Part-time Forester (50%) at the Forestry Section, Forestry Office 7th District, Cevio

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

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, work supervision and preparation of the settlement report, enhancement of forest functions, surveillance
• forest conservation: advice to users on verification and clearing, advance notices on building applications, proposals for violation reports, control of the actual implementation of restoration measures, control of the presence of metal cables
• management of natural hazards and forest fires: surveillance, providing own knowledge and skills, ensuring necessary forest patrols, preparing fire reports and forms related to the Storme cadastre

Requirements:

• diploma from the specialized higher school (SSS) in forestry
• preferential qualifications include:
• proven work experience in the fields mentioned above
• aptitude to implement activities related to environmental education and promotion of biodiversity in the forest
• good knowledge of spoken and written French and German
• excellent knowledge and experience of conventional computer applications
• excellent 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 manage contacts positively with local authorities (Patriziati, municipalities, consortia) and private individuals

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

Deadline:

December 9, 2025

Further information can be obtained from Mr. Eng. Thomas Schiesser, Head of Office 7th Forestry District, tel. 091 816 19 71.