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Botanical study officer, local plants and conservation

Établissement public de coopération environnementale (EPCE) Conservatoire botanique national de Bourgogne-Franche-Comté – Observatoire régional des Invertébrés (CBNBFC-ORI) · Local government

En français : Chargé d'étude botanique, végétal local et conservation

This job in plain words

You study plants, natural habitats and the protection of rare species. The job is based in Besançon, at the head office, and involves working alone in the field.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply. The post is open at the engineer grade of the territorial civil service.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Master's degree (bac+5) · Bac +5 (master 2 or engineering school) in conservation biology, ecology or natural environments, or equivalent work experience
Experience
Experienced
Contract
Civil servants (by secondment) and contract staff. Contract of 15 months for a specific project.

The profile they want:

  • Master's level (bac +5) in conservation biology, ecology or natural environments, or equivalent experience.
  • Driving licence (permis B) essential.
  • Strong knowledge of plants, phytosociology and vegetation mapping.
  • Skills with naturalist databases and the QGIS mapping tool.
  • Able to work alone in the field, with independence.
  • Scientific rigour and good writing skills.

What you would do

  • Carry out studies on plants, fungi and invertebrates.
  • Manage and share data on plants and invertebrates.
  • Protect rare and threatened species and habitats.
  • Give technical support and expertise to local authorities and the State.
  • Inform the public about plant and insect diversity.

How to apply

Apply through the official offer on Choisir le Service Public. The file is sent by email to the employer, preferably as a PDF.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • Detailed CV
  • Date you are available to start
  • Salary expectations

Good to know:

  • Field work, sometimes alone, with a driving licence (permis B) essential.
  • No remote work and no team management.
  • The deadline shown is 22/11/2026, but the text asks for the file to be sent before Monday 23/11/2026.
  • Part of the team is based in Saint-Brisson.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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