Associate Department Head, Surface Water Quality | Beigeordneter Dezernent (w/m/d) Gewässergüte

Job Summary

This role involves leading the planning and implementation of monitoring programs for standing water bodies, focusing on chemical and biological quality components in accordance with the Water Framework Directive. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing water quality, coordinating action plans, and handling complex data requests related to standing waters under environmental information laws. This position requires a Master's degree in Biology with a specialization in Limnology, Hydrobiology, or Aquatic Ecology, coupled with at least one year of professional experience in water quality work within a governmental agency, laboratory, university, or research institution. The role offers a stable, full-time, and permanent position within a scientific-technical environmental authority in Güstrow, Germany, providing a modern work environment and diverse responsibilities.