Wildlife Biologist / Wildlife Specialist / Wildlife Management Expert

About the job

50–80 %

immediate start or by arrangement

We offer you a responsible and varied role in a dynamic, challenging environment with flexible working hours.

Your Responsibilities

• Planning, assessment and implementation of measures in wildlife and fisheries management
• Protection, promotion and sustainable use of wild animals and fish
• Collaboration with cantonal specialist services, expert offices and external stakeholders
• Further development of wildlife and fisheries management in the two Basels
• Communication and promotion of knowledge among the public and stakeholders
• Creation and revision of wildlife concepts
• Planning and execution of projects as well as organisation of monitoring
• Preparation of statements on construction projects and political matters including timely administrative processing

Your Background

• Strong connection to the native fauna and interest in the field of wildlife
• Education in biology/environmental sciences (FH, ETH or equivalent) and relevant professional experience
• Knowledge of current ecological and social challenges in wildlife and fisheries management
• Willingness to engage intensively with the regional particularities of Basel-Landschaft and Basel-Stadt
• Experience with modern wildlife management as well as survey and planning methods
• Knowledge in geodata management, common office software and ideally project management
• Independent, resilient and flexible working style as well as enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration
• Clear, precise communication, initiative, openness to new things and willingness to work outside usual hours

For questions about the position

Holger Stockhaus
Head of Dept. Wildlife, Hunting and Fisheries
+41 (0)61 552 59 95

Office for Forest and Wildlife of both Basels

Our mission is to preserve the forest and wildlife for current and future generations. As a service office of the cantons Basel-Landschaft and Basel-Stadt, we implement forest, hunting and fisheries legislation, advise governments and directorates on forest and wildlife policy issues, and promote dialogue between stakeholders. Together we create a diverse, resilient, value-adding and accessible habitat. We see ourselves as service providers for the benefit of people and animals. We are committed to the preservation and development of the landscape and the protection of native animal species. Contemporary and animal welfare-compliant hunting and fisheries, oriented towards wildlife ecological criteria, is a central concern.

Our Team

In our daily work, we follow a future vision that we have created together with stakeholders and recorded in guiding principles for forest, wildlife and fish. In this way, we make a meaningful contribution in the service of flora, fauna and society. Varied projects enable the further development of forest and wildlife management in Basel-Landschaft and Basel-Stadt. For this, we maintain constant exchange with our partner organisations. For the greatest possible success, we try to combine experience with innovation.