Ittigen, Switzerland (and home office) | 80-80%

What you can contribute to

• Develop strategies, tools and framework conditions in the field of risk management related to native and exotic insects threatening the forest
• Collaboration within the Federal Plant Protection Service
• Develop and implement the national strategy for forest reproductive material
• Participate in national and international bodies
• Collaborate with the cantons, research and practice
• Initiate and lead research projects and others

What makes you unique

• University degree in forestry or environmental sciences or equivalent training, additional training and experience in the field of forest protection and health or forest reproductive material
• Several years of practical experience in the aforementioned fields
• Good knowledge of interactions within ecosystems, silviculture and forest pests
• Experience in the practical execution of tasks within a canton is an advantage
• Proven experience in project management
• Good active knowledge of at least one other official language and, if possible, knowledge of a third official language. Good active knowledge of English

In a few words

Commit yourself to the health of Swiss forests and develop the field of forest reproductive material.

What we offer

• Working for Switzerland We are committed to the success of the Swiss model and the well-being of the population.
• Diversity in everyday life We ensure equal opportunities, which allow us to deploy our skills and express different viewpoints.
• Health at work We support and advise our employees on all matters related to physical or mental health.

Our quality of life for today and tomorrow.

The Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) is responsible for ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources such as soil, water, air and forest. FOEN is an office of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC). We are interested in today’s Switzerland while preparing for tomorrow’s. By taking responsibility in demanding projects, we contribute to the smooth running of the country. FOEN offers a modern working environment in which we can make a significant contribution to the sustainable development of Switzerland.

Additional information

Starting date: 01.09.2026 or by agreement.

Questions about the position

Aline Knoblauch Section Head (co-management) +41 58 48 13542