Clerk for Forest Development

13 March 2026
100%
Permanent position
Chur

Job summary

Join the diverse and vibrant Graubünden region, the largest canton in Switzerland.

Tasks

Lead the restoration project for forest access in the region.
Assess and approve access projects while managing permits.
Implement fire prevention measures and develop forest infrastructure.

Skills

Degree in forestry or civil engineering; equivalent experience required.
Strong project management and construction experience needed.
Proficiency in GIS and IT essential for the role.

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About the job

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 Forest Development

Office for Forest and Natural Hazards | 80-100% (job sharing possible) | Chur

The Office for Forest and Natural Hazards (AWN) is the cantonal specialist office for the forest and protection against natural hazards. The employees of the AWN advocate for the needs of society regarding the forest and ensure that the forest is managed sustainably.

You ensure that the Graubünden forest

can protect people, animals, and infrastructure,
is a habitat for diverse animal and plant species,
is a raw material supplier of wood, water, and energy,
can continue to be a recreational and leisure area for people.

We are looking for a Clerk for Forest Development (80-100%; job sharing possible) starting August 1, 2026 or by agreement.

Your area of responsibility

Management of the cantonal collective project for restoration of development
Review and assessment of development projects and execution of the corresponding approval procedures
Implementation of structural measures within the framework of the Forest Fire Prevention 2030 concept
Taking over project planning, project and construction management, as well as processing technical basics
Active participation in the establishment and further development of the cantonal forest development cadastre
Collaboration with regional development specialists, cantonal and federal specialist offices, and other partners

What we expect from you

Forestry engineer or civil engineer ETH or FH, forester HF, or an equivalent education in construction, forestry, or environmental field
Professional experience in construction and project management
Good GIS and IT skills
Initiative, team-oriented, and reliable
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 construction, nature, and technology
Independent work in a committed and collegial team
Scope for design and development opportunities
Modern working conditions in the heart of Chur

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

The position is also possible as job sharing, and we ask you to indicate the desired workload in your application.

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

If you have any questions, Andreas Meier, Head of Development, phone +41 81 257 3859, andreas.meier@awn.gr.ch or Kasper Scherrer, phone +41 81 257 38 56, kasper.scherrer@awn.gr.ch will be happy to assist you.

Application deadline: April 12, 2026