Technical Officer for Contaminated Sites and Soil Protection | Technische Sachbearbeitung im Bereich Altlasten und (m/w/d)

Landratsamt Heidenheim

Heidenheim an der Brenz, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Feb 19, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role involves the technical management of contaminated sites and soil protection within the Heidenheim District Office. As a Technical Officer, you will be responsible for identifying and evaluating potentially contaminated areas, overseeing remediation measures, and maintaining the soil protection and contaminated sites register. Your daily routine will include providing expert advice to municipalities, processing funding applications, and issuing technical statements on building applications and land-use planning regarding mineral waste disposal. A significant part of the role involves on-site activities, such as supervising construction sites to ensure preventive soil protection and monitoring the installation of materials under the Substitute Building Materials Ordinance. This position is ideal for professionals seeking a secure public service role that combines administrative expertise with environmental field oversight. You will also participate in on-call duties for accidents involving water-polluting substances, making this a critical role for local environmental safety and sustainable land development.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor's or Master's) primarily in Geosciences, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.

Experience

  • Professional experience in recording and evaluating contaminated sites
  • Experience in determining and monitoring environmental remediation measures
  • Experience in providing technical consultations to municipal authorities
  • Experience in reviewing building applications and land-use planning from an environmental perspective
  • Experience in construction site monitoring and preventive soil protection concepts

Languages

German (Basic)

Additional

  • Valid Class B driver's license and willingness to use a private vehicle for business purposes (with cost reimbursement) is required. Participation in on-call shifts for accidents involving water-polluting substances is mandatory.