Clerk for Natural Hazards

Kanton Graubünden

Landquart

Key information

Publication date:12 January 2026
Workload:100%
Contract type:Permanent position
Place of work:Landquart

Job summary

Join the diverse Kanton Graubünden, Switzerland's largest region.

Tasks

Support regional specialists in assessing natural hazards.
Independently manage specific projects related to hazards.
Assist in documenting results for the hazard commission.

Skills

Higher education in relevant fields or equivalent experience.
In-depth knowledge of natural hazards and ArcGIS required.
Team-oriented, reliable personality with language skills.

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Together for Graubünden
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 sunny days 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.

Clerk for Natural Hazards

Office for Forest and Natural Hazards; 40-80% (job sharing possible); Region Herrschaft/Prättigau/Davos and Surselva, workplace: Landquart and/or Ilanz

The Office for Forest and Natural Hazards Graubünden (AWN) is the cantonal specialist office for the forest and the protection of people, habitats, and infrastructure from natural hazards. We analyze hazard processes, develop innovative protection strategies, and support municipalities in planning and implementing effective measures. With expertise, sustainable solutions, and a strong network, we contribute to securing safety and quality of life in the canton of Graubünden in the long term.

We are looking for, starting June 1, 2026, or by agreement, a clerk for natural hazards to support the regional natural hazard specialists.

Your area of responsibility

Support of the natural hazard specialists in the regions Herrschaft/Prättigau/Davos and Surselva from planning/conception regarding hazard assessment, through statements on building applications and review procedures, to the implementation of expert reports and projects for the hazard commission or emergency planning in terms of prevention and precaution
Independent processing of selected, object-/project-specific assignments and hazard assessments in the natural hazard processes avalanche, fall, landslide, or water
Preparation and participation in inspections of the hazard commission, recording the results for the hazard commission, and preparation of the hazard commission's plans
Support of the natural hazard specialists and the regional forest engineers in managing natural hazard events
Support of the regional forest engineers in recording and controlling events in the event register

What we expect from you

A higher education (ETH, university, university of applied sciences, or college) or equivalent education corresponding to the job profile
In-depth knowledge in the field of natural hazards and ArcGIS
Committed, team-oriented, and reliable personality
The general working language is German; good knowledge of several cantonal languages is an advantage

What you can look forward to

A meaningful task with direct reference to integrated risk management in natural hazards, nature, and technology
Independent work in a committed and collegial team
Scope for design and development opportunities
Modern working conditions

We look forward to receiving your online application and to getting to know you.

For questions, the following persons are happy to assist: Matthias Zubler (Regional Manager Herrschaft/Prättigau/Davos, +41 81 257 66 40, matthias.zubler@awn.gr.ch), Renaldo Lutz (Regional Manager Surselva, +41 81 257 64 15, renaldo.lutz@awn.gr.ch) or Andreas Huwiler (Head of Natural Hazards & Protective Structures, +41 81 257 38 67, andreas.huwiler@awn,gr.ch).

Application deadline: February 8, 2026