Rechthalten
Head of the 2nd Forest District
- 28 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Rechthalten
About the job
Would you like to contribute to the development of the canton of Fribourg, have a public service spirit, and are looking for a varied and meaningful position? At the State of Fribourg, you will work for the canton’s largest employer. Attentive, dynamic and forward-looking, the cantonal administration and its institutions serve the population of Fribourg.
Permanent contract
The Forest and Nature Service (SFN) is responsible for the management and conservation of forests, biotopes, landscapes, the protection and promotion of flora and fauna, prevention and protection against natural hazards, and forestry training. It has a territorial presence covering the entire canton of Fribourg. Its various tasks are coordinated at the central level and implemented in the forest districts as well as in the wildlife monitoring regions.
The State as an employer encourages work-life balance and offers an attractive working environment and conditions to its employees. To learn more, follow this link
- You ensure the technical, organisational and strategic management of the 2nd forest district
- You are committed to the protection, conservation and sustainable development of forests
- You actively participate in the management of protection forests
- You plan, coordinate and support measures to promote biodiversity
- You support the development of multifunctional and forward-looking forest management
- You preferably hold a degree in forestry engineering from ETH Zurich or a university of applied sciences (UAS), or an equivalent qualification
- You have personnel management skills and experience in a leadership position
- You possess strong teamwork and communication skills and are comfortable in your relations with forestry sector stakeholders, authorities and partners
- You have in-depth knowledge in the maintenance of protection forests and forest engineering and are interested in promoting biodiversity as well as issues related to forest policing
- You are proficient with common IT tools, have experience using geographic information systems and possess project management skills
- You work independently, take responsibility and are capable of successfully carrying out complex tasks in a structured manner
- You are proficient in German and have very good knowledge of French
Dominique Schaller, Head of Service, dominique.schaller@fr.ch, T +41 26 305 23 20
