Section Head Planning in the Forest 80%
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:27 January 2026
- Workload:80%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a Sektionsleiter/-in Planung im Wald. Shape the future of the Zürcher forest with your team!
Tasks
- Lead forest planning section and develop strategies for sustainability.
- Prepare cantonal forest information for effective planning products.
- Manage projects in forest planning and collaborate on working groups.
Skills
- Degree in forestry or related field with leadership experience.
- Strong skills in project management and planning processes.
- Proficient in GIS applications and geographical information processing.
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Building Department Canton Zurich
80%
June 1, 2026 or by arrangement
Section Head Planning in the Forest
As section head, you and your team shape the future of the Zurich forest. Through forward-looking planning, you create the basis for sustainable care and responsible management.
Your tasks
- Lead the forest planning section and develop strategies and concepts for forest planning and forestry information systems
- Prepare cantonal forest information (mapping, inventories, geo- and remote sensing data, GIS toolboxes) into usable planning products (plans, geo-services, evaluations)
- Lead and coordinate projects in the forest planning area and actively participate in cantonal and nationwide working groups and committees
- Advise forest districts on operational plans including quality assurance, assessment, and payment of subsidy applications
- Operate and further develop the forestry information system to ensure future-oriented planning, documentation, and subsidy support
Your profile
- University degree in forestry or a comparable field as well as several years of professional and leadership experience
- Solid knowledge in geographic information processing as well as experience in GIS applications (ESRI environment) and data modeling
- Strong planning and project management skills to successfully implement complex projects
- Excellent communication skills and confident appearance in interdisciplinary teams
- Empathetic and goal-oriented leadership personality who shows initiative and motivates employees
What to expect
Shaping the future of forest planning – with expertise, technology, and people in focus, in a motivated and diverse environment.
Your contact
Kurt Hollenstein
Head of Forest Department
+41 43 259 27 40
Head of Forest Department
+41 43 259 27 40
Denise Lüthy
Section Head Planning in the Forest
+41 43 259 43 05
Section Head Planning in the Forest
+41 43 259 43 05
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers that are associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Zurich forest is a recreational arena for the population, a habitat for flora and fauna, but also the third largest wood producer in Switzerland. The approximately 90 employees of the Forest Department are proud to support and guide the care and use of the forest in the canton of Zurich.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment – just a few minutes from the main train station.
We offer…
Meaningful work
Scope for design
Flexible working time models
Interaction at eye level
Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview
Second interview with business case
Assessment or personality test
Final decision
