Head of Office III, full-time (100%)

About the job

Class and annual salary (including 13th month salary):

12 98'621.-- / 158'999.--

Tasks:

• planning, supervision and design of silvicultural interventions
• management of aspects related to the conservation and protection of forest areas
• definition and implementation of prevention and intervention measures against phytopathies and other phytosanitary issues that may affect forest ecosystems
• advice to private individuals and public bodies for all activities related to forest management
• supervision and management, with the support of the sector geologist, of projects related to protective works against natural hazards
• coordination of district activities and collaboration with direct collaborators, in particular with sector foresters and the secretary
• participation in working groups established by the Forestry Section, in cases where, for specific topics, the presence of district forest engineers is foreseen or necessary

Requirements:

• complete academic degree (bachelor and master or licence) in forest engineering
• preferential qualifications: eligibility certificate or practice certificate
• proven work experience in the fields of forest management, forest planning and particularly in the management of protection forests
• experience in managing forestry projects and protective works against natural hazards
• knowledge of federal and cantonal forestry legislation, public administrative procedures and applicable technical regulations
• excellent knowledge of the Italian language (conversation and writing), good knowledge of German and French (spoken and written)
• excellent knowledge and experience of conventional computer applications
• good knowledge of databases, CAD and GIS
• initiative and ability to work in a team
• organisational skills for own work
• willingness to work outside office hours
• ability to manage and motivate staff and collaborators

Special remarks:

• starting date to be agreed

Application conditions:

• applications must be submitted online. Other forms of application will not be considered valid
• in addition to the documents to be submitted at the time of the online application (cover letter and motivation, curriculum vitae, diplomas, certificates and work attestations), further documentation may be requested at a later stage (criminal record with related self-certification and self-certification of health status)

Employment conditions:

• appointment or assignment: as provided by the Law on the organisation of State employees and teachers of 15 March 1995 (LORD) and the related Regulation. Any changes in law concerning salary and organisation are explicitly reserved
• working hours: 42 hours per week (for a 100% employment relationship), flexible or according to service needs

Deadline:

2 September 2026

Further information can be obtained from Mr Andrea Pedrazzini, tel. 091 814 28 55.