HessenForst is a state company in accordance with Section 26 of the State Budget Code and is therefore part of the Hessian state administration. Our mission is to preserve the forest in Hesse as a livelihood for generations, to manage and further develop it in accordance with economic and ecological principles.

For the state management of HessenForst, we are looking for Department II “Forest Development and Environment” at the site casting for As soon as possible A qualified and committed person (f/m/d) is initially limited until 31.12.2024 as

Research Assistant/Research Assistant (f/m/d)

Your essential tasks

With the Aid program for wind energy sensitive types The state of Hesse is to implement protective measures for bird and bat species that are particularly endangered by wind energy plants throughout the priority areas of wind energy. Important types of measures in the aid program include neighborhood and nest protection and thus the establishment of use-free protection zones and the upgrading of the food habitat of these species. Outside the state forest, this is implemented on a voluntary basis with forest owners through the conclusion of contracts. Reports prepared by specialist authorities or service providers form the basis for the establishment of use-free protection zones. The Hesse-Forst state company supports the initiation of contracts with forest owners.

This is where your core tasks lie:

• Identification of suitable sites and areas for use-free protection zones for red kite, wasp buzzard and various bat species
• Addressing affected forest owners on the possible establishment of protection zones in coordination with the responsible forest office
• Presentation of the goals and instruments of the species assistance program to interested forest owners
• Support for contract initiation during talks/on-site appointments
• Advice to forest owners on the implementation of regional master sheets
• Participation in working groups to design the aid program
• Close cooperation with the other administrative units involved, in particular HLNUG, HMUKLV and Upper Nature Conservation Authorities

your profile

prerequisites

• completed scientific university degree (Master/Univ. diploma) in the field of forest sciences, landscape planning, land management, environmental and resource management or a comparable degree program
• Knowledge of relevant national legislation and overarching EU legislation relating to the Birds and Habitats Directive
• Knowledge of the ecological requirements of the specified species and their protection requirements and endangerment (causes)
• Possession of a class B driving license, willingness to drive a service car and attend field service appointments, occasionally even outside normal working hours and on rough terrain

They are characterized by

• very good communication skills
• safe appearance
• very good teamwork skills
• good load capacity
• excellent organizational skills
• Willingness to take initiative
• good computer skills (Office application programs, ArcGIS)

We offer

• an interesting career with committed, innovative employees at a future-proof and family-friendly employer
• family-friendly and flexible working time arrangements and various forms of part-time employment
• In principle, the option of mobile working
• Equal opportunities for women and men
• comprehensive social benefits (e.g. capital benefits)
• secure and timely payment/remuneration payment
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year
• comprehensive range of occupational health management services
• free use of public transport throughout Hesse, including during leisure time (Hessen TV state ticket)
• Deputatholz (discounted supply of firewood)
• E-charging stations for private cars that can currently be used free of charge at our offices
• Continuing education and training opportunities
• career opportunities
• Participation by Staff Council, etc.

The position is rated E13 (higher service) by TV-Hessen.

The time limit until now as of 31.12.2024 is based on the factual basis in accordance with Section 14 Paragraph 1 No. 1 in conjunction with No. 7 Part-Time and Fixed-Term Act (TzBfG).

To apply, external Approved for people with appropriate qualifications.

We want to increase the proportion of women in this professional field. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome.

The position is suitable for part-time use.

Severely disabled people are given preferential treatment if they are equally qualified.

To carry out the selection process, current Appraisals or job references required, which must not be older than one year. If you would like to apply and you do not have a recent review/work reference, you should ask for it early on.

We welcome your application regardless of cultural and social origin, gender identity and sexual orientation, disability, ideology and religion.

Your detailed application and the completed application Application leaflet (available at: www.hessen-forst.de/career/job offers) Please direct until 18.02.2024 to the functional mailbox Bewerbung@forst.hessen.de.

Dr. Schäfer (0561/3167-109) will be happy to provide you with technical questions by telephone and Ms. Manns (0561/3167-128) if you have any questions about the application and selection process.

On behalf

signed by Dr. Jérôme Metz

Dr. Jerome Metz