Project Manager Species Promotion and Protected Areas 80-100%

Zürich greener - that is our vision. Grün Stadt Zürich maintains, designs, and manages around 40 percent of the city area. Our around 600 employees from over 20 nations contribute decisively to the high quality of life in the city of Zürich with their work. We rely on diversity and equal opportunity and see ourselves as an integrative and responsible employer. Are you ready for a job where you can make a meaningful difference for people and nature? As of 1 September 2026 or by arrangement, you have the chance to do so as a Project Manager of the Nature Conservation and Urban Ecology department. Tasks <br /> • You plan and manage projects for the promotion and maintenance of biodiversity with a focus on protected areas, upgrades, renovations, species promotion programs, and mapping • You provide technical and legal supervision of the municipal nature conservation inventory, coordinate its revision and updating, and work closely with cantonal and internal specialist departments • You carry out protection assessments and issue protection orders in the field of nature and landscape conservation • You promote endangered animal species and develop suitable protection and promotion measures • You assess and accompany construction projects with regard to nature and landscape conservation <br /> Profile <br /> • Completed studies in biology, environmental sciences, landscape ecology, or a comparable field of study • Several years of experience in project management as well as in the management and coordination of projects in nature and species conservation • Sound knowledge of nature, landscape, and species conservation as well as in handling protected areas and nature conservation inventories • Independent, structured, and solution-oriented way of working • Strong-communicating personality with negotiation skills and enjoyment in collaborating with authorities, specialist departments, and other stakeholders • Knowledge of public administration as well as in handling Q-GIS is an advantage <br /> We offer <br /> • A motivated, competent team with strong team spirit as well as a versatile and meaningful field of activity • A wide range of municipal continuing education offers and support for external continuing education • Above-average social benefits and attractive pension scheme • Flexible working hours, mobile working, purchase of additional holidays, and loyalty leave • Discounts for public transport and catering <br /> Interested? We look forward to your complete application. For job-related questions, Philipp Jucker, Team Leader Species Promotion and Protected Areas, +41 44 412 46 36, is at your disposal. Please apply exclusively via the online application tool. Unfortunately, applications by e-mail or post cannot be considered. Reference No. 51012