About the role
Environmental officers work with environmental issues within public administration or private companies. They often have an academic background in environmental science, biology, or similar fields. Their role is to contribute to sustainable development by reviewing and managing environmental-related cases.Responsibilities
Environmental officers are responsible for handling cases related to environmental protection and environmental legislation. They conduct supervision, provide advice and support to companies and individuals, and prepare decision-making materials. They may also be involved in developing and following up on environmental policies and strategies.Skills and tools
Environmental officers need a good knowledge of environmental legislation and the ability to interpret and apply it. They use tools such as GIS for mapping and analysis and various databases for case management. Communication and collaboration skills are important in dealing with different stakeholders. Common competencies demanded by employers are miljöfrågor, svenskt medborgarskap and geografiskt informationssystem/gis.