Forest Inventory Specialist at the Office for Forest and Nature - 80% | Lachen | from March 1, 2026, or by agreement, limited until December 31, 2028
BBZ Pfäffikon
Lachen
Key information
- Publication date:08 August 2025
- Workload:80%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Lachen
Job summary
Join our team in Schwyz, where we focus on sustainable forestry practices. Enjoy a rewarding work environment in the beautiful Swiss nature.
Tasks
- Conduct annual regeneration assessments in various forests.
- Perform specific inventory checks for forest owners.
- Provide temporary support to area foresters as needed.
Skills
- Training as a forestry or environmental specialist is required.
- Proficient in GIS (QGIS) and GNSS technologies.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in teams.
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What you can achieve
- Conducting the annual regeneration control (determining the impact of game on forest regeneration) on approximately 200 permanent samples in the diverse forests of the canton.
- Owner-specific and operation-specific control sample inventory on the permanent sampling network (1 sample per 2 ha of forest): Collection of stock, growth, ingrowth, use, and loss by tree species. Function-dependent assessment of the urgency of silvicultural interventions.
- Temporary support for district foresters
What distinguishes you
- Training as a forestry or environmental specialist, forest ranger HF or comparable training
- Application knowledge GIS (QGIS), GNSS
- Enjoyment and endurance in working in the forest in the (pre-)Alpine topography of the canton of Schwyz
- Sure-footedness in challenging terrain
- Efficient working style, team-oriented independence
- Willingness to perform work in the summer months with time compensation over the winter
- Driver's license category B and own vehicle suitable for forest roads (expense compensation)
Your advantages
- Meaningful activities in the heart of Switzerland amidst beautiful nature and recreational areas
- Diverse, challenging, and interesting work with short decision-making paths
- Diverse and extensive training opportunities with generous support
- Attractive social benefits and own pension fund with good benefits
- Flexible working forms and time models, support for family and work, half-fare subscription and other benefits
Your contact persons
If you have questions about the employment or application process, Judith Schelbert from the Personnel Office will be happy to answer your questions at +41 41 819 17 19.
Your new employer
The approximately 2000 employees take care of the concerns of the population in the canton of Schwyz and carry out public tasks on behalf of the citizens and authorities. The cantonal administration is the largest employer in the canton of Schwyz. The employees fulfill their responsible tasks in their daily work and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of their activities.
For further information, please contact Bernhard Roth, district forester, Lachen at +41 41 819 51 06.
