Species Conservation Specialist | Artenschutz (m/w/d)
Landkreis Göttingen Hauptamt - Personal
Job Summary
This full-time, permanent position within the Göttingen District Administration's Nature Conservation Department focuses on the protection of species, habitats, and Natura 2000 (FFH) sites. You will be responsible for processing technical statements for third-party projects, defining mitigation and compensation measures, and conducting environmental impact assessments. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring compensation measures, managing invasive species, and performing small-scale mapping of flora and fauna. A significant portion of the role involves technical consulting, public relations, and data management using QGIS. This position is attractive for professionals seeking a stable public service role (TVöD E11) that combines administrative expertise with field-based conservation work. The role offers flexibility through potential home-office arrangements and the opportunity to contribute directly to biodiversity and environmental planning in the Harz region.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Biology, Biodiversity, Nature Conservation, Landscape Management, Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Landscape Ecology, or a comparable field with a focus on nature conservation.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in species conservation tasks, ideally within nature conservation administration or planning offices
- Professional experience in flora recording, including species identification and biotope mapping
- Professional experience in fauna recording, specifically regarding birds, amphibians, butterflies, and mammals
- Experience in calculating and determining ecological compensation payments and monitoring measures
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license is required; willingness to use a private vehicle for business purposes (with reimbursement) is preferred. Location: Osterode am Harz.
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