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Specialist in Running Waters, Fisheries, and Neobiota
- 16 March 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Herisau
Job summary
Join our team focused on monitoring water quality and fishery management. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with flexible hours and a supportive team.
Tasks
- Oversee the condition of flowing waters, including water quality and usage.
- Lead the fishery office in monitoring, species promotion, and management.
- Coordinate prevention and combatting of neobiota species.
Skills
- Degree in biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences is required.
- Experience in aquatic ecology or fish biology is beneficial.
- Self-motivated, service-oriented, and solution-focused individual.
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About the job
Monitoring and assessment of the condition of running waters (water quality, water uses) Management of the Fisheries Office (monitoring, species promotion, fisheries administration, fisheries-related assessment of construction projects) Coordination of prevention and control of neobiota Interdisciplinary collaboration with other authorities and external partners Participation in cantonal and inter-cantonal expert committees and working groups Participation in the damage service (24-hour on-call duty)
Completed studies in biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences or a comparable education Interest in issues related to running waters, fisheries, and neobiota Experience in aquatic ecological and/or fish biological consulting in an environmental office, administration, or research is advantageous Independent, service-oriented, and solution-focused Confident expression and careful working style Driver's license category B
High degree of independence with personal responsibility and short decision-making paths Attractive employment conditions with flexible working hours Meaningful and interesting area of responsibility Committed and motivated team
