Department Manager - Traffic Division | Abteilungsleitung (m/w/d) - Bereich Verkehr

Job Summary

The City Administration of Overath is seeking an experienced and dedicated Department Manager to lead the Traffic Division within the Office for Public Safety and Social Affairs. This is a crucial, full-time, and permanent role involving the leadership of a team of nine employees, along with full budgetary and technical responsibility for the department. Day-to-day tasks include managing personnel, steering the strategic direction of the division, and handling key technical responsibilities such as acting as the lower road traffic authority, organizing traffic meetings, and drafting official statements regarding building applications and urban planning. The role requires strong leadership competence, technical understanding, and relevant qualifications in administration or traffic engineering. The position offers a high degree of personal responsibility, flexible working models, and the opportunity for mobile working, making it ideal for a professional looking to actively shape the future of traffic and public safety in a supportive municipal environment.