Policy Advisor for Immission Control | Referentin oder Referent im Referat 44 „Immissionsschutz“ (m/w/d)
Sächsisches Staatsministerium des Innern
Job Summary
This position within the Saxony State Directorate (LDS) in Leipzig focuses on environmental protection and public welfare. As a Policy Advisor in the Immission Control unit, you will be responsible for drafting complex technical statements for permit and notification procedures under the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG). Your daily tasks will include monitoring industrial plants that require permits, with a specific focus on air pollution control. You will also handle legal appeals, provide expert opinions for court proceedings, and manage special cases such as environmental complaints. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape administrative practices in Saxony by contributing to fundamental legal questions and supervising lower-level immission control authorities. The position is attractive due to its permanent contract, flexible working hours with mobile work options, and the stability of the German public service (TV-L E 13). It is ideal for engineers or natural scientists looking to apply their technical expertise in a regulatory and legal context.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree, Diploma, or equivalent (minimum 300 ECTS) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Physics, or a related natural science/engineering field.
Experience
- Professional experience in applying environmental regulations, particularly in immission control.
- Experience in drafting technical statements for permit and notification procedures.
- Experience in monitoring industrial plants requiring permits.
- At least 2 years of professional experience required if the degree is in a non-specialized engineering or natural science field.
- Experience in public administration or dealing with administrative law is preferred.
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B driver's license and willingness to drive service vehicles for on-site inspections are mandatory. Location: Leipzig, Germany.
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