Working Group Lead, Utility Coordination and Permitting | Arbeitsgruppenleitung im Bereich Leitungskoordinierung

Stadt Duisburg

Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Oct 13, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This leadership role within the City of Duisburg's Urban Development and Project Management Office involves managing the "Utility Coordination" working group, which is central to the city's construction site management. The successful candidate will be responsible for issuing excavation permits for major utility providers (e.g., Netze Duisburg, broadband expansion) and overseeing all related technical and legal issues for large-scale projects. Key responsibilities include team leadership, task prioritization, quality assurance, and the strategic development of software usage, such as 'Via Baustelle'. The position requires significant administrative or legal expertise, leadership capabilities, and strong knowledge of relevant German public law concerning roads, utilities, and telecommunications. This is a crucial, permanent full-time position offering stability and the opportunity to actively shape the city's infrastructure development.

Required Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent Diploma FH) in a legally focused field, OR qualification for the higher non-technical administrative service (Laufbahngruppe 2, 1st entry level), OR administrative-specific training with the Second Administrative Examination (Verwaltungslehrgang II/Angestelltenlehrgang II), OR qualification as a Certified Administrative Specialist (Verwaltungsfachwirt)

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience following the acquisition of the required qualification (for both Beamte and Angestellte)
  • Professional experience in team leadership and staff motivation
  • Experience in applying relevant legal regulations (e.g., road, utility, and administrative law)

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to participate in leadership development programs for City of Duisburg administrative executives