Officer in charge of forest conservation sector

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

Job summary

Join the Grisons, Switzerland's unique trilingual canton, offering diverse experiences. Enjoy a supportive work environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Assist in forest conservation and wildfire prevention efforts.
Participate in consultations and legal procedures in forestry.
Manage GIS data and support digitalization in forestry projects.

Skills

Degree in forestry or environmental studies; related experience preferred.
Proficiency in GIS and IT skills essential for the role.
Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities required.

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About the job

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 forest conservation sector

Office of Forests and Natural Hazards | 50-70% | 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 capable of protecting people, animals, and infrastructure,
is the 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 March 1, 2026 or by agreement, we are looking for an officer in charge of the forest conservation sector (50-70%)

Your responsibilities:

Support for the forest conservation sector in matters of forest supervision, forest law, and wildfire prevention
Participation in statements within the framework of co-reporting and consultation procedures
Development of forest law issues within construction projects
Preparation of special forest law permits such as regulations for grazing in the forest, easements, and sale/exchange of publicly owned forest
You are the contact person for GIS and digitalization issues in the forest conservation sector (power user GIS)
Management of clearings in the geographic information system
Digitalization of technical content in the forestry field (e.g., grazing regulations in the forest, water withdrawal points)
Support in ensuring wildfire prevention

What distinguishes you

Degree as a forest engineer PF/SUP or equivalent training in forestry or environmental field.
Knowledge of appeal and administrative procedures
Good GIS and IT skills
Efficient working method and strong social 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

We look forward to receiving your online application and are pleased to get to know you.

If you have any questions, Silke Altena, head of the forest conservation sector, phone +41 81 257 38 58, silke.altena@awn.gr.ch or Antonio Crisci, head of central services, phone +41 81 257 38 54, antonio.crisci@awn.gr.ch will be happy to assist you.

Application deadline: January 7, 2026