us:
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- You will be covered by a collective agreement and have access to a wellness allowance and a wellness hour
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