Environmental Risk Assessment Officer (Ecotoxicology and Plant Protection Products) | Sachbearbeiter*in im Fachgebiet Ökotoxikologie und Umweltrisiken Pflanzenschutzmittel m/w/d

Umweltbundesamt Dessau-Roßlau

Dessau-Roßlau, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Feb 13, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As an Environmental Risk Assessment Officer, you will play a critical role in the regulatory approval and evaluation processes for plant protection products. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve assessing ecotoxicity and bioaccumulation potential, evaluating environmental risks, and deriving necessary risk management measures. You will contribute to the development of legal instruments and regulatory frameworks within the field of plant protection, while also engaging in research focused on environmental impacts and sustainability strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science and policy within the public service sector. It is particularly attractive for those seeking a stable career with a high degree of social responsibility, offering modern workplace flexibility such as mobile work and flexitime, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities within a creative, interdisciplinary team.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor, Diploma FH) in Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, or Engineering, specifically in fields such as Agroecology, Agrobiology, Ecology, Agriculture and Environment, or Environmental Sciences.

Experience

  • Professional experience in environmental assessment and risk management of chemical or biological agricultural products
  • Practical experience in law enforcement or regulatory administrative procedures
  • Experience in interdisciplinary cooperation and scientific argumentation
  • Desirable: Specialized experience in ecotoxicological substance evaluation
  • Desirable: Experience in communication with government authorities

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is a permanent, full-time role within the public service. Applications from individuals with severe disabilities are explicitly welcomed. Candidates must be able to work independently and meet strict regulatory deadlines.