Director of the Road Traffic Authority | Leitung des Straßenverkehrsamtes
Landratsamt Waldshut
Job Summary
As the Director of the Road Traffic Authority for the Waldshut District, you will lead a department of approximately 40 employees across four specialized divisions and three locations. Your daily responsibilities involve overseeing driver licensing, vehicle registration, traffic management, and freight transport regulations. You will serve as a strategic leader, driving the digitalization of administrative services and making high-level decisions on fundamental legal and operational issues. The role is highly collaborative, requiring you to lead traffic inspections, chair the accident commission, and work closely with the Freiburg Police Headquarters on road safety initiatives. You will also play a critical role in evaluating infrastructure projects, noise action planning, and disaster management. This position is ideal for an experienced public administrator looking for a stable, high-impact leadership role that offers a balance between strategic planning and community-focused operational management in a scenic region of Germany.
Required Skills
Education
Completed university degree in Public Administration (Higher or Senior Non-Technical Administrative Service) or a comparable field of study.
Experience
- Several years of professional experience in public administration or a related field
- Proven leadership experience in managing teams and departments
- Experience in strategic decision-making and digital process optimization
- Experience in collaborating with political committees and local authorities
- Professional background in road traffic regulations or transport law is preferred
Languages
Additional
- The role requires high social competence and negotiation skills. Applicants must be prepared to work at the Waldshut-Tiengen location with occasional travel to other branch offices (Bad Säckingen). Position is eligible for civil service pay grade up to A 14 LBesG.
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