Description

SFFN107

Wildlife, Forests and Nature Service (SFFN)
The SFFN acts in favour of sustainable management of natural areas. It is responsible for the coordinated application of legislation on wildlife, forests and nature, the management of renewable natural resources, public information, and support to authorities on topics under its responsibility.

Your missions
You ensure the management of the district and are fully committed to the sustainable management of the Val-de-Ruz forests.
In collaboration with district foresters and representatives of the owners, you plan and implement silvicultural work in public forests.
You ensure the strict application of forest legislation, while integrating other current environmental policies and regulations. In this context, you also undertake forest policing tasks.
Finally, you work closely with the cantonal forest engineer, particularly regarding the processing of files related to forest conservation.

Your profile
You hold a degree as an EPF or HES forest engineer, or a master’s in environmental sciences specialising in forest and landscape management, or an equivalent qualification. Initial practical experience is an asset for this position.
You have skills in financial management and are accustomed to monitoring forest subsidies. Convinced by a multifunctional, adaptive and sustainable approach to forests, you actively commit to its implementation.
With a dynamic, creative and communicative personality, you enjoy teamwork and demonstrate good organisational skills.
Your keen understanding of ecological, economic and technical realities enables you to propose concrete and realistic solutions. You hold a category B driving licence.


We offer you
  • An exciting and meaningful job within a dynamic team.
  • A working environment based on trust and respect.
  • The opportunity to improve and develop professionally.


Information
Mr Marc Ballmer, cantonal forest engineer, tel. 032 889 77 42 or by email: marc.ballmer@ne.ch
Mr Romain Blanc, cantonal forest engineer, tel. 032 889 77 43 or by email: romain.blanc@ne.ch

Working for the State

Female applications are strongly encouraged for senior positions.

Diversity is a core value that we cultivate with conviction and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of origin, gender or background, feels fully integrated and valued.



Application deadline: 26 July 2026
Salary: Class 12
Start date: 1 September 2026 or by agreement
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