Full-time Forester (100%), at the Forestry Section, Forestry Office of the 8th District, Tenero
Cantone Ticino
Tenero
Key information
- Publication date:16 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Tenero
Job summary
Join our team as a Forest Management Specialist! We're focused on sustainable practices and community engagement.
Tasks
- Manage forest resources using natural forestry techniques.
- Consult on land use and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Oversee natural hazards and wildfire prevention efforts.
Skills
- Must have a degree in forestry or a related field.
- Strong organizational and teamwork skills are essential.
- Proficient with GIS and database management systems.
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Class and annual salary (including 13th month):
6 68'456.-- / 107'475.--
Tasks:
- forest management: proposals for silvicultural and technical measures according to the principles of naturalistic forestry, collaboration in their planning and design, timber marking and measurement, enhancement of forest functions, surveillance
- forest conservation: advice to users on clearing and breaking up, advance notices on building applications, proposals for contravention reports, control of the actual implementation of restoration measures, control of the presence of metal cables
- management of natural hazards and forest fires: surveillance, provision of own knowledge and skills, ensuring necessary forest patrols, drafting fire reports
Requirements:
- diploma from the specialized higher school (SSS) in forestry
- preferential qualifications include:
- proven work experience in the fields mentioned above
- good knowledge of official languages (spoken and written)
- good knowledge and experience of conventional computer applications
- good knowledge of databases, GIS, etc.
- initiative and ability to work in a team
- organizational skills for own work
- willingness to work outside office hours
- ability to positively manage contacts with local authorities (Patriziati, Municipalities, Consortia) and private individuals
Special remarks:
Application conditions:
- start of service: preferably March 1, 2026
- 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 organization of State employees and teachers of March 15, 1995 (LORD) and the related Regulation. Any legal changes concerning salary and organization remain explicitly reserved
- working hours: 42 hours per week (for a 100% employment relationship), flexible or according to service needs
Deadline:
January 5, 2025
Further information can be obtained from Mr. Eng. Giovanni Galli, Head of Office 8th Forestry District, tel. 091 816 18 65, or email: giovanni.galli1@ti.ch.
