Volunteer Specialist Consultant for Chemistry, Biology, and Radiation Protection | Biologe (m/w/d)
Kreis Steinburg
Job Summary
This volunteer role involves serving as an expert consultant within the Steinburg District's Civil and Disaster Protection Department, specifically advising the crisis management team (Führungsstab) during severe incidents and catastrophes. The consultant will provide crucial, fact-based guidance to operational forces, particularly the hazardous goods firefighting unit. Key responsibilities include making reliable, analytical assessments under time pressure regarding chemical, biological, and radiation hazards to inform critical decision-making processes. Candidates must possess a completed university degree in a relevant scientific field such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Process Engineering, or equivalent advanced vocational qualifications. This unique, high-impact volunteer position offers the opportunity to leverage specialized scientific knowledge for public safety and disaster response, requiring an engaged, flexible, and goal-oriented work ethic.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university or technical college degree in Chemistry, Biology, Process Engineering, or Physics, or relevant vocational training with advanced qualifications.
Experience
- Active professional involvement in Chemistry, Biology, Process Engineering, or Physics
- Professional experience in advisory or consultation roles
Languages
Additional
- Volunteer position (unpaid, Ehrenamtliche Stelle). Must demonstrate secure and engaging demeanor, goal-oriented and flexible work ethic, and the ability to make reliable statements under time pressure.