Plant Protection Inspector Office Zurich Airport

About the job

Zurich Airport | 80-90% (Job sharing possible) |

You can contribute in this role

• Conduct plant health inspections at import (entry point/recipient) and take measures in case of violations of plant health regulations
• Ensure the registration and inspection obligations for goods from third countries subject to plant health regulations
• Respond to enquiries from private individuals and advise importers, customs authorities and forwarding companies on the implementation of plant health regulations
• Co-responsibility for export certification
• Carry out inspections as part of export certification, as well as sampling in case of plant health risks at the border and domestically
• Participate in projects related to plant health (e.g. communication, adaptation of information sheets, etc.)

What makes you unique

• Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Agronomy, Environmental Technology or similar
• Further training/expertise in the areas of plant health and plant protection
• Team player, communicative, with good assertiveness
• Independent working style
• Knowledge of two official languages as well as English

In a nutshell

As an inspector at the Federal Plant Protection Service (FPPS), you play a key role in preventing the introduction and spread of plant diseases and pests. In doing so, you make an important contribution to the protection of agriculture and the environment.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the Swiss success model and work for the benefit of the population.
• Lived diversity Thanks to equal opportunities, we develop our skills and bring in different perspectives.
• Healthy at work We support and advise our employees in the area of physical and mental health.

All benefits

Agriculture and nutrition: shape the future!

The Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG) is the federal competence centre for the agricultural sector. It is responsible for implementing agricultural policy and preparing its further development. The FOAG includes the agricultural research institute Agroscope, which conducts research in the interest of a productive and sustainable agricultural and food economy.

Additional information

Application deadline: 2 December 2026

Questions about the position

Hanspeter Diem
Head of the Federal Plant Protection Service (FPPS) office
+41 58 46 90885

Questions about the application

Claudia Ryter Bhend
HR Consultant
+41 58 46 25499