Nature Officer – Team Nature & GIS

Company: Aabenraa Kommune We are looking for a dedicated professional eager to work with nature-related case handling in a large municipality with exceptional natural diversity—stretching from the hilly areas near the Little Belt in the east to heathlands and open farmland in the west. If this sounds like a challenge you’d welcome, we’d be happy to receive your application. About Us You will become part of a team of four nature case handlers and one landscape officer, who collaborate closely and support each other in solving tasks. The group works well together and shares a strong social community. Our team handles a broad range of responsibilities, with a significant portion of the work involving processing applications and enforcement cases. As focus on nature and biodiversity grows, the team is increasingly involved in diverse projects and planning initiatives. Each employee typically handles cases under Nature Protection Act §3, as well as other tasks aligned with individual competencies. This position has become available due to a colleague seeking new challenges. About the Position The Nature Group is part of Team Nature within the Department of Building, Nature & Environment. The team consists of 18 employees and a team leader, handling tasks related to nature, landscape, watercourses, climate adaptation, Natura 2000, water plan and nature projects, and the Green Tripartite Program. We maintain a high professional standard, an informal working atmosphere, and place great emphasis on cross-team collaboration, mutual support, and peer sparring. As a nature case handler, we expect you to uphold compliance with current legislation—even in challenging or conflict-laden situations—while also fostering constructive dialogue with citizens and businesses to find balanced solutions that protect nature while allowing room for agriculture and other businesses. Therefore, strong communication skills are essential. You must be able to plan, structure, and prioritize your workload, make sound professional decisions, and ensure cases are completed efficiently. A flair for legal issues is an advantage. While we do not expect you to be fully proficient from day one, you should have the necessary foundation—either through education or prior experience. New graduates are welcome to apply, provided you demonstrate interest in the relevant fields, initiative, and a desire to learn. Your Tasks May Include: Preparing decisions under Nature Protection Act §3, including protection line assessments and public access rights, and conducting on-site inspections. Assessing internal and external plans, projects, and applications in relation to protected natural areas (§3), Natura 2000 sites, Annex IV species, conservation designations, and landscape values. Handling applications under the Planning Act for creation of ponds and terrain regulation. Managing tasks related to conversion projects under the Green Tripartite Program and smaller biodiversity initiatives. Contributing ideas and solutions to projects and plans to maximize nature-related benefits. We Imagine You: Hold a degree in natural sciences, planning, public administration, or another relevant field (e.g., biologist, MSc in Natural Resources, or forester/landscape engineer). Have solid knowledge of botany, habitat types, and Annex IV species—and ideally interest in various species groups. Are proficient in using relevant IT tools, especially Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Are fluent in Danish, both in writing and speech. Hold a Class B driver’s license. Prior experience with municipal case handling and planning—particularly in nature-related areas—is an advantage. What We Offer: Diverse and meaningful tasks Strong opportunities for on-the-job training, participation in courses, and close peer collaboration and sparring An introductory program to help you quickly get up to speed in municipal work Flexible working hours and significant autonomy in organizing your work—both professionally and regarding holidays, flex time, and remote work days—in consultation with your team Good opportunities to participate in social events, including those organized by the staff association Assistance in finding temporary housing if you plan to relocate to the area Additional Information For more details about our tasks, please visit the municipality’s website. For questions about the position, please contact: Biologist Dorthe Prip Lahrmann (tel. 2114 0013, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])) Biologist Thomas Hæe Mogensen (tel. 5133 5042, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])) Team Leader Tine Fricke (tel. 5170 2003, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])) Salary and Terms of Employment This is a full-time position. Salary and employment terms follow the applicable collective agreement. Start date is 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. Place of employment is Aabenraa Town Hall, Skelbækvej 2, 6200 Aabenraa. A criminal record check will be conducted as part of the hiring process, and employment is contingent upon a satisfactory result. Application Application deadline: Sunday, 15 November 2026. Submit your application and relevant attachments via the link. Interviews will be held on 19 November. The municipality’s mission is: Together, we create The Good Life. If you are relocating, we want you to settle quickly and comfortably. Therefore, we offer a range of support services—for you and anyone moving with you. Create Job Profile Application Deadline: 1 November 2026 Start Date: 1 January 2027 Workplace: Building, Nature & Environment Employment Type: Full-time Weekly Hours: 37 Contact: Biologist Dorthe Prip Lahrmann Tel. 2114 0013 Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) Biologist Thomas Hæe Mogensen Tel. 5133 5042 Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) Team Leader Tine Fricke Tel. 5170 2003 Email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])