Wildlife Biologist / Specialist in Wildlife Management

50--80 %

immediately or by arrangement

We offer you a responsible and varied activity in a dynamic, challenging environment and flexible working hours.

Your responsibility

• Planning, assessment and implementation of measures in wildlife and fisheries management
• Protection, promotion and sustainable use of wildlife and fish
• Cooperation with cantonal specialist services, specialist offices and external stakeholders
• Further development of wildlife and fisheries management in the two Basels
• Communication and promotion of knowledge among the population and stakeholders
• Creation and revision of wildlife concepts
• Planning and implementation of projects as well as organization of monitorings
• Preparation of statements on construction projects and political matters incl. timely administrative processing

Your background

• Close connection with the native fauna and interest in the field of wildlife
• Education in biology/environmental sciences (FH, ETH or comparable) as well as relevant professional experience
• Knowledge of current ecological and social challenges in wildlife and fisheries management
• Readiness to engage intensively with the regional particularities of Basel-Landschaft and Basel-Stadt
• Experience with modern wildlife management as well as survey and planning methods
• Knowledge in geodata management, common office software and ideally in project management
• Independent, resilient and flexible way of working as well as enjoyment of interdisciplinary cooperation
• Clear, precise communication, initiative, openness to new things and readiness for assignments outside of usual working hours

For questions regarding the position

Holger Stockhaus
Head of Dept. Wildlife, Hunting and Fisheries
+41 (0)61 552 59 95

Amt für Wald und Wild beider Basel

Our mission is to preserve the forest and the wildlife for current and future generations. As a department of the cantons Basel-Landschaft and Basel-Stadt, we enforce forest, hunting and fisheries legislation, advise governments and directorates on forest and wildlife policy issues and promote dialogue between stakeholders. Together we create a diverse, resilient, value-creating and accessible habitat. We see ourselves as a service provider for the welfare of humans and animals. We advocate for and work towards the preservation and development of the landscape and the protection of native animal species. Modern and animal welfare-compliant hunting and fisheries, oriented towards wildlife ecological criteria, is a central concern.

Our team

In our daily work, we follow a vision of the future that we have created together with the stakeholders and recorded in mission statements regarding forest, wildlife and fish. In this way, we make a meaningful contribution in the service of flora, fauna and society. Varied projects enable the further development of forest and wildlife management in Basel-Landschaft and Basel-Stadt. For this, we are in constant exchange with our partner organizations. For the greatest possible success, we try to combine experience with innovation.