Regional Forest Engineer / Specialist Forest-Wildlife

About the job

Regional Forest Engineer / Specialist Forest-Wildlife

Office for Forest and Natural Hazards | 70-100 % | Scuol

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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 days of sunshine 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.

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 sustainable management of the forest.

You ensure that the Graubünden 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.

You can look forward to

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

We are looking for a Regional Forest Engineer and Specialist Forest-Wildlife (70-100%) from 1 January 2027 or by arrangement.

Your area of responsibility

• As a Regional Forest Engineer, you will be responsible for the assigned municipalities of Val Müstair, Zernez and Samnaun: enforcement of federal and cantonal forest legislation; ensuring the best possible fulfilment of forest functions
• As a Specialist Forest-Wildlife, you will lead corresponding projects in the South Graubünden region: preparation of forest-wildlife reports; professional evaluation of surveys; acting as a member of the cantonal forest-wildlife specialist group

What we expect from you

• Degree as 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
• Experience with good knowledge in the field of forest-wildlife is an advantage
• Good knowledge of several cantonal languages is an advantage

Our benefits

Flexible working time models and, where possible, including home office and mobile working Work-life balance with at least 5 weeks’ holiday and seniority leave Special social allowance in addition to child allowance and support for third-party childcare Attractive salary and social benefits Diverse training and further education opportunities Opportunity to help shape the future of the canton Learn more about our benefits

Workplace

Office for Forest and Natural Hazards
Stradun 403A
7550 Scuol

If you have 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: 11 October 2026

For technical questions, Gian Cla Feuerstein, Regional Manager South Graubünden, phone +41 81 257 50 90, gian.cla.feuerstein@awn.gr.ch is available.

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