Head of Climate Protection and Climate Adaptation Unit | Leiter*in (m/w/d) der Stabstelle Klimaschutz und Klimaanpassung
Stadt Mülheim an der Ruhr Personal- und Organisationsamt
Job Summary
This leadership role involves spearheading the strategic and conceptual development of Mülheim an der Ruhr's overall climate policy and its operational implementation. The Head of Unit will coordinate the city-wide climate protection process, acting as the central point of contact for climate protection and adaptation topics for administration, politics, investors, and businesses. Key responsibilities include managing staff, controlling resources, reporting, and representing the unit to political bodies and the media. Candidates must possess a Master's degree in a relevant environmental or engineering field, coupled with experience in project management and a strong capacity for strategic and conceptual thinking. Professional experience in climate protection, adaptation, and public administration is highly desirable, making this an impactful and stable career opportunity within the public sector.
Required Skills
Education
Master’s degree or equivalent Diploma (University/Technical University, minimum 8 semesters) in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Geoecology, Geosciences, Landscape Ecology, Energy Sciences, Civil Engineering (with environmental focus), or Spatial Planning/Geography. Proof of foreign degree recognition is mandatory.
Experience
- Professional experience in project management
- Professional experience in climate protection and climate adaptation (desirable)
- Professional experience in public administration (desirable)
- Several years of leadership experience (advantageous)
Languages
Additional
- Must be willing to expand competencies, particularly in personnel leadership and development. Must be able to work collaboratively and trust-based with all administrative departments and political bodies. Unrestricted, full-time position (39 hours/week for tariff employees).
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