Administrative or Business Economist Officer for Rail Planning Procedures | Verwaltungswirt/in (m/w/d) oder Betriebswirt/in (m/w/d) (FH-Diplom / Bachelor)

BAV Dienstsitz Aurich

Hannover, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 9, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The Federal Railway Authority (EBA) is seeking an Administrative or Business Economist Officer to manage and execute planning and approval procedures for federal railway operating facilities in Hannover. This role involves comprehensive administrative duties, including reviewing applications, managing stakeholder involvement (authorities, affected parties, associations), evaluating objections and statements, conducting public hearings, and issuing final planning decisions. The successful candidate must possess a degree in Administrative or Business Economics (FH Diploma/Bachelor) or equivalent, coupled with extensive administrative and public law knowledge, particularly in railway law. This is a permanent position offering a stable career in modern federal administration, flexible working hours, and the potential for civil service appointment (Verbeamtung), making it an attractive opportunity for professionals seeking meaningful public service.

Required Skills

Education

University of Applied Sciences Diploma (FH-Diplom) or Bachelor's degree in Administrative Economics, Business Economics, or a comparable field (e.g., Angestelltenlehrgang II), or eligibility for the elevated non-technical civil service in the federal administration.

Experience

  • Demonstrated and extensive administrative experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Administrative Law (Verwaltungsrecht)
  • Relevant knowledge of Railway Law (Eisenbahnrecht)
  • Technical understanding of railway operations

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Must possess eligibility for the elevated non-technical civil service (gehobener nichttechnischer Dienst) or equivalent qualification; Must pass an aptitude assessment for driving, controlling, and monitoring activities (to be conducted by the employer); Must be willing to work in Hannover.