Civil Protection and Risk Management Officer | Sachbearbeiterinnen/Sachbearbeiter (m/w/d) in der Abteilung Risikomanagement und Bevölkerungsschutz
Landesamt für Brand- und Katastrophenschutz KdöR
Job Summary
This role involves working for the State Office for Fire and Disaster Protection (LfBK) in Rhineland-Palatinate, focusing on public safety and emergency preparedness. Depending on the specific department assignment, you will be responsible for developing and updating concepts for disaster management planning, risk analysis, and civil defense. Key tasks include the technical maintenance of federal disaster equipment, protecting critical infrastructure, and enhancing public resilience. In the Crisis Management department, you will draft internal management standards, advise municipal authorities on operational planning, and coordinate with aid organizations and fire departments. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a high degree of responsibility within the public sector. The role is unique for its direct impact on state-level security and the opportunity to shape regional emergency response frameworks. Candidates can expect a flexible, family-friendly environment with options for mobile work and comprehensive professional development.
Required Skills
Education
University degree (e.g., Bachelor, Diploma) in a field relevant to disaster management, or a completed career examination for the third entry-level of the civil service (3. Einstiegsamt).
Experience
- Professional experience in disaster management, civil defense, or public safety (e.g., fire services, rescue services, or technical relief organizations)
- Experience in risk assessment and working within security-sensitive environments
- Experience in collaborating with government authorities, aid organizations, and emergency services
- Experience in the digitalization of administrative processes
- Experience in operational leadership within fire or disaster protection services
Languages
Additional
- Must be willing to undergo a security clearance according to the State Security Check Act (LSUG), which requires at least five years of continuous residence in Germany. Willingness to participate in the organization's emergency response readiness and travel for business is required. Must be prepared to include a partner in the security clearance process if necessary.