Officer in charge of connection sector

Chur

Key information

Publication date:04 December 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Chur

Job summary

Join the Grisons canton, Switzerland's only trilingual region! Experience a vibrant work environment and enjoy excellent quality of life.

Tasks

Lead the cantonal project for connection improvements.
Evaluate connection projects and manage approval procedures.
Implement construction measures for wildfire prevention strategies.

Skills

Degree in forestry or civil engineering or equivalent.
Project management experience in construction or forestry.
Strong team orientation and reliability.

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Together for Graubünden
The only trilingual canton in Switzerland is diverse in economic, cultural, and political profile. With an area of 7106 km², Graubünden is the largest canton in Switzerland and with 150 valleys, 615 lakes, 140 tourist resorts, and countless sunny days per year, it offers a high quality of life. The cantonal administration of Graubünden is as diverse as our landscape. Put your skills to use and shape the future of the cantonal administration of Graubünden with us.

Officer in charge of connection sector

Office of Forests and Natural Hazards | 80-100% (job-sharing possible) | Chur

The Office of Forests and Natural Hazards (UFP) is the cantonal specialized service for the forest and protection against natural hazards. The employees of the UFP are committed to the needs of society regarding the forest and ensure sustainable forest management.

You ensure that the Graubünden forest

is able to protect people, animals, and infrastructure,
is a habitat for various animal and plant species,
is a supplier of raw materials such as wood, water, and energy,
can also serve as a place of rest and recreation for people in the future.

For June 1, 2026 or by agreement, we are looking for an officer in charge of the connection sector (80-100%; job-sharing possible).

Tasks

Management of the cantonal general connection system project
Examination and evaluation of connection projects and carrying out the corresponding approval procedures
Implementation of construction measures within the framework of the 2030 forest fire prevention strategy
Assumption of planning, project and work management as well as preparation of technical bases
Active participation in the preparation and further development of the cantonal forest road cadastre
Collaboration with regional connection specialists, cantonal and federal specialized services, and other partners

What we expect from you

Degree in forest engineering or civil engineering PF or SUP or equivalent training in the construction, forestry, or environmental sector
Professional experience in construction and project management
Good GIS and computer skills
Initiative, team orientation, and reliability
The working language is generally German; good knowledge of several cantonal languages is an advantage

What awaits you

Stimulating activity with a direct connection to construction, nature, and technology
Independent working method within a motivated and collegial team
Scope for maneuver and development opportunities
Modern working conditions in the heart of Chur

In short: combine technical know-how with a sense of sustainability and shape the infrastructure of tomorrow's Graubünden forest with us.

We look forward to receiving your online application and to meeting you.

If you have any questions, Andreas Meier, head of the connection sector, phone +41 81 257 38 59, andreas.meier@awn.gr.ch or Kasper Scherrer, officer in charge of connections, phone +41 81 257 38 56, kasper.scherrer@awn.gr.ch will be happy to assist you.

Application deadline: January 7, 2026