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District Town of MerzigGovernment

Forester

Timber Harvesting, Forest Management, Nature Conservation

Location

Merzig, Germany

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Experience flexible

Compensation

€45K - €50K per year

Posted

2h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role involves motor-manual timber harvesting, sustainable forest management, and active participation in reforestation and tree population care. The Forester will also implement biodiversity measures, maintain road networks, and ensure traffic safety while working in a collegial team environment.

What can you expect?

  • They take over the motor-manual timber harvesting and ensure sustainable forest management through harvest preparation, precise felling and the sorting of the timber.

  • They actively shape the future of the forest by ensuring reforestation and the care of tree populations.

  • Working closely with the team, you will implement targeted measures to promote biodiversity and maintain valuable biotopes in accordance with our nature conservation goals.

  • They ensure the safety and usability of the road network through regular repair and maintenance work.

  • They carry out important traffic safety measures along paths and roads and carefully document their activities.

What do we offer you?

  • Attractive salary package: Look forward to an annual salary between €45,000 and €50,000 as well as a company pension scheme.

  • Reliable working conditions: Your working week is 39 hours with 30 days of vacation per year.

  • Targeted professional development: We actively support you in your further training to become a master forester or forestry technician.

  • Meaningful work: Actively shape the future of the forest and contribute your ideas on climate protection and sustainability.

  • Health & Mobility: Benefit from our company health management and the option of bicycle leasing.

  • Collegial environment: You will work in a motivated team that values ​​a pleasant and supportive atmosphere.

What should you bring?

  • You have completed training as a forester (m/f/d) or have a comparable qualification.

  • They bring basic knowledge of natural forestry and have a particular interest in forest ecology and nature conservation.

  • Your confident demeanor, organizational skills, and sense of responsibility make you a convincing asset in everyday work.

  • They are team players and able to handle conflict, communicate clearly, and enjoy interacting with people.

  • They work independently and in a solution-oriented manner and possess a valid Class B driving licence – ideally also Class BE.

Updated 2h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Forestry • 1+ yrs
Timber Harvesting • 1+ yrs
Forest Management • 1+ yrs
Nature Conservation • 1+ yrs
Reforestation • 1+ yrs
Biodiversity Promotion • 1+ yrs
Organizational Skills • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs

Experience

Experience flexible

Certifications

Class B Driving Licence • Required
Class BE Driving Licence • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

€45K - €50K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyEUR
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationMerzig, Germany
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium5/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationMedium6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

District Town of Merzig

Team size

Growing team

Location

Merzig, Germany

The District Town of Merzig shapes the future of its community by ensuring essential public services and infrastructure, directly contributing to improving the quality of life for all citizens and creating sustainable value for the region.

Forester

Merzig, GermanyFull Time