Regional Forest Engineer and Specialist in Natural Hazards

01 May 2026
100%
Permanent position
Zuoz

Job summary

Join the diverse Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland's only trilingual canton. Enjoy a unique opportunity in a scenic and vibrant work environment.

Tasks

Ensure sustainable forest management and protect against natural hazards.
Lead projects on risk management for natural dangers in the region.
Provide expert advice to communities on forest functions and safety.

Skills

Degree in forestry or environmental sciences with a focus on forest management.
Strong knowledge of forest management and natural hazard processes.
Fluent in German and Italian; knowledge of local dialects is a plus.

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About the job

Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is economically, culturally and politically diverse. Graubünden, with 7106 km², is the largest canton in Switzerland and offers a high quality of life with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 holiday resorts and countless sunny days per year. The Cantonal Administration of Graubünden is as versatile as our landscape. Bring your unique skills and help shape the future of the Cantonal Administration of Graubünden with us.

Regional Forest Engineer and Specialist in Natural Hazards

Office for Forest and Natural Hazards | 80-100 % | Zuoz

The Office for Forest and Natural Hazards (AWN) is the cantonal specialist office for the forest and protection against natural hazards. The employees of the AWN advocate for the needs of society regarding the forest and ensure that the forest is managed sustainably.

You ensure that the Bündner forest

can protect people, animals and infrastructure,
is a habitat for diverse animal and plant species,
is a raw material supplier of wood, water and energy,
can continue to be a recreational and leisure area for people.

We are looking for a Regional Forest Engineer and Specialist in Natural Hazards (80-100 %) from 1 November 2026 or by arrangement.

Your area of responsibility

As a Regional Forest Engineer, you will be responsible for the assigned municipality of Bregaglia: enforcement of federal and cantonal forest legislation; ensuring the best possible fulfilment of forest functions
As a Specialist in Natural Hazards, you will lead corresponding projects in the South Bündner region: preparation of process-separated hazard maps and risk analyses; advising municipalities, private individuals and other bodies on integrated risk management for natural hazards; serving as a member of the Hazard Commission 3 (South Bündner and Herrschaft - Prättigau - Davos).

What we expect from you

Degree as a Forest Engineer ETH or FH, or Master’s degree in Environmental Natural Sciences ETH with a focus on Forest and Landscape Management
Solid silvicultural knowledge
Many years of experience with sound knowledge in all relevant gravitational natural hazard processes as well as in hazard assessment; proficient handling of integrated risk management for natural hazards in the Swiss context
General working languages are German and Italian; good knowledge of several cantonal languages is an advantage

What you can look forward to

A meaningful role with direct reference to the forest as well as to integrated risk management for natural hazards, nature and technology
Independent work in a committed and collegial team
Scope for creativity and development opportunities
Modern working conditions

We look forward to receiving your online application and to getting to know you.

For professional questions, Gian Cla Feuerstein, Regional Manager South Bündner, phone +41 81 257 50 90, Gian.Cla.Feuerstein@awn.gr.ch , or Andreas Huwiler, Head of Natural Hazards & Protective Structures, phone +41 81 257 38 67, Andreas.Huwiler@awn.gr.ch , are gladly available.

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact Ines Scherrer, Administrative Assistant/HR Manager, phone +41 81 257 38 77, Ines.Scherrer@awn.gr.ch .

Application deadline: 31 May 2026