Kanton Graubünden
Zuoz
2 days ago
Regional Forest Engineer and Natural Hazards Specialist
- 01 May 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Zuoz
Job summary
Join the diverse Grisons Canton, Switzerland's only trilingual region. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with excellent quality of life.
Tasks
- Manage forestry legislation and ensure sustainable forest functions.
- Lead natural hazard projects and risk analysis in Southern Grisons.
- Advise municipalities on comprehensive risk management strategies.
Skills
- Degree in forestry engineering or environmental sciences required.
- Solid knowledge of forestry practices essential.
- Experience with natural hazard assessments and risk management.
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About the job
Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in its economic, cultural and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts and countless days of sunshine per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape. Put your skills to use and help shape the future of the cantonal administration of Graubünden with us.
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in its economic, cultural and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts and countless days of sunshine per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape. Put your skills to use and help shape the future of the cantonal administration of Graubünden with us.
Regional Forest Engineer and Natural Hazards Specialist
Office for Forest and Natural Hazards | 80% - 100% | Zuoz
The Office for Forest and Natural Hazards (UFP) is the cantonal specialised service for the forest and protection against natural hazards. The employees of the UFP are committed to the needs of society regarding the forest and ensure sustainable forest management.
You ensure that the Graubünden forest
- is able to protect people, animals and infrastructure,
- is a habitat for various animal and plant species,
- is a supplier of raw materials such as wood, water and energy,
- can also serve as a place of rest and recreation for people in the future.
For 1st November 2026 or by agreement, we are looking for a regional forest engineer and natural hazards specialist (80-100%).
Tasks
- As a regional forest engineer, you are responsible for the municipality of Bregaglia assigned to you: implementation of federal and cantonal forest legislation; ensuring the best possible fulfilment of forest functions
- As a natural hazards specialist, you manage related projects in the southern Graubünden region: preparation of hazard maps created separately according to events as well as risk analyses; advising municipalities, private individuals and other services on integrated risk management in the event of natural hazards; serving as a member of the hazard commission 3 (southern Graubünden and Herrschaft-Prettigovia-Davos).
What we expect from you
- Degree as a PF or SUP forest engineer or master’s in environmental sciences PF with specialisation in forest and landscape management
- Solid silvicultural knowledge
- Several years of experience with solid knowledge in all processes related to relevant gravitational natural hazards as well as hazard assessment; familiarity with integrated risk management in the context of natural hazards in Switzerland
- The working languages are generally German and Italian; good knowledge of several cantonal languages is an advantage
What awaits you
- Stimulating activity with a direct connection to the forest as well as integrated risk management related to natural hazards, nature and technology
- Independent working method within a motivated and collegial team
- Scope for manoeuvre and development opportunities
- Modern working conditions
We look forward to receiving your online application and to meeting you.
If you have specialist questions, please contact Gian Cla Feuerstein, regional manager southern Graubünden, tel. +41 81 257 50 90, Gian.Cla.Feuerstein@awn.gr.ch , or Andreas Huwiler, head of the natural hazards and protective works section, tel. +41 81 257 38 67, Andreas.Huwiler@awn.gr.ch .
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Ines Scherrer, administrative assistant/personnel manager, tel. +41 81 257 38 77, Ines.Scherrer@awn.gr.ch .
Application deadline: 31 May 2026
