Head of Road Maintenance Department | Leitung der Straßenmeisterei Schöppenstedt (w/m/d)

Nds. Landesamt für Straßenbau und Verkehr Hannover Land Niedersachsen

Schöppenstedt, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 24, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves the comprehensive management and leadership of the Schöppenstedt Road Maintenance Department within the Lower Saxony State Authority for Road Construction and Transport. As the department head, you will be responsible for the administration and monitoring of federal and state roads, coordinating operational services, and overseeing road maintenance activities. Your day-to-day duties include resource management, construction supervision for maintenance and expansion projects, and ensuring compliance with budgetary and collective bargaining regulations. You will serve as the primary external representative for the department. This position is particularly attractive for experienced civil engineers or public administration professionals seeking a permanent, high-responsibility leadership role (Grade A 13 / E 13) that offers flexible working hours, family-oriented models, and a robust supplementary pension scheme. The role requires a proactive leader capable of managing technical operations while maintaining high standards of occupational safety and legal compliance.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Bachelor or Diploma) in Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Industrial Engineering with a focus on construction, or a comparable technical field. For civil servants: Qualification for the first entry office of career group 2 in Technical Services (Roads).

Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of practical professional experience required for classification in pay group E 13 TV-L
  • Professional experience in civil engineering, traffic engineering, or road construction management
  • Demonstrated experience in cooperative and goal-oriented personnel leadership
  • Experience in construction supervision for maintenance, conversion, and expansion measures
  • Proven track record in organizational management and negotiation

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Valid driver's license (Class B) is mandatory. Residency must be within a distance that allows for proper fulfillment of official duties (subject to local housing choice restrictions for maintenance heads). Must be willing to work outside of standard business hours when required.