Civil Service Nature Conservation and Landscape Management (Specification No. 102957)

24 October 2026
100%
Permanent position
Tiefencastel

Job summary

Join Parc Ela, the largest regional nature park in Switzerland! Experience a unique opportunity in a stunning environment while contributing to nature conservation.

Tasks

Assist with field recordings for various nature research projects.
Engage in landscape maintenance tasks like dry stone wall construction.
Support office work related to nature and landscape management.

Skills

Must have manual skills and enjoy working outdoors; driving license required.
Basic knowledge of dry stone wall construction preferred.
Office skills are a plus.

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About the job

Parc Ela (21442)
659 square kilometres, two valleys, one park: Parc Ela is the largest regional nature park in Switzerland.

Task Description

10% Field Surveys Assistance with field survey work for research projects in the Nature & Landscape department at Parc Ela
80% Nature and Landscape Management The main task is to assist with nature and landscape management work (e.g. dry stone wall construction, hedge maintenance, clearing of bushes, control of invasive species, preparing, repairing and maintaining equipment and tools, supporting group leaders during group assignments).
10% Project and Office Work Various office tasks to support the Nature & Landscape department.

Minimum deployment duration: 2 months
Focus programme: Yes
Weekly working hours: 42 h/week
Weekend work: Voluntary possible
Fixed working hours: Yes
Night work: No
Character check required: No
Accommodation offered: Yes
Meals offered: No

Available Deployment Periods

28.06.2027 – 15.10.2027

Civil Service Courses

Chainsaw Handling
Environmental and Nature Conservation

Required Skills

Craft skills, enjoyment of working in nature, driving licence category B

Desired Skills

Basic knowledge of dry stone wall construction, Office skills

Contact

Parc Ela
Dino Augustin
Deployment Manager for Work Assignments and Dry Stone Wall Construction
Stradung 11
7450 Tiefencastel
+41 81 508 01 12
dino.augustin@parc-ela.ch