Vacant position of forestry consultant in West Iceland

Main tasks and responsibilities

Planning and counceling.

• Basic mapping, afforestation and management plans, instruction at basic courses for forest farmers.

• Assessments of forestry project quality and success.

• Promote the development of forest products and value creation from forests.

• Other assignments of Land and Forest Iceland.

Requirements

• A university degree in forestry and experience in forest work is essential.

• Organisation, initiative and independence in working methods are essential.

• Positive and competent human relations are essential.

• Good ability to provide information in Icelandic and English is essential, both in writing and speaking.

• Microsoft Office software skills are essential.

• Skills in using ArcGIS software are preferable.

• Experience in project management, consultation and planning is preferable.

Application is made for the position at Starfatorg. The application deadline is 25 January 2024.

Further information

Salary according to the current collective agreement concluded by the Minister of Finance and Economy and FÍN.

• This is a full-time post

• The application deadline is 26.01.2024

About Land and Forest Iceland

Land and Forest Iceland is a knowledge institution with the primary objectives of improving the nation's vegetation and soil resources, promoting sustainable land use, monitoring and overseeing, reducing emissions from land, promoting carbon sequestration, and to mobilize and educate the public and stakeholders about vegetation and soil conservation, sustainable use of land, sustainable development and restoration of ecosystems, forests and forestry.

The institute runs operating bases in all parts of the country. In the West of Iceland, the operational centres for Land and Forest Iceland are in Hvanneyri and in Hvammur Skorradalur, close to each other about 15 kms east from Borgarnes.

An important objective of Land and Forest Iceland is to maintain its status as a desirable workplace for staff from diverse educational backgrounds. We want to provide our staff with good working facilities, easy access to information and a wide range of possibilities for life-long learning.

Land and Forest Iceland has introduced shorter workweeks and follows the green steps intended for Icelandic government institutions. The agency has also established an environmental and climate plan with a timeline of goals, as well as plans for the rights, protection and responsibility of staff, such as plans on harassment and bullying, as well as responses to such.

Further information on the work is provided by Hrefna Jóhannesdóttir – 626 1016, head of division afforestation and forest products.