Forest Engineer for the Val-de-Ruz District at 80%

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Forest Engineer for the Val-de-Ruz District at 80%

• SFFN107
• The SFFN acts in favour of sustainable management of natural areas. It is responsible for the coordinated application of legislation on fauna, forests and nature, the management of renewable natural resources, public information and support to authorities on topics under its responsibility.

You will manage the district and fully commit to the sustainable management of the forests of Val-de-Ruz.

In collaboration with district foresters and representatives of the owners, you plan and implement silvicultural work in public forests.

You ensure the strict application of forest legislation, while integrating other current environmental policies and regulations. In this context, you also undertake forest policing tasks.

Finally, you work closely with the cantonal forest engineer, particularly regarding the processing of files related to forest conservation.

You hold a degree as an EPF or HES forest engineer, or a master’s in environmental sciences specialising in forest and landscape management, or an equivalent qualification. Initial practical experience is an asset for this position.

You have skills in financial management and are accustomed to monitoring forest subsidies. Convinced by a multifunctional, adaptive and sustainable approach to forests, you actively engage in its implementation.

With a dynamic, creative and communicative personality, you enjoy teamwork and demonstrate good organisational skills.

Your keen understanding of ecological, economic and technical realities enables you to propose concrete and realistic solutions. You hold a category B driving licence.

• Cernier
• 1 September 2026 or by agreement
• 9 July 2026
• Mr Marc Ballmer, cantonal forest engineer, tel. 032 889 77 42 or by email: marc.ballmer@ne.ch

Mr Romain Blanc, cantonal forest engineer, tel. 032 889 77 43 or by email: romain.blanc@ne.ch

• Grade 12
• An exciting and meaningful job within a dynamic team.
• A working environment based on trust and respect.
• The opportunity to improve and develop professionally.

Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.

Diversity is a fundamental value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender or background, feels fully integrated and valued.

• Forest Engineer
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